Castleford Tigers legend Danny Orr opts to move on

Castleford Tigers assistant coach Danny Orr says it was "very tough" deciding to leave his hometown club at the end of the season.
Castleford Tigers assistant Danny Orr (SWPIX)Castleford Tigers assistant Danny Orr (SWPIX)
Castleford Tigers assistant Danny Orr (SWPIX)

Orr, 42, played more than 200 games for the club as a player and joined their coaching staff originally under Ian Millward since 2013.

He was interim head coach briefly following Millward's exit later that year and has spent the last seven years working with boss Daryl Powell and fellow assistant Ryan Sheridan.

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The ex-Great Britain scrum-half helped Castleford win the League Leaders' Shield in 2017 - the first time the club has ever finished top - and reach the Grand Final.

They have struggled this season, though, especially since returning from lockdown.

“It’s been a very tough decision to make but one I feel that I have to do at this stage of my coaching career," said Orr, who was under contract at Wheldon Road until the end of next year.

"I would like to thank everyone at the club for the support I’ve received over the years and to wish Powelly and the boys all the best for 2021.

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“Finally, I’d like to say a huge thank you to all the Castleford Tigers supporters who have been absolutely awesome with me and my family over the years. Thanks for the memories.”

Powell, whose Castleford side visit Hull FC on Sunday, added: "Danny has been a phenomenal servant for Castleford Tigers as a player and as a coach and has been a massive support to me over the last seven years in my time at the club.

"Danny will be with us for the remainder of this season and I know he will continue to help drive our standards of performance.

“I respect his decision to want to advance his coaching career as we move into 2021 and I wish him all the best.”

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Director of rugby Jon Wells, who played alongside Orr at Castleford and London Broncos. said: “Dan and I have been talking about his position and future at the club for a while now and whilst I’m gutted that he’ll be leaving us I understand and respect his decision to do so.

“He has served this club with distinction as both a player and a coach and is one of the best locally-produced talents the club has seen in a long time.

“We have been friends for 25 years, so I know he’s making a change for the right reasons and I wish him all the very best in what comes next.”

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