MATT Wilson has returned to his role as head coach of Rylands Sharks.

Wilson stepped down at the end of the 2016 season to allow Eddie Harris and Ant Braide to take over, but work commitments meant neither coach would have been able to commit enough time to the role.

“Eddie was struggling with his work commitments and didn't feel he could give it was much justice as he wanted,” Wilson said.

“Ant has a baby on the way is looking to play and is working away a lot so the portrait has changed a lot since we asked them to take over.

“I spoke with the wife who has begrudgingly given me the ok! As long as I stepped away from the Chairman piece.

“I am going to give it my best shot again I have a little girl on the way so it's important I have good people around me to allow me to be committed.”

He has stepped down as chairman of the club, with Mark Wilson taking over the role.

Rylands’ first game of the season sees them host Gateshead Storm on Saturday, March 4.