St Helens appoint Salford's Rowley as head coach

St Helens have appointed Salford Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley as their new boss on a three-year deal.

The 50-year-old replaces Paul Wellens after Saints opted not to extend his contract.

Rowley spent the past four seasons in charge of the Red Devils, who were demoted from Super League on Thursday after a year of financial turmoil, and had been due to move in to a director of rugby role with them next season.

The former Leigh and Toronto head coach said it was "a great privilege to be joining St Helens".