Tigers head coach Carr leaves for 'personal reasons'

Castleford Tigers head coach Ryan Carr has resigned from his position for personal reasons. The Australian had been given a three-year contract last August following a stint as an assistant coach at St George Illawarra Dragons. Carr, 38, managed the Tigers in seven out of 21 Super League games, culminating in the team's ninth-place position in the 14-team table.

Club owner Martin Jepson expressed regret over Carr's departure and announced that the search for a new head coach would commence immediately. Chris Chester, who has led the team in the last two matches, will be supported by Jason Netherton and Luke Robinson for the remaining games. Carr's tenure at Castleford marked his return to the club, after prior coaching experiences at Featherstone, Leeds, and various clubs in Australia, including South Sydney Rabbitohs, Mount Pritchard, and St George Illawarra.