Former England coach Steve McNamara has agreed to become an assistant coach with NRL side New Zealand Warriors.The 45-year-old, who led England to a 2-1 Test series win against Stephen Kearneys New Zealand 11 months ago, has left his job at Sydney Roosters and signed a two-year contract to assist his old adversary.Meanwhile, McNamaras replacement as England head coach, Wayne Bennett, has appointed former Wakefield and Widnes centre Jason Demetriou as an assistant coach at his club Brisbane Broncos, and 2010 Super League Man of Steel Pat Richards has linked up with his old Wigan boss Michael Maguire at South Sydney. McNamara, who moved to the Roosters when his England role reverted to part-time after the 2013 World Cup, will join Andrew McFadden and Stacey Jones on Kearneys backroom staff at the Auckland club. World Cup 2021 England to stage World Cup in five years Ive learnt so much about the NRL in my three seasons with the Roosters, adding to past experience with England and Bradford, said McNamara. Now Im really excited about this next step in my coaching career, coming to Auckland and working with Stephen and a great coaching group.I have the greatest admiration for Stephen from the days when we were opposing coaches of our national teams. He has done wonderfully well with the Kiwis and Im sure hes going to do a terrific job with the Vodafone Warriors. Coach Stephen Kearney to join forces with old foe McNamara Kearney, who quit as New Zealand head coach after seven years in the role last month, said: While Steve and I were adversaries in our roles with our national teams we formed a great relationship.He brings qualities that will give us a really strong and experienced coaching group as we look ahead to take the Vodafone Warriors to the level we collectively expect of this club. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ?£6.99. No contract. Meanwhile, 40-year-old Demetriou has been released from his contract with St George Illawarra, where he coached the Cutters to the Intrust Super State Championship this year, to link up with Bennett in Brisbane.Richards will cut his coaching teeth with Souths after bringing his distinguished playing career to an end this year.The goalkicking winger, who played in the NRL with Parramatta and Wests Tigers, was a member of Wigans double-winning team in 2013 and spent the 2016 season with Catalans Dragons.You can watch Premier League football, plus Englands tour of Bangladesh and the Mexican Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy six months at half price!Also See:Super League fixturesSuper League tableRugby League on SkyFollow us @SkySportsRLCharles Woodson Youth Jersey .ca NHL Power Rankings for the second straight week, ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche. Jim Plunkett Jersey . Numbers Game looks into the Canadiens securing the services of Thomas Vanek in a trade with the New York Islanders. The Canadiens Get: LW Thomas Vanek and a conditional fifth-round pick. http://www.shoptheraidersonline.com/Elite-Jim-Plunkett-Raiders-Jersey/ . LOUIS -- Lance Lynn was one of the more enthusiastic participants as the St. Antonio Brown Womens Jersey . -- Damian Lillard and LaMarcus Alrdridge were again the go-to duo for the Trail Blazers against the Kings. Foster Moreau Raiders Jersey . Sulaiman, 44, was chosen unanimously Tuesday in a vote by the leadership, the World Boxing Council said. Sulaiman becomes the sixth president of the organization.College basketball season might have started Friday, but its unofficial, welcome-to-the-season competition is the Champions Classic. With blue bloods Kentucky, Duke, Michigan State and Kansas all in the same building for one night in November, all eyes will bee on hoops.dddddddddddd But what, if anything, will this doubleheader reveal about the four teams involved? Our experts weigh in. ' ' '