HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS have appointed Nathan Graham as head coach to replace Lori Halloran.

The Super League veteran will join the club after stints with Scotland and Bradford Bulls as a pathway coach.

Graham spent more than five years as Scotland head coach, leading them at the 2022 World Cup, until stepping down in July.

Huddersfield’s head of women’s rugby, James Westerby, said: “I’m extremely pleased that Nathan has agreed to take on the role of head coach of our Women’s Super League team.

“Nathan has years of experience, playing and coaching within professional environments.

“This experience will be invaluable in further developing our players. During conversations with Nathan it was clear we shared the same values and vision for our group of players and I’m excited for the future, I look forward to working with Nathan.”

Halloran left the Giants after a fifth-placed Super League finish, and the club hold the goal of ending the top-four stranglehold of Leeds Rhinos, St Helens, Wigan Warriors and York Valkyrie.

Graham said: “I am looking forward to meeting the first-team players and getting started on a tough pre-season, both physically and technically, in order to improve on their fifth-place finish and break into the top four in 2026.”

He will be assisted by current under-19s coach Nath Larvin, who will combine both roles moving forward, and Lee St Hilaire, who remains in post.