Daryl Powell, Michael Shenton and Ste Mills have all committed their future to Wakefield Trinity.
Head Coach, Daryl Powell and Assistant Coach, Michael Shenton have both agreed four-year extensions that will see their association with the club continue until the end of the 2029 season.
Ste Mills on the other hand has agreed to a huge six-year extension until the end of the 2031 season and will see his role change as he goes from Recruitment & Salary Cap Manager to Director of Rugby
All three men joined the club after Matt Ellis’ takeover of the club prior to the 2024 Betfred Championship season and have been instrumental in turning around Trinity’s on field fortunes.
In their first year back in Super League, Wakefield have positioned themselves as strong play off contenders with many around the league marveling at the squad and potential of the players which have been recruited.
With NRL regulars, Jazz Tevaga and Tyson Smoothy already on board to help refresh the squad for 2026, having three key backroom figures tied down for the long term bodes well for the future of the club.
Head Coach, Daryl Powell said: “Signing this contract was probably the easiest decision I’ve had to make in my whole career. I have felt at home at this club since I came and I’m really enjoying building something special in conjunction with Matt and his family. The players have been outstanding and my back room team is 2nd to none. I feel we have a big opportunity to do something special over the coming years and I’m really looking forward to building on the excellent platform we have laid down. The way I felt supported during my family’s difficulty this year meant the world to me and I intend on paying back to the unbelievable owners we have at the club.
Alongside this, I’m feeling really connected to the fan base and that makes a big difference for any head coach. We have a powerful arrow of everyone at the club pointing in the same direction, we have a big year this year which sets us up for long-term success in all areas of the club.”
Director of Rugby, Ste Mills said: “I’m really proud to be stepping up as Director of Rugby here at Wakefield Trinity. This club has become a big part of my life in such a short space of time, and to be given the chance to stay through until the end of 2031 is something I don’t take lightly. We’ve got big plans, and I can’t wait to keep working with everyone at the club to push Wakefield forward. I’d like to thank Matt, Craig and all the Ellis family for trusting me in this position and we as a group cannot wait to take Wakefield Trinity into the top tier of Rugby League.”
First Team Assistant Coach, Michael Shenton said: “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to extend my contract. To have the opportunity to coach professional rugby is a privilege in itself but at a club with the ambition of Wakey, makes it that bit more special. The coaching staff and playing group are class to work with so it was an incredibly easy decision to extend.
The club is growing all the time, you only have to come to our home games and the atmosphere is fast becoming the one of the best in Super League and there are lots of people to take credit for that from Matt, the players, and our supporters.
This season has already had some really special moments and hopefully we have a few more in the coming months. I’m also excited to see what we can achieve in the future in the coming seasons as well.”