A CUMBRIAN Super League star has been named as the new head coach for Whitehaven Rugby League. 

Whitehaven-born Kyle Amor will take over as head coach with immediate effect for the remainder of the 2024 season.

The 37-year-old TV broadcaster with Sky Sports is returning to his roots having played for the club in 2009 and 2010. 

It comes after Jonty Gorley announced he had stepped down immediately from the position of head coach following yesterday’s 28-24 victory over Doncaster.

His illustrious career has seen him don the shirts of Leeds Rhinos, Wakefield, St Helens, Warrington and finally Widnes. Amor was also an Irish international and has represented Cumbria. 

Amor, who is an ambassador for Ortus Solar Energy will assemble the squad on Tuesday and hit the ground running ahead of the clubs visit to Dewsbury.

A spokesperson for Whitehaven Rugby League said: "The club would like to welcome Kyle and hope the fans get behind him and the team going forward."