2023 Castleford Tigers season explained

Castleford Tigers 2023 season
Year:2023
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League:Super League
League Rank:11th
League Wins:6
League Draws:0
League Losses:21
Points For:323
Points Against:774
Playoff Result:Did not qualify
Cup:Challenge Cup
Cup Result:Sixth round
Cup Wins:0
Cup Losses:1
Ceo Title:Chairman
Ceo:Ian Fulton
Coach Title:Head Coach
Coach:
Agg Attendance:93,217
Avg Attendance:7,171
High Attendance:10,042
Low Attendance:5,788
Top Tries:Greg Eden (9)
Top Goals:Gareth Widdop (37)
Top Points:Gareth Widdop (79)
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List Link:List of Castleford Tigers seasons
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The 2023 season was the Castleford Tigers' 98th season in the Rugby Football League and their 16th consecutive season in the top flight of English rugby league. The club competed in the 2023 Super League and the 2023 Challenge Cup.

Castleford began the season under head coach Lee Radford, before he was sacked in March and replaced by his assistant Andy Last. Last himself was dismissed after five months in charge, with Danny Ward appointed for the remainder of the campaign. The team was captained by Paul McShane, with Joe Westerman as interim in his absence. They finished the Super League season in 11th place, narrowly surviving a relegation battle with Wakefield.

Season overview

Having finished the 2022 season in 7th place, falling short of play-off qualification on the final day, Castleford recruited high-profile signings including Gareth Widdop, Jacob Miller and Albert Vete.[1] Going into Lee Radford's second year as head coach, expectations were mixed:[2] [3] a new-look spine was an enticing prospect,[4] however the Tigers squad also had the league's highest average age.[5]

Pre-season preparations were beset by coaching absences and disorganised, leaving the team on the back foot according to senior players Jordan Turner and Kenny Edwards.[6] [7] In a poor start to the season, Castleford fell to defeats against Hull FC and St Helens. A heavy loss to Wigan in round 3 proved a tipping point, with Radford relieved of his first-team duties on 6 March.[8] [9] Assistant coach Andy Last took charge of the team on an interim basis, while the club began a recruitment process for a permanent successor.[10] Centre Jake Mamo also departed the squad on 15 March after announcing his retirement.

The Tigers registered their first win of the season in round 5 against the Leeds Rhinos, in between miserable losses to Huddersfield and Warrington. After a further defeat away to Catalans, they secured a Rivals Round victory over Wakefield. On 19 April, after overseeing two wins from six matches in charge, Last was appointed full-time head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.[11] Castleford came close against Salford and Hull KR, but ultimately entered into a six-match losing streak, including elimination from the Challenge Cup at the first time of asking in front of a decade-low home crowd.[12] In May, Craig Lingard was appointed as an assistant coach to Last.[13]

The Magic Weekend provided the occasion of their third victory, with Qareqare's try and Widdop's conversion completing a comeback over Leeds. A large loss to Salford followed, with captain Paul McShane's season ended by a fractured forearm,[14] although the Tigers consolidated with a win over out-of-form Warrington. Positioned 11th in the table and with bottom placed Wakefield picking up form, another lengthy losing streak began to build up the pressure on Castleford.[15] A host of signings, including Liam Horne, Charbel Tasipale and Blake Austin, aimed to turn the tide back in Cas' favour[16] - however, on 4 August, a comprehensive loss against Huddersfield sent the Tigers bottom on points difference, with a number of fans staging a protest.[17] [18] That evening, the club announced that Last would depart with immediate effect.[19] [20]

On 9 August, Castleford confirmed the appointment of Danny Ward as head coach on a deal until the end of the season, with Dane Dorahy joining as an assistant.[21] [22] The first fixture under the new staff saw a huge clash away at relegation rivals Wakefield, billed as the repeat of the 2006 'Battle of Belle Vue'.[23] The Tigers started as underdogs[24] [25] but fought to a vital 28–12 victory, with Greg Eden scoring a hat-trick. Now with the upper hand, a win against Hull FC in Castleford's final home game all but guaranteed survival.[26] Despite sustaining extremely heavy defeats against Warrington, Wigan and Leeds in the closing rounds, Castleford confirmed an 11th-placed finish,[27] consigning Wakefield to the Championship and bringing a close to a disastrous and disappointing season.[28] Joe Westerman was named both Castleford Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year, and Jason Qareqare won a third consecutive Try of the Season award.[29]

Transfers and loans

Transfers in

Player From Contract Date Ref.
19 Albert Vete Hull Kingston Rovers2 years23 September 2022[30]
20 Muizz Mustapha Leeds Rhinos1 year3 October 2022[31]
7 Jacob Miller Wakefield Trinity3 years4 October 2022[32]
6 Gareth Widdop Warrington Wolves2 years6 October 2022[33]
17 Jack Broadbent Leeds Rhinos2 years2 December 2022[34]
30 Jacob Hookem Hull FC1 year8 December 2022[35]
27 Bailey Dawson Hull Kingston Rovers1 year10 December 2022[36]
39 Will Tate Hull Kingston Rovers2½ years9 April 2023[37]
— Jacques O'NeillUnaffiliated½ year20 April 2023[38]
45 Liam Horne Norths Devils1½ years24 July 2023[39]
44 Charbel Tasipale Newtown Jets1½ years26 July 2023[40]

Loans in

Player From Loan type Arrival Return Ref.
38 Luis Johnson Hull Kingston RoversSeason long, two-week recall2 April 202316 May 2023[41] [42]
40 Riley Dean Warrington WolvesSeason-long, two-week recall13 June 20231 August 2023[43] [44]
41 Jordan Johnstone Widnes VikingsSeason-long4 July 202323 September 2023[45] [46]
42 Alex Foster Newcastle ThunderSeason-long20 July 202323 September 2023[47]
43 Billy Tsikrikas Canterbury BulldogsSeason-long20 July 202323 September 2023
46 Blake Austin Leeds RhinosSeason-long3 August 202323 September 2023[48]

Transfers out

Player To Contract Date Ref.
6 Jake Trueman Hull FC3 years6 July 2022[49]
2 Derrell Olpherts Leeds Rhinos2 years26 August 2022[50] [51]
20 James Clare26 August 2022
24 Cheyse Blair26 August 2022
26 Ryan Hampshire Wigan Warriors1 year26 August 2022[52]
30 Sosaia Feki26 August 2022
27 Lewis Peachey Sheffield Eagles3 years20 September 2022[53]
31 Gareth O'Brien Leigh Leopards2 years20 October 2022[54]
21 Jake Mamo15 March 2023[55]
22 Daniel Smith Featherstone Rovers½ year22 May 2023[56]
18 Callum McLelland Midlands Hurricanes1 year21 June 2023[57] [58]
4 Mahe Fonua Doncaster½ year25 July 2023[59] [60]
5 Bureta Faraimo Doncaster½ year25 July 2023

Loans out

Player To Loan type Departure Return Ref.
19 Albert Vete Featherstone RoversTwo-week5 April 202319 April 2023[61]
31 Jason Qareqare Bradford BullsTwo-week, rolling20 April 20232 June 2023[62] [63]
22 Daniel Smith Featherstone RoversTwo-week3 May 2023[64]
16 Adam Milner Huddersfield GiantsSeason-long25 May 2023[65]
27 Bailey Dawson WhitehavenTwo-week, rolling30 June 202314 July 2023[66]
34 George Hill WhitehavenTwo-week, rolling30 June 202327 September 2023[67]
— Will Groves WhitehavenTwo-week, rolling15 July 202327 September 2023[68]
19 Albert Vete DoncasterSeason-long, two-week recall27 July 202325 September 2023[69]
24 Cain Robb Swinton LionsSeason-long, recall3 August 20234 September 2023[70] [71]
15 Alex Sutcliffe Halifax PanthersSeason-long4 August 202325 September 2023[72]
— Jacques O'Neill Sheffield EaglesTwo-week, rolling15 August 202329 August 2023[73]

Dual registration

Castleford also agreed dual registration arrangements with the Halifax Panthers in the Championship and the Midlands Hurricanes in League 1.[74] [75]

ClubPlayer
Halifax Panthers4 Mahe Fonua1 0 0 0 0
23 Suaia Matagi1 0 0 0 0
22 Daniel Smith1 0 0 0 0
15 Alex Sutcliffe1 0 0 0 0
Midlands Hurricanes27 Bailey Dawson9 4 0 0 16
28 Sam Hall1 0 0 0 0
30 Jacob Hookem9 2 17 0 42
25 Brad Martin3 2 0 0 8
— Courage Mhuklani2 0 0 0 0
— Scott Murrell2 0 0 0 0
31 Jason Qareqare2 0 0 0 0
26 Elliot Wallis3 3 0 0 12
33 Aaron Willis14 2 0 0 8

Sources: RLRKC – Halifax Panthers 2023 & RLRKC – Midlands Hurricanes 2023

Pre-season friendlies

Date Opposition H/A Venue Result Score Tries Goals Source
Sat 31 December Featherstone RoversAPost Office RoadL10–26Wallis, BroadbentHookem (1/2)[76]
Sun 22 January Keighley CougarsACougar Park(P)P–P[77]
Sun 29 January Whitehaven R.L.F.C.ALEL ArenaW38–4Faraimo (2), Broadbent (2), Mellor, Mamo, LawlerHookem (5/7)[78]
Sun 5 February Huddersfield GiantsHWheldon RoadW48–10Mellor, McShane (2), Faraimo (3), Fonua (2), VeteWiddop (5/8), Massey (1/1)[79]

Super League

See main article: 2023 Super League season.

Results

Date Round Opposition H/A Venue Result Score Tries Goals Drop goals Attendance Source
Sun 19 February1 Hull FCAMKM StadiumL30–32Faraimo (2), Edwards, Miller, MamoWiddop (5/5)15,383[80] [81]
Sun 26 February2 St HelensHWheldon RoadL6–24BroadbentWiddop (1/1)10,042[82] [83]
Fri 3 March3 Wigan WarriorsHWheldon RoadL0–367,565[84] [85]
Fri 10 March4 Huddersfield GiantsAKirklees StadiumL6–36LawlerWiddop (1/1)4,071[86] [87]
Thu 16 March5 Leeds RhinosHWheldon RoadW14–8Faraimo (2)Widdop (3/4)7,458[88] [89]
Fri 24 March6 Warrington WolvesHWheldon RoadL0–387,348[90] [91]
Sat 1 April7 Catalans DragonsAStade Gilbert BrutusL18–22Broadbent (2), TurnerMcShane (3/3)8,109[92] [93]
Thu 6 April8 Wakefield TrinityHWheldon RoadW16–4McShane, Eden (2)McShane (2/3)8,075[94] [95]
Thu 13 April9 Salford Red DevilsAAJ Bell StadiumL6–14EdenWiddop (1/1)4,468[96] [97]
Fri 21 April10 Hull KRHWheldon RoadL7–12MillerMcShane (1/1)Miller7,110[98] [99]
Fri 5 May11 Leigh LeopardsALeigh Sports VillageL6–30WestermanWiddop (1/1)5,423[100] [101]
Fri 12 May12 Catalans DragonsHWheldon RoadL22–46Mellor (2), Faraimo (2)Widdop (1/1), McShane (2/3)5,788[102] [103]
Fri 26 May13 Huddersfield GiantsAKirklees StadiumL4–20MellorWiddop (0/1)4,206[104] [105]
Sat 3 June14 Leeds RhinosNSt James' ParkW26–24Miller, Wallis, Mellor (2), QareqareWiddop (3/5)36,943[106] [107]
Fri 9 June15 Salford Red DevilsHWheldon RoadL10–42Qareqare, EdwardsWiddop (1/2)6,354[108] [109]
Fri 23 June16 Warrington WolvesHWheldon RoadW23–14Tate, Qareqare, BroadbentWiddop (5/7)Widdop6,066[110] [111]
Fri 30 June17 St HelensATotally Wicked StadiumL0–2211,488[112] [113]
Fri 7 July18 Leigh LeopardsHWheldon RoadL16–34Widdop, Wallis (2)Widdop (2/3)6,344[114] [115]
Sat 15 July19 Hull FCAMKM StadiumL18–36Wallis, Broadbent, FaraimoWiddop (3/4)12,352[116] [117]
Fri 28 July20 Hull KRACraven ParkL16–34Tate, Broadbent, EdenDean (2/3)8,800[118] [119]
Fri 4 August21 Huddersfield GiantsHWheldon RoadL0–286,452[120] [121]
Fri 18 August22 Wakefield TrinityABelle VueW28–12Tasipale, Eden (3), FosterWiddop (4/6)4,710[122] [123]
Fri 25 August23 St HelensHWheldon RoadL4–34TurnerWiddop (0/1)6,668[124] [125]
Sat 2 September24 Warrington WolvesAHalliwell Jones StadiumL12–66Hall, EdenWiddop (2/2)9,103[126] [127]
Fri 8 September25 Hull FCHWheldon RoadW29–12Qareqare (2), Eden, Foster, TurnerWiddop (4/6)Austin7,947[128] [129]
Fri 15 September26 Wigan WarriorsADW StadiumL6–48QareqareAustin13,109[130] [131]
Fri 22 September27 Leeds RhinosAHeadingley StadiumL0–4615,109[132] [133]

Results summary

Head coachOverallHomeAway
Lee Radford3 0 3 36 92 -562 0 2 6 60 -541 0 1 30 32 -2
Andy Last18 4 14 208 464 -2569 3 6 108 226 -1188 0 8 74 214 -140
Danny Ward6 2 4 79 218 -1392 1 1 33 46 -134 1 3 46 172 -126
Total27 6 21 323 774 -45113 4 9 147 332 -18513 1 12 150 418 -268

Challenge Cup

See main article: 2023 Challenge Cup.

Results

Player statistics

Summary

Player
1 Niall Evalds7 0 0 0 0
2 Greg Eden15 9 0 0 36
3 Jordan Turner21 3 0 0 12
4 Mahe Fonua10 1 0 0 4
5 Bureta Faraimo14 7 0 0 28
6 Gareth Widdop21 1 37 1 79
7 Jacob Miller26 3 0 1 13
8 George Lawler20 1 0 0 4
9 Paul McShane15 1 8 0 20
10 George Griffin22 0 0 0 0
11 Kenny Edwards25 2 0 0 8
12 Alex Mellor26 5 0 0 20
13 Joe Westerman23 1 0 0 4
14 Nathan Massey20 0 0 0 0
15 Alex Sutcliffe7 0 0 0 0
16 Adam Milner9 0 0 0 0
17 Jack Broadbent26 6 0 0 24
18 Callum McLelland0 0 0 0 0
19 Albert Vete6 0 0 0 0
20 Muizz Mustapha16 0 0 0 0
21 Jake Mamo2 1 0 0 4
22 Daniel Smith5 0 0 0 0
23 Suaia Matagi15 0 0 0 0
24 Cain Robb8 0 0 0 0
25 Brad Martin9 0 0 0 0
26 Elliot Wallis13 4 0 0 16
27 Bailey Dawson0 0 0 0 0
28 Sam Hall16 1 0 0 4
29 Kieran Hudson0 0 0 0 0
30 Jacob Hookem1 0 0 0 0
31 Jason Qareqare10 6 0 0 24
32 Liam Watts20 0 0 0 0
33 Aaron Willis1 0 0 0 0
34 George Hill0 0 0 0 0
35 Ilikaya Mafi0 0 0 0 0
36 Hugo Nikhata0 0 0 0 0
37 Danny Richardson0 0 0 0 0
38 Luis Johnson3 0 0 0 0
39 Will Tate7 3 0 0 12
40 Riley Dean4 0 2 0 4
41 Jordan Johnstone8 0 0 0 0
42 Alex Foster6 2 0 0 8
43 Billy Tsikrikas4 0 0 0 0
44 Charbel Tasipale4 1 0 0 4
45 Liam Horne5 0 0 0 0
46 Blake Austin5 0 1 1 3
47 Fletcher Rooney10000

Source: RLRKC – Castleford Tigers 2023

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wellens . Megan . 16 February 2023 . Super League 2023: Meet the teams part one . 24 November 2023 . Sky Sports.
  2. Web site: 29 January 2023 . 2023 season preview: Castleford Tigers . 24 November 2023 . Super League.
  3. Web site: Gordon . James . 15 February 2023 . The favourites to win Super League, Challenge Cup, Man of Steel, top try scorer and relegation odds . 24 November 2023 . Love Rugby League.
  4. Web site: Darbyshire . Drew . 8 February 2023 . We should be challenging: Joe Westerman predicts big year for Castleford . 24 November 2023 . Love Rugby League.
  5. Web site: Pattison . Cam . 28 January 2023 . The average age of every Super League club's first choice 13 . 24 November 2023 . Serious About Rugby League.
  6. Web site: Walker . Callum . 16 January 2024 . From a pre-season "shambles" to speaking out on issues: Jordan Turner bares all on "toughest year" of his career with Castleford Tigers . 29 January 2024 . TotalRL.
  7. Web site: Walker . Callum . 8 November 2023 . Kenny Edwards explains how Castleford Tigers' demise began before the 2023 Super League season and why it was the "toughest year" of his career . 29 January 2024 . TotalRL.
  8. Web site: Newsum . Matt . 6 March 2023 . Lee Radford: Castleford Tigers coach leaves Super League club by mutual agreement . 24 November 2023 . BBC Sport.
  9. Web site: 6 March 2023 . Club statement: Lee Radford . 24 November 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  10. Web site: Shaw . Matthew . 4 April 2023 . Castleford Tigers interview head coach applicants as Andy Last looks to convince hierarchy . 24 November 2023 . Yorkshire Live.
  11. Web site: 19 April 2023 . Andy Last: Castleford name England assistant as head coach after interim stint . 24 November 2023 . BBC Sport.
  12. Web site: Shaw . Matthew . 22 May 2023 . Castleford Tigers break unwanted record with worrying attendance for Challenge Cup exit . 24 November 2023 . Yorkshire Live.
  13. Web site: 9 May 2023 . Craig Lingard: Batley Bulldogs coach named Castleford Tigers assistant . 24 November 2023 . BBC Sport.
  14. Web site: McAllister . Josh . 13 June 2023 . Castleford Tigers suffer major blow with Paul McShane timeframe revealed plus update on alternative options, including Jacques O'Neill . 24 November 2023 . Love Rugby League.
  15. Web site: Walker . Callum . 10 July 2023 . Andy Last's honest view on Castleford Tigers relegation scrap with Wakefield Trinity . 24 November 2023 . TotalRL.
  16. Web site: O'Brien . James . 3 August 2023 . 'Big bonus for us': Castleford Tigers confirm signing of Leeds Rhinos half-back Blake Austin in sensational swoop . 24 November 2023 . The Yorkshire Post.
  17. Web site: 4 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers fans stage protest after loss to Huddersfield Giants . 24 November 2023 . Sky Sports.
  18. Web site: Walker . Callum . 4 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers fans refuse to leave stadium in protest following dismal Super League loss . 24 November 2023 . TotalRL.
  19. Web site: 4 August 2023 . Andy Last: Castleford Tigers sack head coach after falling to bottom of Super League . 24 November 2023 . BBC Sport.
  20. Web site: 5 August 2023 . Andy Last: Castleford Tigers head coach sacked following 28-0 home defeat to Huddersfield Giants . 24 November 2023 . Sky Sports.
  21. Web site: 9 August 2023 . Danny Ward: Castleford Tigers appoint former London coach until end of season . 24 November 2023 . BBC Sport.
  22. Web site: 9 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers: Danny Ward unveiled as head coach until end of season following Andy Last's departure . 24 November 2023 . Sky Sports.
  23. Web site: Bazeley . Marc . 18 August 2023 . Danny Ward: Castleford Tigers head coach aims to avoid history repeating ahead of key Wakefield Trinity clash . 24 November 2023 . Sky Sports.
  24. Web site: Shaw . Matthew . 18 August 2023 . Bookmakers deliver verdict on Wakefield Trinity and Castleford Tigers showdown . 24 November 2023 . Yorkshire Live.
  25. Web site: Shaw . Matthew . 18 August 2023 . Pundits unanimous on outcome of Wakefield Trinity and Castleford Tigers battle . 24 November 2023 . Yorkshire Live.
  26. Web site: Heppenstall . Ross . 9 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers in dreamland as difference-maker Danny Ward underlines credentials and Wakefield Trinity face up to grim reality . 24 November 2023 . Love Rugby League.
  27. Web site: Newsum . Matt . 15 September 2023 . Wakefield Trinity relegated after 24 years in Super League following Leigh loss . 24 November 2023 . BBC Sport.
  28. Web site: Olawumi . Ben . 22 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers ace Alex Mellor delivers brutally honest assessment of 'awful' season; 'We've massively underperformed' . 24 November 2023 . Love Rugby League.
  29. Web site: 17 September 2023 . Tigers host end of season dinner . 12 January 2025 . Castleford Tigers.
  30. Web site: 23 September 2022 . Albert Vete: Castleford Tigers sign Hull KR prop on two-year deal . 11 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  31. Web site: 3 October 2022 . Muizz Mustapha: Castleford Tigers sign prop on one-year deal from Leeds Rhinos . 11 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  32. Web site: 4 October 2022 . Jacob Miller: Half-back moves from Wakefield to Castleford . 11 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  33. Web site: 6 October 2022 . Gareth Widdop: Castleford Tigers sign Warrington Wolves half-back on two-year deal . 11 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  34. Web site: 2 December 2022 . Jack Broadbent: Castleford Tigers sign ex-Leeds Rhinos back on two-year deal . 11 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  35. Web site: 8 December 2022 . Jacob Hookem: Castleford Tigers sign ex-Hull FC half-back on one-year deal . 11 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  36. Web site: O'Brien . James . 10 December 2022 . Castleford Tigers snap up young forward following release by Hull KR . 11 September 2023 . The Yorkshire Post.
  37. Web site: O'Brien . James . 9 April 2023 . Castleford Tigers land versatile back on permanent deal in latest Hull KR raid . 11 September 2023 . The Yorkshire Post.
  38. Web site: 20 April 2023 . Jacques O'Neill: Love Island star returns to Castleford Tigers until end of season . 11 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  39. Web site: 24 July 2023 . Liam Horne: Castleford Tigers sign versatile Papua New Guinea forward . 11 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  40. Web site: 26 July 2023 . Charbel Tasipale: Castleford Tigers sign Lebanon international on 18-month deal . 11 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  41. Web site: 2 April 2023 . Luis Johnson: Castleford Tigers sign Hull KR back-rower on loan until end of season . 3 February 2024 . BBC Sport.
  42. Web site: McAllister . Josh . 16 May 2023 . Hull KR recall Luis Johnson from Castleford loan spell . 3 February 2024 . Love Rugby League.
  43. Web site: 13 June 2023 . Riley Dean: Castleford Tigers sign Warrington Wolves half-back on loan . 3 February 2024 . BBC Sport.
  44. Web site: Shaw . Matthew . 1 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers in fresh blow with loanee recalled by Super League rival . 3 February 2024 . Yorkshire Live.
  45. Web site: 4 July 2023 . Jordan Johnstone: Castleford Tigers sign Widnes Vikings hooker on loan . 3 February 2024 . BBC Sport.
  46. Web site: McAllister . Josh . 23 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers confirm four players to depart upon expiry of loan periods, including Blake Austin . 3 February 2024 . Love Rugby League.
  47. Web site: Shaw . Matthew . 20 July 2023 . Castleford Tigers land duo on season-long loans with another arrival expected . 3 February 2024 . Yorkshire Live.
  48. Web site: 3 August 2023 . Blake Austin: Castleford Tigers loan half-back from Leeds Rhinos for rest of 2023 . 3 February 2024 . BBC Sport.
  49. Web site: 6 July 2022 . Jake Trueman: Hull FC sign Castleford Tigers half-back on three-year deal . 3 February 2024 . BBC Sport.
  50. Web site: Darbyshire . Drew . 26 August 2022 . Castleford confirm six departures at the end of the season . 11 September 2023 . Love Rugby League.
  51. Web site: 20 October 2022 . Derrell Olpherts: Leeds Rhinos sign Castleford Tigers outside back on two-year deal . 3 February 2024 . BBC Sport.
  52. Web site: 27 January 2023 . Ryan Hampshire: Wigan Warriors re-sign half-back on one-year deal . 3 February 2024 . BBC Sport.
  53. Web site: Darbyshire . Drew . 20 September 2022 . Castleford prop Lewis Peachey makes Championship move . 11 September 2023 . Love Rugby League.
  54. Web site: Walker . Callum . 20 October 2022 . Castleford Tigers playmaker joins Leigh Leopards in new Super League era . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221201042016/https://www.totalrl.com/castleford-tigers-playmaker-joins-leigh-leopards-in-new-super-league-era/ . 1 December 2022 . 11 September 2023 . TotalRL.
  55. Web site: 16 March 2023 . Jake Mamo: Castleford Tigers confirm Australian back's retirement . 11 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  56. Web site: McAllister . Josh . 22 May 2023 . Castleford confirm Daniel Smith exit with Championship move made permanent . 11 September 2023 . Love Rugby League.
  57. Web site: Craven . David . 21 June 2023 . Castleford Tigers' Callum McLelland moves on without playing a single game in two years . 11 September 2023 . The Mirror.
  58. Web site: Olawumi . Ben . 9 December 2023 . Ex-Leeds Rhinos ace, dual-code international makes League 1 move for 2024 following long-term injury nightmare . 3 February 2024 . Love Rugby League.
  59. Web site: O'Brien . James . 25 July 2023 . Castleford Tigers release Mahe Fonua and Bureta Faraimo as they close in on overseas signing . 11 September 2023 . The Yorkshire Post.
  60. Web site: Appleyard . Joe . Tomlinson . Daniel . 4 August 2023 . Released Castleford Tigers duo set for stint in League 1 . 11 September 2023 . Yorkshire Live.
  61. Web site: 5 April 2023 . Vete joins Featherstone on loan . 5 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  62. Web site: 20 April 2023 . Qareqare heads to Bradford on loan . 3 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  63. Web site: McAllister . Josh . 2 June 2023 . Castleford coach lays down challenge for Jason Qareqare with starlet recalled from loan . 3 September 2023 . Love Rugby League.
  64. Web site: 3 May 2023 . Smith joins Featherstone on loan . 5 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  65. Web site: 25 May 2023 . Adam Milner leaves the Tigers . 26 June 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  66. Web site: 2 July 2023 . Two loan signings for Whitehaven . 4 September 2023 . Cumbria Crack.
  67. Web site: 27 September 2023 . Seven players to leave Whitehaven . 29 September 2023 . Cumbria Crack.
  68. Web site: 15 July 2023 . Will Groves joins Whitehaven for Bradford Bulls clash . 5 September 2023 . Cumbria Crack.
  69. Web site: 27 July 2023 . Vete departs on loan . 3 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  70. Web site: 3 August 2023 . Robb joins Swinton on loan . 3 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  71. Web site: 4 September 2023 . Robb recalled from loan . 4 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  72. Web site: 4 August 2023 . Sutcliffe signs for Halifax on loan . 3 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  73. Web site: 15 August 2023 . O'Neill joins Sheffield on loan . 3 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  74. Web site: Darbyshire . Drew . 16 February 2023 . Castleford confirm dual-registration partnership with Championship club . 7 September 2023 . Love Rugby League.
  75. Web site: 19 December 2022 . Tigers announce Hurricanes partnership . 7 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  76. Web site: 31 December 2022 . Young Tigers go down fighting at Fev . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  77. Web site: 22 January 2023 . Keighley friendly called off . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  78. Web site: 29 January 2023 . Tigers win at Whitehaven . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  79. Web site: 5 February 2023 . Memorable day for Massey as the Tigers beat the Giants . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  80. Web site: 19 February 2023 . Fords fall just short in first round at Hull FC . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  81. Web site: 19 February 2023 . Super League: Hull FC 32-30 Castleford Tigers - Away side fall just short of remarkable fightback . 6 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  82. Web site: 26 February 2023 . Tigers defeated in home opener . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  83. Web site: Cartwright . Phil . 26 February 2023 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 6-24 St Helens - club world champions claim win in domestic opener . 6 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  84. Web site: 3 March 2023 . Tigers defeated by Warriors in round 3 . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  85. Web site: 3 March 2023 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 0-36 Wigan Warriors - visitors sweep aside scoreless hosts . 6 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  86. Web site: 10 March 2023 . Tigers lose away at Huddersfield . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  87. Web site: 10 March 2023 . Super League: Huddersfield Giants 36-6 Castleford Tigers - Coachless Cas beaten . 6 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  88. Web site: 16 March 2023 . Tigers down Rhinos to earn their first win of 2023 . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  89. Web site: 16 March 2023 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 14-8 Leeds Rhinos - Bureta Faraimo's double gives home side first win . 6 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  90. Web site: 24 March 2023 . Defeat for the Tigers in round 6 . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  91. Web site: 24 March 2023 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 0-38 Warrington Wolves - unbeaten Wire thrash struggling hosts . 6 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  92. Web site: 1 April 2023 . Tigers denied late on at Catalans . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  93. Web site: 1 April 2023 . Super League: Catalans Dragons 22-18 Castleford Tigers -Mike McMeeken scores late winner . 6 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  94. Web site: 6 April 2023 . Derby day victory for the Fords . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  95. Web site: 6 April 2023 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 16-4 Wakefield Trinity - Hosts claim derby victory over winless visitors . 6 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  96. Web site: 13 April 2023 . Defeat in Salford for the Tigers . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  97. Web site: Newsum . Matt . 13 April 2023 . Super League: Salford Red Devils 14-6 Castleford Tigers - Brodie Croft try key for hosts . 6 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  98. Web site: 21 April 2023 . Cas lose out in end-to-end contest . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  99. Web site: 21 April 2023 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 7-12 Hull KR - Rovers move within two points of leaders Warrington . 6 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  100. Web site: 5 May 2023 . Tigers lose out at Leopards den . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  101. Web site: 5 May 2023 . Super League: Leigh Leopards 30-6 Castleford Tigers . 6 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  102. Web site: 12 May 2023 . Tigers defeated against Dragons . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  103. Web site: 12 May 2023 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 22-46 Catalans Dragons - Tigers suffer fourth straight loss . 6 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  104. Web site: 26 May 2023 . Fords lose out against the Giants . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  105. Web site: 26 May 2023 . Super League: Huddersfield 20-4 Castleford - Giants comfortably see off struggling Tigers . 7 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  106. Web site: 3 June 2023 . Magic Cas beat Rhinos in Newcastle . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  107. Web site: 3 June 2023 . Super League: Leeds Rhinos 24-26 Castleford - Tigers end six-game losing run . 7 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  108. Web site: 9 June 2023 . Tigers lose out to Salford . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  109. Web site: 9 June 2023 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 10-42 Salford Red Devils - Visitors move into top four after win . 7 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  110. Web site: 23 June 2023 . Tigers take the two points over Wolves . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  111. Web site: 24 June 2023 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 23-14 Warrington Wolves - Home side hold off comeback . 7 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  112. Web site: 30 June 2023 . Tigers lose out at Saints . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  113. Web site: 30 June 2023 . Super League: St Helens 22-0 Castleford Tigers - Saints bounce back to earn comfortable win . 7 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  114. Web site: 7 July 2023 . Tigers fall to defeat at home to Leopards . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  115. Web site: 7 July 2023 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 16-34 Leigh: Leopards maintain pressure on leaders Catalans . 7 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  116. Web site: 15 July 2023 . Tigers defeated at Hull FC . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  117. Web site: 15 July 2023 . Super League: Hull FC 36-18 Castleford Tigers - seven-try Hull eye play-offs . 7 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  118. Web site: 28 July 2023 . Defeat at KR for the Fords . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  119. Web site: 28 July 2023 . Super League: Hull KR 34-16 Castleford Tigers - Robins maintain play-off push after cup heroics . 7 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  120. Web site: 4 August 2023 . Fords defeated at Wheldon Road . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  121. Web site: 4 August 2023 . Super League: Castleford 0-28 Huddersfield - Sam Halsall hat-trick as Giants win fourth in a row . 7 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  122. Web site: 18 August 2023 . Tigers take the two on derby day . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  123. Web site: 18 August 2023 . Super League: Wakefield Trinity 12-28 Castleford Tigers . 7 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  124. Web site: 25 August 2023 . Defeat for the Fords against Saints . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  125. Web site: 25 August 2023 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 4-34 St Helens - Slick Saints move into second after emphatic win . 7 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  126. Web site: 2 September 2023 . Defeat for Cas at Warrington . 3 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  127. Web site: 2 September 2023 . Super League: Warrington Wolves 66-12 Castleford Tigers - Wire demolish struggling Tigers . 7 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  128. Web site: 8 September 2023 . Fords fearless on their final home game of 2023 . 9 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  129. Web site: 8 September 2023 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 29-12 Hull FC - Cas close in on survival . 9 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  130. Web site: 15 September 2023 . Tigers defeated at Wigan . 16 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  131. Web site: 15 September 2023 . Super League: Wigan Warriors 48-6 Castleford Tigers - Abbas Miski scores five tries in emphatic win . 16 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  132. Web site: 24 September 2023 . Defeat at Leeds . 29 September 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  133. Web site: 22 September 2023 . Super League: Leeds Rhinos 46-0 Castleford Tigers - Hosts put big losses behind them with win . 29 September 2023 . BBC Sport.
  134. Web site: 21 May 2023 . Fords defeated in Challenge Cup . 31 August 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  135. Web site: 21 May 2023 . Challenge Cup: Castleford 8-32 Hull FC - Adam Swift hat-trick helps Black and Whites knock out Tigers . 31 August 2023 . BBC Sport.

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