After he retired from playing in 2001, he became coach of Leeds. In 2003 he became Director of Rugby after Leeds appointed Tony Smith as head coach, and was also head coach of the Ireland national rugby league team. He was later involved at York, who had formed a strategic partnership with Leeds.
In 2004 Powell was coach of the Ireland.[1]
In July 2005 he made the switch to rugby union when he became the offensive coach and matchday manager for Leeds Tykes. In January 2006 he was promoted to head coach but the season ended in disappointment when the Tykes were relegated.
He was appointed head coach of Featherstone Rovers in September 2008. He currently resides in Badsworth with his wife Janice and his two daughters Kegan and Briana.
He led Featherstone Rovers to the League Leaders’ Shield in 2010, 2011 and 2012, the Grand Final Championship in 2011, The European Championship Trophy in 2012 and the famous Challenge Cup 23-16 win over Super League side and local rivals Castleford in 2012.
On the 7th of May he was announced as the New Head Coach of Featherstone’s local Rivals Castleford Tigers.
Daryl had a great first full season with the Tigers and was recognised for his success, being awarded the Coach of the Year award for 2014, after getting the club to their first Wembley appearance for 20 years, also coaching the Tigers to their highest league position since Superleague began. Despite losing Man of Steel and Craig Huby in the close season, Daryl is looking forward to 2015 at the Tigers, with a number of exciting signings to add to his talented squad.

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