The Wests Tigers have suffered dramatically in almost every competition they've played in, in recent years.
From the NSW Cup to the NRL to the NRLW, the Tigers have been largely disappointing.
Their lack of success in the women's competition has reportedly led to their head coach, NRL legend Brett Kimmorley, deciding to step down.
Kimmorley will pull off his Tigers gear and seek new ventures after a disastrous NRLW season that has seen him win just one of nine matches.
“I've really enjoyed my time with this group and contributing to the establishment of this program at the Wests Tigers and am grateful to Richo and the Board for their support,” Kimmorley said.
“I think this is the right time for me to step aside and give someone the opportunity to lead this fantastic group into the 2026 season and beyond.
“We've had just about everything thrown at us this year, it's been challenging for the playing group and staff, but their commitment has never wavered.
“To keep turning up as we have is a credit to everyone and I'm proud of the growth we've seen right across this squad this season.
"It's an exciting time for the program with some outstanding young players coming through and I look forward to seeing how they continue to progress."
Looking likely to earn the wooden spoon for the second time in as many seasons, Kimmorley's departure comes as no surprise.
The 48-year-old took over as the Tigers coach in 2023, seeing very little success with the women's side.
Throughout his tenure, Kimmorley coached the women for 19 matches, winning just four games.
His 21 per cent win percentage has been a major blip on the radar for the hopeful coach, and he will be aiming to build a better coaching resume in the future.
There has been no word on where Kimmorley will look to move on to following his departure, but after a brilliant NRL career and strong relationships throughout the rugby league community, he's a near certainty to find himself in another role soon.
“We're thankful to Brett for the work he's done in building our NRLW program,” said Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson.
“Brett's a fantastic person who brought great knowledge and experience into the role, he's been a pleasure to work with right across the organisation.
“As our inaugural NRLW Head Coach, he holds an important place in the club's history and we're grateful for the work he's done in laying the foundations for the program and pathways that will take the club forward."
