LEIGH Centurions have appointed Garreth Carvell as the club’s new head of rugby ahead of the 2021 Betfred Super League season.
Carvell, 40, has a wide-ranging role, supporting operations manager Neil Jukes and head coach John Duffy and his coaching and support staff.
He will be responsible for all aspects of player welfare, recruitment, discipline and RFL issues and have a pivotal role in the Club’s application for an academy licence.
Leigh Centurions owner Derek Beaumont said: “As a result of the successful application to the Betfred Super League, a lot of additional work we want to undertake was identified, in order to build a successful and sustainable Super League club.