13 Facts About Craig Lingard

Craig Lingard was born on 11 December 1977 and is an English rugby league coach and former professional rugby league footballer.

Craig Lingard is the head-coach of Sheffield Eagles in the RFL Championship.

Craig Lingard has previously been head coach of the Bramley Buffaloes.

Craig Lingard was assistant coach to John Kear at Batley before taking on the top job at the Keighley Cougars in RFL League 1.

Craig Lingard returned to Batley as head coach for the 2020 season.

Craig Lingard played as an amateur with Sharlston Rovers before turning professional.

Craig Lingard's professional playing career was at Batley Bulldogs, where he played from 1998 to 2008.

Craig Lingard continued in his Batley role until the end of the 2016 season.

In September 2016, Craig Lingard was appointed head coach at Keighley Cougars on a two-year contract.

Craig Lingard's contract was extended for a third year but in May 2019 he was sacked by Keighley.

In May 2023, it was announced that Craig Lingard had joined Castleford Tigers in the Super League, working as an assistant coach under Andy Last.

Craig Lingard was appointed on a two-and-a-half-year contract, although would continue as Batley's head coach for the remainder of the 2023 season.

On 21 October 2024, it was announced that Craig Lingard had been sacked by Castleford, after just one season in charge.