PAUL ROWLEY says he has not even thought about the possibility of staying on as head coach of Salford Red Devils following the decision of Kurt Haggerty to leave the club.

Haggerty was set to take over as number one at the end of the campaign, with Rowley stepping into the role of director of rugby after almost four years in the role of head coach.

However, Haggerty left Salford on Monday following the club’s issues in recent months which now means that the Red Devils are now left without a head coach for 2026 and beyond.

Rowley, meanwhile, has endured the toughest period of his coaching career in 2025, unsure of what kind of team he will be able to put together week to week after 19 player exits.

Personally, though, the ex-Toronto Wolfpack and Leigh Leopards boss has not even thought about beyond the end of the campaign as of yet.

“I haven’t given it a second thought or discussed it (about staying on as Salford boss),” Rowley said.

“I am just trying to get through today, tomorrow and then so on and so forth. It’s not come up.”

On Haggerty’s exit, Rowley admitted that it hit him quite hard: “It’s quite emotional to lose your friends. I wish him nothing but the best of luck because he has been fantastic.

“We shared some unbelievable moments at Salford, so for me it’s really sad that Kurt has left but he is one of many that has left the club.

“I wouldn’t say it has upset the build-up to a game. In sport and rugby league clubs move on pretty quickly and this would be the same.

“For me personally, it’s upset my routine because I miss having Kurt in the room. We have had an incredible journey, not just here but at Leigh and Toronto as well.”