Craig Lingard: Castleford Tigers sack head coach

BBC Sport’s rugby league reporter Matt Newsum

If there was ever a decision which proves sport is ruthless and slightly cruel then it is this one, as Craig Lingard’s time in charge of Castleford comes to an end.

With one of the lowest budgets in the division, and inheriting a side which required an overhaul, Lingard stabilised Cas in 2024 and established a stronger culture.

He didn’t get everything right, as their 10th-placed finish and 19 defeats suggest, but the players all spoke of the positive environment created at Wheldon Road.

Martin Jepson is the man spearheading the new direction at Castleford and it is his prerogative completely.

Turning the Tigers into the competitive side they were under Daryl Powell just a few years ago will take a force of nature to go with his investment.

As for Lingard, his reputation and stock remain sufficiently high to make him eminently employable, although Super League opportunities are at a premium.

He arrived at Cas initially as an assistant and that might end up being his best route back in.

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