 Stuart will coach Australia in this year's Tri-Nations series |
Australia head coach Ricky Stuart is to leave his post at NRL side Sydney Roosters next week by mutual agreement. Stuart coached the Roosters to three successive grand finals and the club's first premiership in 2002.
But he has been under pressure ever since it became clear the club would miss out on the play-offs.
"This is one of the saddest days in my football career, although I feel I can leave the Roosters with my head held high," said the 39-year-old Stuart.
He will coach the Roosters for the last time against St George Illawarra at the SCG on Saturday.
Stuart will now concentrate on guiding Australia in the Tri-Nations series later this year.
"Ricky Stuart will always have a special place in Roosters' history, having won a premiership in 2002, three grand final appearances and a minor premiership," said Roosters chairman Nick Politis.
"We wish Ricky well as Australia coach in the Tri Nations and he will always be welcome at our club."
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