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Titans Sack Des Hasler, Name Josh Hannay Head Coach From 2026

The club has turned to Sharks assistant Josh Hannay on a three-year deal beginning in 2026.

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Overview

  • Hasler will remain in charge for the Titans' final two games of the regular season against the Dolphins and Wests Tigers before departing.
  • Gold Coast sits last on the ladder after winning 13 of 46 games under Hasler across two seasons, leaving the club in danger of the wooden spoon.
  • Hannay, 45, is an assistant at Cronulla, has worked with Queensland's State of Origin program, and previously served as caretaker coach at the Cowboys and Sharks.
  • His tenure with the Titans will commence after the Sharks' 2025 finals campaign under a three-year contract, marking his first full-time NRL head-coaching role.
  • The Titans also announced a back-office reset with Scott Sattler returning as director of football and Anthony Laffranchi appointed head of recruitment.