Paul Rowley appointed as new Castleford Tigers head coach

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 12:15 · Archive

Paul Rowley has signed a three-year contract to become Castleford Tigers' head coach.

Paul Rowley has been appointed head coach of Castleford Tigers on a three-year contract. Rowley left St Helens in July after an injury-hit difficult season, with the club eventually missing out on the Super League play-offs for the first time. He had previously been in charge of Salford Red Devils, where he led the club into the play-offs in 2022 and 2024 before departing due to severe financial issues.

Rowley takes over at Castleford following the departure of Australian Ryan Carr in August for personal reasons. Castleford finished second bottom in Super League this year with only eight wins from 27 games, though the club received an A score in the IMG ratings released last week.

Castleford director of rugby Chris Chester said Rowley has 'a proven track record of building competitive teams, developing players and creating an attacking brand of rugby that supporters can get behind'. Chester added that the club plans further recruitment in the coming weeks and months as they aim to strengthen the squad and develop young talent. Castleford have not reached the Super League play-offs since 2019.

How it is being reported

• Rowley appointed new Tigers head coachPaul Rowley has been confirmed as the new Castleford Tigers head coach after signing a three-year deal with the club.Sky Sports · 13 Oct, 12:02
• Ex-Saints boss Rowley named new Castleford coachPaul Rowley takes over as Castleford Tigers head coach, with the former St Helens boss signing a three-year contract.BBC Sport · 13 Oct, 10:30

In this story: Paul Rowley · Castleford Tigers · St Helens · Salford Red Devils · Ryan Carr · Chris Chester · Wakefield Trinity

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