Castleford Tigers have sacked head coach Danny McGuire after less than nine months in charge.
The 42-year-old took over from Craig Lingard on a three-year deal in October, having previously been Lingard’s assistant.
The Tigers got off to a poor start to the season when they were beaten by Championship side Bradford Bulls in the Challenge Cup.
Thursday’s home defeat by fellow strugglers Huddersfield Giants was a 13th loss in 17 Super League games and chairman Martin Jepson called it “hugely disappointing” in the statement announcing McGuire’s departure.
