The Australlian coach took Saints to the Super League title in his first season in 2000 and helped them lift the Challenge Cup a year later.

The 41-year-old still has 12 months remaining on his current deal at Knowsley Road.

Millward was interviewed via satellite link-up for the imminent vacancy at Wests Tigers last week.

But he told the Sydney Morning Herald: "It's just that at this point in tme I'm not ready to bring my family back.

"I still have a desire to coach in Australia but I suppose the bottom line is that you've got to trust your instincts.

"It feels like the right thing to do to stay here."

The news will be of massive relief to St Helens, who are thought to be ready to offer Millward a four-year extension to his contract.