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| Castleford (14) 32 |
| Tries: Blair, Olpherts 2, Clare 2, Holmes Goals: Richardson 4 |
| Wakefield (15) 15 |
| Tries: Westerman, Johnstone Goals: Hampshire 3 Drop Goals: Miller |
Castleford came from behind to ease to a derby win over Wakefield.
Cheyse Blair, Derrell Olpherts and James Clare went over for the hosts but Joe Westerman and Tom Johnstone crossed for Trinity before Jacob Miller's drop goal saw them lead 15-14 at the break.
Clare's second put the Tigers back in front just after the restart.
Trinity's James Batchelor was sent to the sin-bin for a professional foul and Ollie Holmes and Olpherts both went over when Wakefield were down to 12.
Castleford Tigers scored 22 unanswered points as they came from behind to win at Hull KR and go top of Super League.
Castleford Tigers have signed versatile back Jack Sanderson on a deal until the end of the 2020 season, with an option for a further year. The 21-year-old reached the end of his contract with fellow Super League club Hull FC last year, but trained with the Black and Whites during pre-season.
Distance has only made the Castleford Tigers' bond stronger, according to versatile back Peter Mata'utia.
The Samoa international, his team-mates and coaches have been isolated from one another for almost six weeks while the pandemic has put Super League on hold.
Sharing lockdown video diaries with each other is one way the Tigers have remained united in trying times.
The Samoa international, his team-mates and coaches have been isolated from one another for almost six weeks while the pandemic has put Super League on hold.
Sharing lockdown video diaries with each other is one way the Tigers have remained united in trying times.
Castleford's loanee full-back Jordan Rankin has left Super League to return to his native Australia.
The 28-year-old, who had been at the Tigers on loan from Huddersfield since the start of the 2019 season, has left on compassionate grounds.
He scored 10 tries in 28 appearances for Castleford, having returned to England in 2017.
The 28-year-old, who had been at the Tigers on loan from Huddersfield since the start of the 2019 season, has left on compassionate grounds.
He scored 10 tries in 28 appearances for Castleford, having returned to England in 2017.
Assistant boss Danny Orr will leave Castleford Tigers at the end of the 2020 season to seek new opportunities in his coaching career.
The 42-year-old had two stints as a player at his hometown club in a 15-year spell and was a Great Britain-capped international half-back.
He then moved onto the coaching staff under Ian Millward, and was retained under successor Daryl Powell.
The 42-year-old had two stints as a player at his hometown club in a 15-year spell and was a Great Britain-capped international half-back.
He then moved onto the coaching staff under Ian Millward, and was retained under successor Daryl Powell.
Castleford Tigers back row Oliver Holmes has extended his contract through to the end of the 2021 season.
The 28-year old came through the Super League club's youth academy and made his senior debut in 2010.
The 28-year old came through the Super League club's youth academy and made his senior debut in 2010.
Castleford Tigers have signed Hull FC prop Lewis Bienek on a one-year deal.
The 22-year-old Ireland international made one appearance for the Black and Whites this season.
The 22-year-old Ireland international made one appearance for the Black and Whites this season.
Castleford Tigers winger James Clare has signed a new one-year deal with the Super League club.
The 29-year-old, who made his first-team debut in 2012, will now remain at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle until the end of the 2021 campaign.
The 29-year-old, who made his first-team debut in 2012, will now remain at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle until the end of the 2021 campaign.
France international Benjamin Garcia will captain Catalans Dragons for 2021, following Remi Casty's departure.
The 27-year-old back-rower has been with the Dragons since 2013, but for a spell at Australian National Rugby League side Penrith Panthers in 2016.
Garcia was part of the Catalans' 2018 Challenge Cup-winning side, beating Warrington at Wembley, and has 27 tries in 146 matches for the Perpignan club.
The 27-year-old back-rower has been with the Dragons since 2013, but for a spell at Australian National Rugby League side Penrith Panthers in 2016.
Garcia was part of the Catalans' 2018 Challenge Cup-winning side, beating Warrington at Wembley, and has 27 tries in 146 matches for the Perpignan club.
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| Salford (12) 18 |
| Tries: Brown, Ackers, Lolohea Goals: Brown 3 |
| Castleford (14) 28 |
| Tries: Eden, Watts, Blair, Trueman Goals: Richardson 6 |
Castleford Tigers bounced back from their first defeat of the season by Wigan last week to see off Salford Red Devils, inspired by Paul McShane.
The Tigers edged a first half of two tries apiece as Danny Richardson kicked three goals, including a late penalty goal, to establish a 14-12 lead.
Cheyse Blair and Jake Trueman crossed after the break, as Daryl Powell's Tigers stamped their authority.
Tui Lolohea's score gave Salford hope but Castleford held out.
The two sides meet again in next weekend's Challenge Cup quarter final, live on BBC Two from 17:30 BST on Saturday.
Gareth O'Brien's drop-goal in golden point extra time booked Castleford's place in the Challenge Cup semi-finals with a 19-18 win over Salford.
Salford twice led in the first half through Harvey Livett tries, but Tigers hit back both times through Daniel Smith and Peter Mata'utia.
Salford twice led in the first half through Harvey Livett tries, but Tigers hit back both times through Daniel Smith and Peter Mata'utia.
Castleford Tigers have announced forward Oliver Holmes and half-back Peter Mata'utia have turned down new deals and will leave the club at the end of the season.
Holmes, 28, has spent his entire senior career with Cas having come through the club's academy.
Mata'utia, 30, joined the Tigers from Leigh in July 2018 and has made 50 Super League appearances.
Holmes, 28, has spent his entire senior career with Cas having come through the club's academy.
Mata'utia, 30, joined the Tigers from Leigh in July 2018 and has made 50 Super League appearances.
Castleford have been awarded a 24-0 win over Huddersfield after the Giants were left unable to field a 17-man squad for the game.
Huddersfield called Tuesday's game off on Sunday after a player returned a positive lateral flow Covid test.
A second player was awaiting results while track and trace regulations have taken away at least four more players from their squad.
Ten Super League games have been called off this season because of coronavirus.
Huddersfield called Tuesday's game off on Sunday after a player returned a positive lateral flow Covid test.
A second player was awaiting results while track and trace regulations have taken away at least four more players from their squad.
Ten Super League games have been called off this season because of coronavirus.
Castleford Tigers have signed centre Jimmy Keinhorst on a two-week loan from Hull Kingston Rovers.
The 31-year-old is available for Castleford's next two Super League games, at home to Huddersfield Giants on Monday, 2 August and away at Leeds Rhinos on Friday, 6 August.
Tigers have also signed Featherstone Rovers duo Jake Sweeting and Loui McConnell, both 21, on one-week loans.
Half-back Sweeting and loose forward McConnell can both play against Giants.
The 31-year-old is available for Castleford's next two Super League games, at home to Huddersfield Giants on Monday, 2 August and away at Leeds Rhinos on Friday, 6 August.
Tigers have also signed Featherstone Rovers duo Jake Sweeting and Loui McConnell, both 21, on one-week loans.
Half-back Sweeting and loose forward McConnell can both play against Giants.
Castleford Tigers will sign Hull FC winger Bureta Faraimo on a two-year deal from the 2022 season onwards.
The 31-year-old has scored 40 tries in 80 games since moving to Hull, having been at Parramatta and New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League.
The 31-year-old has scored 40 tries in 80 games since moving to Hull, having been at Parramatta and New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League.
Castleford Tigers half-back Jake Trueman will miss the rest of the 2021 Super League season as he requires surgery on a back injury.
The 22-year-old will undergo an operation next week following a "persistent issue" with the injury.
The 22-year-old will undergo an operation next week following a "persistent issue" with the injury.