Gold Coast Titans coach Des Hasler set to retire at season’s end…
Recent reports (around July 8–9, 2025) claimed that Hasler and the Gold Coast Titans had reached a “mutual understanding” for him to retire at the end of the 2025 season, with the club not retaining him for 2026. Tales of a contract clause allowing premature exit if finals aren’t reached fueled this narrative.
In stronger, today’s statements (around July 13–14, 2025), Des Hasler firmly dismissed the speculation as “unfounded,” stating he’s under contract through 2026 and intends to continue with the Titans.
He emphasized patience, noting he’s only been in the role for 18 months, and expressed confidence in the direction of the club and the playing group.
Hasler retiring end of 2025 via mutual agreement News reports in early July (e.g. Michael Carayannis/Phil Rothfield) Speculative
Hasler denies retirement rumors, plans to coach through 2026 Statements July 13–14, 2025 (interviews/news responses) Authoritative
As of July 14, 2025, despite earlier reports, Des Hasler has publicly confirmed that he is not retiring at the season’s end, and remains committed to coaching the Titans in 2026, under his existing contract.
Let me know if you’d like updates on how the Titans perform for the rest of the season, more detail on that contract clause, or potential replacements being discussed!
