2021 Castleford Tigers season explained

2021 Castleford Tigers season
Year:2021
Team Colour:
  1. ffa500
Font Colour:black
League:Super League
League Rank:7th
League Wins:11
League Draws:0
League Losses:12
Points For:437
Points Against:552
Playoff Result:Did not qualify
Cup:Challenge Cup
Cup Wins:3
Cup Losses:1
Ceo Title:Chairman
Ceo:Ian Fulton
Coach Title:Head Coach
Agg Attendance:39,468
Avg Attendance:4,385
High Attendance:5,126
Low Attendance:3,600
Top Tries:Jordan Turner (17)
Top Goals:Danny Richardson (52)
Top Points:Danny Richardson (111)
List:yes
List Link:List of Castleford Tigers seasons
Pattern La1:_orange_border
Pattern B1:_castleford20aw
Pattern Ra1:_orange_border
Leftarm1:000000
Body1:000000
Rightarm1:000000
Shorts1:000000
Socks1:ff6600
Pattern B2:_thin5stripemarinetransparenthoops
Leftarm2:ffcc00
Body2:ffcc00
Rightarm2:ffcc00
Shorts2:000000
Socks2:000000

The 2021 season was the Castleford Tigers' 96th season in the Rugby Football League and their 14th consecutive season in the top flight of English rugby league. The club competed in the 2021 Super League and the 2021 Challenge Cup.

Results

Pre Season

DateVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport+Pre-season results14 March Hull KRAHull College Craven Park30–20[1]

Super League

See main article: 2021 Super League season.

Super League results

Date and TimeRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceTVReport
28 March, 2:00pm1 Warrington WolvesNEmerald Headingley21–12[2]
2 April, 3:00pm2 Leeds RhinosNTotally Wicked Stadium18–10[3]
16 April, 6:00pm3 Leigh CenturionsHMend-A-Hose Jungle52–16[4]
22 April, 6:00pm4 Wigan WarriorsADW Stadium12–22[5]
30 April, 7:00pm5 Salford Red DevilsAAJ Bell Stadium28–18[6]
17 May, 7:00pm6 Hull KRHMend-A-Hose Jungle22–26[7]
22 May, 3:00pm7 Warrington WolvesAHalliwell Jones Stadium14–38[8]
28 May, 7:00pm8 Leeds RhinosHMend-A-Hose Jungle6–60[9]
10 June, 7:00pm9 Hull FCHMend-A-Hose Jungle12–30[10]
16 June, 7:00pm10 Wakefield TrinityAMobile Rocket Stadium18–12[11]
24 June, 7:00pm 11 Catalans DragonsHMend-A-Hose Jungle6–16[12]
30 June12 St HelensHMend-A-Hose Jungle0–24Match forfeited by Castleford.[13]
6 July13 Huddersfield GiantsAJohn Smith's Stadium24–0Match forfeited by Huddersfield.[14]
11 July, 3:00pm14 Salford Red DevilsHMend-A-Hose Jungle18–70[15]
24 July15 Catalans DragonsAStade Gilbert Brutus–P–PPostponed under COVID-19 protocols.[16]
29 July16 Leigh CenturionsALeigh Sports Village–P–PPostponed under COVID-19 protocols.[17]
2 August, 7:00pm17 Huddersfield GiantsHMend-A-Hose Jungle16–34[18]
6 August, 7:00pm18 Leeds RhinosAEmerald Headingley32–18[19]
12 August, 7:00pm19 St HelensATotally Wicked Stadium20–10[20]
21 August, 7:00pm20 Wakefield TrinityHMend-A-Hose Jungle23–18[21]
26 August, 7:00pm21 Hull FCAMKM Stadium23–12[22]
30 August, 5:00pm22 Wigan WarriorsHMend-A-Hose Jungle0–22[23]
4 September, 2:00pm23 Salford Red DevilsNSt James' Park29–18[24]
11 September, 7:00pm24 Hull KRAHull College Craven Park19–26[25]
16 September, 7:00pm25 Warrington WolvesHMend-A-Hose Jungle20–40[26]

Challenge Cup

See main article: 2021 Challenge Cup.

Date and TimeRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceTVReport
9 April, 6:00pm3 Hull KRAHull College Craven Park33–32Trueman, Olpherts (2), McShane (2), TurnerRichardson (4)Our League[27] [28]
8 May, 5:30pm Salford Red DevilsNEmerald Headingley19–18Smith, Mata'utia, ShentonRichardson (2), O'Brien (1 + Drop goal)BBC Two[29] [30]
5 June, 5:00pm Warrington WolvesNLeigh Sports Village35–20O'Brien, Turner (3), Sene-Lefao, McShaneO'Brien (5), McShane (Drop goal)BBC Two[31] [32]
17 July, 5:00pmFinal St HelensNWembley Stadium12–26Evalds, TruemanO'Brien (2)BBC One[33] [34]

Players

2021 transfers

Gains

Player Club Contract Date
George LawlerHull KR2 Years October 2021[35]
Alex SutcliffeLeeds Rhinos1 Year (Loan)November 2020[36]
Lewis BienekHull F.C.1 YearNovember 2020[37]
Gareth O'BrienToronto Wolfpack2 YearsNovember 2020[38]
Niall EvaldsSalford Red Devils1 YearMay 2020[39]

Losses

Player Club Contract Date
Jordan RankinParramatta Eels1 YearMay 2020[40]
Matt CookWidnes Vikings1 YearAugust 2020[41]
Jacob DoyleFeatherstone Rovers1 YearSeptember 2020[42]
Joe SummersFeatherstone Rovers1 YearSeptember 2020[43]
Lewis CarrDewsbury Rams1 YearNovember 2020[44]
Bailey HodgsonNewcastle Knights3 YearsNovember 2020[45]
Callum TurnerNewcastle Thunder1 Year November 2020[46]
Mike McMeekenCatalan Dragons2 YearDecember 2020[47]
Junior MoorsFeatherstone Rovers1 YearJanuary 2021[48]

Statistics

Top Try Scorers

RankPlayerTries
Rowspan=21= Derrell OlphertsRowspan=24
Jordan Turner
3 Niall Evalds3
Rowspan=44= Greg Eden2
Oliver Holmes
Jake Trueman
Liam Watts
Rowspan=38= Cheyse BlairRowspan=31
Michael Shenton
Daniel Smith

Top Goal Scorers

RankPlayerGoalsDrop Goals
Rowspan=21= Paul McShaneRowspan=291
Danny RichardsonRowspan=20
3 Gareth O'Brien3

Top Points Scorers

Rowspan=21= Derrell OlphertsRowspan=224
Jordan Turner
Rowspan=23= Paul McShaneRowspan=218
Danny Richardson
Rowspan=45= Greg EdenRowspan=48
Oliver Holmes
Jordan Turner
Liam Watts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Huddersfield, Salford and Castleford victorious . RFL . 14 March 2021 . 9 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Castleford Tigers 21 12 Warrington Wolves. Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  3. Web site: Leeds Rhinos 10 18 Castleford Tigers . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  4. Web site: Castleford Tigers 52 16 Leigh Leopards . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  5. Web site: Wigan Warriors 22 12 Castleford Tigers . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  6. Web site: Salford Red Devils 18 28 Castleford Tigers . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  7. Web site: Castleford Tigers 22 26 Hull Kingston Rovers . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  8. Web site: Warrington Wolves 38 14 Castleford Tigers . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  9. Web site: Castleford Tigers 6 60 Leeds Rhinos . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  10. Web site: Castleford Tigers 12 30 Hull FC . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  11. Web site: Wakefield Trinity 12 18 Castleford Tigers . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  12. Web site: Castleford Tigers 6 16 Catalans Dragons . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  13. Web site: Betfred Super League update - June 28 . Rugby Football League . 28 June 2021 . 2 January 2024.
  14. Web site: Betfred Super League update July 5 . Rugby Football League . 5 July 2021 . 2 January 2024.
  15. Web site: Castleford Tigers 18 70 Salford Red Devils . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  16. Web site: St Helens and Castleford postpone matches under Covid-19 protocols . 21 July 2021 . BBC Sport . 2 January 2024.
  17. Web site: Covid-19: Super League Update . Rugby Football League . 25 July 2021 . 2 January 2024.
  18. Web site: Castleford Tigers 16 34 Huddersfield Giants . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  19. Web site: Leeds Rhinos 18 32 Castleford Tigers . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  20. Web site: St Helens 10 20 Castleford Tigers . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  21. Web site: Castleford Tigers 28 18 Wakefield Trinity . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  22. Web site: Hull FC 12 23 Castleford Tigers . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  23. Web site: Castleford Tigers 0 22 Wigan Warriors . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  24. Web site: Castleford Tigers 29 18 Salford Red Devils . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  25. Web site: Hull Kingston Rovers 26 19 Castleford Tigers . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  26. Web site: Castleford Tigers 24 40 Warrington Wolves . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  27. Web site: Hull Kingston Rovers 33 32 Castleford Tigers . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  28. Web site: Hull KR 32-33 Castleford: Golden point drop goal wins it in fourth period of extra time . Love Rugby League . 9 April 2021 . 2 January 2024.
  29. Web site: Castleford Tigers 19 18 Salford Red Devils . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  30. Web site: Challenge Cup: Castleford 19-18 Salford - O'Brien drop-goal seals extra-time win . 8 May 2021 . BBC Sport . 2 January 2024.
  31. Web site: Castleford Tigers 35 20 Warrington Wolves . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  32. Web site: Challenge Cup semi-final: Castleford Tigers beat Warrington 35-20 to set up St Helens final . 5 June 2021 . BBC Sport . 2 January 2024.
  33. Web site: Castleford Tigers 12 26 St Helens . Rugby Football League . 2 January 2024.
  34. Web site: Challenge Cup: St Helens beat Castleford 26-12 for first Wembley victory since 2008 . 17 July 2021 . BBC Sport . 2 January 2024.
  35. Web site: 5 October 2021. Castleford sign George Lawler from Hull KR. castlefordtigers.com.
  36. Web site: 5 October 2021. Castleford sign Alex Sutcliffe on 2 year deal. castlefordtigers.com.
  37. Web site: 25 November 2020. Castleford succeed at second attempt to sign prop Lewis Bienek. 1 December 2020. Love Rugby League.
  38. Web site: 15 November 2020. Gareth O'Brien commits long-term future to Castleford. 1 December 2020. Love Rugby League.
  39. Web site: Darbyshire. Drew. 11 May 2020. Salford director confirms departure of Niall Evalds. 1 December 2020. Love Rugby League.
  40. Web site: Castleford confirm departure of Jordan Rankin. 16 December 2020. Love Rugby League. 26 May 2020 .
  41. Web site: Darbyshire. Drew. 5 August 2020. Widnes confirm signing of Matt Cook. 1 December 2020. Love Rugby League.
  42. Web site: Ltd. Go Media. JACOB DOYLE MAKES ROVERS SWITCH. 1 December 2020. Featherstone Rovers.
  43. Web site: Ltd. Go Media. JOE SUMMERS JOINS ROVERS. 1 December 2020. Featherstone Rovers.
  44. Web site: Carr signs for Rams – Dewsbury Rams. 1 December 2020.
  45. Web site: 19 November 2020. Castleford's Bailey Hodgson follows uncle Josh in making NRL move. 1 December 2020. Love Rugby League.
  46. Web site: Darbyshire. Drew. 23 November 2020. Newcastle sign Calum Turner from Castleford. 1 December 2020. Love Rugby League.
  47. Web site: Catalans confirm signing of Mike Mcmeeken. 11 December 2020. Love Rugby League. 11 December 2020 .
  48. Web site: 10 November 2020. Castleford confirm departure of Junior Moors. 1 December 2020. Love Rugby League.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "2021 Castleford Tigers season".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.