Stephen Kearney has stepped down from his position as the Kiwis head coach following his appointment with the Warriors.
With Kearney's move confirmed by the Warriors this morning, New Zealand Rugby League announced that he's calling time on his role with the national side.
"Stephen has always been open about wanting another NRL head coach position and securing his old club means a lot to him," said NZRL chief executive Alex Hayton. "We wish Stephen every success with the Warriors.
"Stephen wants to concentrate on his new full-time responsibilities and feels he cannot commit 100 percent to the Kiwis at this time, ending his eight-year reign as national team coach.
"He leaves a legacy that will be hard to match, both as one of our greatest players and coaches."
NZRL said they're in discussion with several candidates to quickly to fill the vacancy ahead of the team's Test against Australia on October 15 in Perth.
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