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Hardcastle takes Bulls coaching reins
7 Oct
Summary
- Amy Hardcastle appointed new head coach for Bradford Bulls Women.
- She is England's all-time leading try scorer with 30 tries.
- Hardcastle will combine coaching with playing for St Helens.
Bradford Bulls Women have appointed Amy Hardcastle as their new head coach, marking a significant return for the former player.
Hardcastle, who retired last month as England's all-time leading try scorer with 30 tries, began her playing career with the Bulls. She will now lead the National Championship side.
She will also continue her playing career for Women's Super League team St Helens. Hardcastle expressed her personal connection to Bradford Bulls, emphasizing her ambition to instill the club's core values into the women's team.
The team finished the 2026 season second from bottom, having lost 11 of their 12 league games. Hardcastle acknowledges the substantial work ahead but views it as an exciting challenge.
