Cartwright to exit Hull FC at end of year

Hull FC head coach John Cartwright is reported to be leaving the club at the end of the year.

BBC Sport said on Tuesday that Cartwright will exit after two seasons in charge. The report does not say whether the departure is the result of a resignation, a mutual agreement or the natural end of his time at the club.

Hull FC’s official site confirms that Cartwright was appointed head coach from the 2025 season, which provides context for the BBC report. At the time of writing, no separate official departure statement from the club was found.

The report means Hull FC are facing another coaching change as they move through the 2026 campaign. It also closes the latest round of speculation around Cartwright’s future, at least for now.

More detail may follow if Hull FC issues its own announcement or outlines a succession plan.