Paul Rowley appointed Castleford Tigers head coach on three-year deal

Castleford Tigers have secured Paul Rowley as their new head coach on a three-year contract, announced on October 13, 2026. Rowley, who departed St Helens in July after a challenging season, replaces Ryan Carr, who left in August. The Tigers finished second bottom in the Super League, making Rowley's task one of revitalizing the struggling team, which has not reached the play-offs since 2019. Director of rugby Chris Chester expressed confidence in Rowley’s ability to develop players and foster an entertaining style of rugby. Rowley’s previous experience includes leading Salford Red Devils to playoff appearances in 2022 and 2024, and he is expected to implement improvements immediately.

• 9:59 AMBBC Sport — Ex-Saints boss Rowley named Castleford coach