Ex-Castleford Tigers boss Lee Radford’s shock new job confirmed

   03/07/2023

FORMER Castleford Tigers head coach Lee Radford has found a new job, months on from his departure from the West Yorkshire club.

Rugby union side Northampton Saints have announced that Radford will join the club ahead of the 2023-24 season as an assistant coach, focusing on the team’s defence.

The 44-year-old won the Challenge Cup with Hull FC in 2016 and 2017 but left Castleford after three games of the 2023 Super League season.

“Moving from league into union is a massive challenge, but a very exciting one,” Radford said upon taking the job.

“I still have a lot to learn about rugby union, but I’ve had some great conversations with the likes of Kevin Sinfield, Martin Gleeson, and Jamie Langley already about the game and how to best make that transition, so I can’t wait to get to work.”