15 Facts About Lee Radford

Lee Radford was born on 26 March 1979 and is an English professional rugby union coach, and former rugby league player and coach.

Lee Radford previously worked in rugby league as the head coach of Hull FC, in the Super League, from 2013 to 2020 and as head coach of Castleford Tigers from 2022 to 2023.

Lee Radford made his professional debut for hometown club Hull Sharks before moving to Bradford in 1998.

Lee Radford played for the Bradford Bulls from the interchange bench in their 2003 Super League Grand Final victory against the Wigan Warriors.

Lee Radford played for Bradford at loose forward in their 2004 Super League Grand Final loss against the Leeds Rhinos.

Lee Radford later returned to his hometown club of Hull FC, who he joined for the start of 2006's Super League XI.

Lee Radford won the fight, stopping Fielden in the second round.

On 6 October 2011 Lee Radford announced his retirement from the game, to take up a 3-year deal as an assistant coach at Hull FC.

Lee Radford won a cap for England against Wales while at Bradford Bulls in 2001.

Lee Radford played for England again in 2005 against, France and New Zealand.

Lee Radford again played for England while at Hull in 2006 against France, Tonga, and Samoa.

On 18 September 2013, Lee Radford was unveiled as the new head coach at Hull FC, where he had been the assistant coach under Peter Gentle.

Lee Radford's first game in charge was a pre-season friendly against Doncaster, and his first competitive game was against the Catalans Dragons in Super League XIX.

In June 2020, it was announced that Lee Radford had joined Major League Rugby side Dallas Jackals as defensive coach.

On 6 March 2023, it was announced that Lee Radford had left Castleford, by mutual agreement, with assistant coach Andy Last taking over as interim manager.