Danny McGuire: Leeds Rhinos legend sacked as Castleford Tigers after 9 months in cost | Rugby League Information
Castleford Tigers have sacked head coach Danny McGuire.
McGuire has been in control of the Tigers for 9 months in what was his first stint as a full-time head coach.
The previous Leeds Rhinos star was interim head coach at Hull KR following the departure of Tony Smith again in 2022 earlier than returning to his assistant function.
He then joined the Tigers for the 2025 season and was in cost for 17 matches, however profitable solely 4.
The choice to half methods with McGuire following a board assembly on the membership on Monday. Head of rugby Chris Chester will take over head coach duties on an interim foundation with fast impact.
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Following a controversial potential penalty that was denied for Castleford Tigers, head coach Danny McGuire says it is ‘bewildering’ how his facet weren’t awarded something in opposition to Wigan Warriors
Chairman Martin Jepson stated: “It has been a difficult season, however particularly, the end result and efficiency in final week’s sport in opposition to Huddersfield have been vastly disappointing for me and all people concerned with the membership.
“The board felt {that a} change of course was due to this fact wanted.
“I wish to placed on file my because of Danny for his onerous work on the membership over the previous two years, each as an assistant and head coach, and I want him effectively sooner or later.”
McGuire performed 426 instances for the Rhinos in a trophy-laden profession earlier than becoming a member of Hull KR in 2018.
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