Championship coach set to take over Super League club

The likes of Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves, Hull FC and others have been very busy with new signings for next year.

Castleford Tigers have been very busy lately but are yet to confirm their new coach.

It is expected to be Batley Bulldogs coach Craig Lingard and terms have been agreed.

The club have issued the following statement:

“The club would like to address the situation regarding the appointment of coaching staff for the 2024 season.

“Castleford Tigers can confirm that we have agreed terms with our coaching staff for the 2024 season, and contracts are now being finalised.

“We understand that the delay in the announcement is not what fans want to hear, but we can assure the supporters that all the outstanding paperwork will be finalised by Tuesday morning, with a view to announcing the 2024 coaching team on Tuesday evening.

“Once again, we would like to thank the fans for their continued support and appreciate their patience.”

McGuire may have turned down the Head Coach role but is set to take on the assistant coach role.

His departure from Hull KR was confirmed today.

The club has decided to refresh the first team’s coaching structure, enabling Willie Peters to create his own coaching team.
McGuire first joined the Robins as a player in 2018, helping the side to re-establish themselves in Super League before retiring at the end of the 2019 season.
Following his retirement, Danny helped to lay the foundations for the Robins’ progression in recent years, overseeing the club’s player recruitment. From that role, the Leeds’ native became Assistant Coach under Tony Smith ahead of the 2021 season.
At the end of the 2022 season, McGuire became the Robins’ Interim Head Coach, helping to stabilise the side after the departure of Tony Smith and then Assistant Head Coach under Willie Peters this season.
‘I’d like to thank Danny for his contributions to Hull KR this season. I wish Danny and his family every success in the future,’ said Hull KR Head Coach, Willie Peters.
‘Danny has played a key role in the club’s journey to becoming a top Super League club,’ said Hull KR Chief Executive, Paul Lakin.
‘We will always be grateful for Danny’s contributions as a player and then during his three seasons as Assistant Head Coach, particularly as Interim Head Coach during a difficult time for the club. We’d like to wish Danny all the best for the next chapter in his coaching journey.’