Danny McGuire: Castleford Tigers name former assistant as head coach

Castleford Tigers have appointed Danny McGuire as their new head coach on a three-year deal.

The 41-year-old steps up from assistant to replace Craig Lingard, who was sacked earlier this week.

McGuire has also held an assistant position at Hull KR but this is his first head coach appointment.

The former half-back was Super League’s all-time leading try-scorer until former Leeds Rhinos team-mate Ryan Hall passed his record of 247 tries in 2024.

“I have been hugely impressed with Danny’s ambition, his determination, and his technical knowledge of the game and I look forward to working alongside him,” owner Martin Jepson told the club website., external

“I am also sure Danny will be able to help attract like-minded players to the club as we continue to build for next season.”