LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Newcastle Knights have confirmed that head coach Adam O'Brien will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2025 NRL season.
This decision follows closely on the heels of the Gold Coast Titans becoming the first team this year to part ways with their coach, Des Hasler.
Similar to the Titans' situation, the Knights have announced that O'Brien will fulfill his contract through the end of the 2025 season, despite originally being contracted until 2027.
Since taking on the role in 2020, O'Brien has coached 142 games for the Knights. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity and acknowledged that it was the appropriate time for a transition.
"It has been a wonderful privilege to coach this amazing club," the coach said.
"My immediate feeling is gratitude and pride; it has been an honour to coach the Knights.
"From the moment my wife Sharyn and I drove into the Hunter from Bateman's Bay, we have immersed ourselves in this rugby league town, and we have loved calling Newcastle the home."