Castleford appoint McGuire 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."

McGuire enjoyed a glittering playing career, winning eight Grand Finals, three World Club Challenges and two Challenge Cups with the Rhinos.

He ended his career with Hull KR and moved into coaching with the Craven Park side.

After a spell as their head of recruitment he moved on to Tony Smith's coaching staff for the 2021 season.

He ended the 2022 campaign in interim charge after Smith quit and led the Robins to five wins from 10 matches before returning to his role as assistant under Willie Peters.

The former England and Great Britain international then moved to Castleford for the 2024 campaign as Lingard's assistant.