In his first head coach role in Super League, Danny McGuire has been tasked with turning water into wine.

Hull KR turned to McGuire on an interim basis after calling time on Tony Smith's tenure in the wake of seven defeats in eight games.

McGuire stepped up from his role as an assistant, inheriting an injury-ravaged team that lost their way under a coach who had already declared his intention to leave at the end of the year.

After taking control of the side, the 39-year-old has vowed to shake things up.

Danny McGuire has taken the reins at Hull KR. (Picture: SWPix.com)

"If we keep doing the same things, we're going to get the same results," he said.

"I'd be stupid not to try to change a few things. I've got some ideas about how I want to play the game. Not just structurally or tactically, more off-field stuff and little bits we can work on training-wise to maximise the time we've got left together as a squad this year.

"I've got free rein to have a go and give it my best shot. The players have been great and have bought into it.

"I've tried my best to sell them the ideas and they've been really responsive.

Danny McGuire, right, catches up with Sam Tomkins. (Picture: SWPix.com)

"I feel like I've got my mojo back bouncing around in training. I'm looking forward to the challenge ahead.

"It'll get all my energy and everything I've got until the end of the season."

It is not uncommon for teams to enjoy a 'new coach bounce' following the introduction of fresh ideas.

For McGuire, it is a case of keeping things simple as he looks to draw on his experiences as a player.

The defeat in Toulouse was Tony Smith's final game in charge. (Picture: SWPix.com)

"I think a different voice will help a little bit," said the former half-back, who won eight Super League titles with Leeds Rhinos during his playing days.

"Sometimes we try to overcomplicate rugby league and conjure up amazing game plans to outwit the opposition coach when it actually boils down to commitment, hard work and being prepared to roll your sleeves up and do the ugly stuff better than the other team.

"I'm no coaching guru and don't have the greatest game plan ever that's going to make rugby league stand up and take notice.

"We all play a very similar style across the board; it's just the teams that do it the best for the longest normally prevail.

Hull KR's last win came against Salford Red Devils. (Picture: SWPix.com)

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