Smith steps down after Four Nations loss

England rugby league coach Tony Smith quit his post just hours after claiming the national side had taken some positive steps towards the future with their impressive Four Nations campaign.
Smith spoke encouragingly about a future involving young halves Kyle Eastmond and Sam Tomkins and rampaging forward Sam Burgess after the hosts pushed Australia for 60 [...]

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Boo Cheers

M1tch said | November 16th 2009 @ 8:25am | Report comment

Justin Morgan was the assistant, but is also coach of Hull KR who are building, so same issues occur if he was coach.

Perhaps a former great, bring some passion to the team.

Ellery Hanley!

jus de couchon said | November 16th 2009 @ 9:00am | Report comment

Smith should indeed now spend more time with his family. The G.B capitulation was embaressing to watch . Beleiving the great player , but useless coach , Ellery Hanley would make a difference is another example of Leagues unfailing ability to shoot itself in the foot .