HULL KR head coach Willie Peters has revealed that Kelepi Tanginoa’s exit was down to the latter wanting to secure his future.
Tanginoa signed a two-year deal with Warrington Wolves, with the option of a third, ahead of the 2026 Super League season following an early exit from Rovers.
During his time at Craven Park, Tanginoa was part of Hull KR’s historic 2025 treble-winning campaign, playing in the side’s hard-fought 8-6 Challenge Cup Final win over his new side Warrington at Wembley last year.
Though KR wanted the second-rower to stay, Peters knows the club couldn’t secure his future.
“It was tough but it was driven from Kelepi at the time. The club weren’t in a position to extend him and he wanted to secure his future,” Peters said.
“I am a coach that will talk about it with a player and then Paul Lakin (Hull KR CEO) and then come to a decision that works out for both parties.
“At his age, if he stayed here and didn’t get offered a contract then we’re not helping anyone.
“There was a discussion but it was initiated by Kelepi. He has found his feet at Warrington and we are happy for him.
“He’s a great person and it’s good to see him enjoying his footy.”