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Castleford Tigers appoint former Salford and Huddersfield man to staff

Castleford Tigers have continued their overhaul of staff with a new head of performance appointed ahead of the 2027 Super League season. After yet another disappointing season, in which the Tigers finished 13th in Super League, the club have appointed…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:30 PM
Castleford Tigers appoint former Salford and Huddersfield man to staff
Key Things to Know
  • Castleford Tigers have appointed Gareth Whittaker as their new head of performance ahead of the 2027 Super League season.
  • Whittaker joins Castleford from Huddersfield Giants, having previously worked alongside new head coach Paul Rowley at Salford Red Devils.
  • The appointment follows Castleford's additions of assistant coaches Luke Robinson and Simon Grix, plus player-coach Marc Sneyd.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Castleford Tigers have appointed Gareth Whittaker as their new head of performance ahead of the 2027 Super League season. Whittaker joins from Huddersfield Giants, continuing Castleford's comprehensive staff overhaul following a disappointing campaign where the club finished 13th in the league.

The move reunites Whittaker with new Castleford head coach Paul Rowley, whom he worked alongside for four seasons at Salford Red Devils. Whittaker also brings previous working relationships with new assistant coaches Luke Robinson and Simon Grix, as well as player-coach Marc Sneyd.

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