Castleford Tigers 2024 season
Team information
ChairmanIan Fulton
Head CoachCraig Lingard
Captain
StadiumThe Jungle (Wheldon Road)
Home colours
Away colours
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The 2024 season will be the Castleford Tigers' 99th season in existence and 17th consecutive season in the top flight of English rugby league. The club will compete in the Super League XXIX and the 2024 Challenge Cup.

First-team squad

2024 Castleford Tigers Squad
First team squad Coaching staff

Head coach

Assistant coach

Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice-captain(s)
  • (gk) Goal kicker

Updated: 22 October 2023
Source(s):

Transfers and loans

Transfers in

PlayerFromContractDateRef.
Papua New Guinea Nixon Putt Central Queensland Capras 2 years 29 September 2023 [1]
Lebanon Elie El-Zakhem North Sydney Bears 2 years 29 September 2023 [1]
Papua New Guinea Sylvester Namo Townsville Blackhawks 2 years 1 October 2023 [2]
England Josh Hodson Batley Bulldogs 2 years 2 October 2023 [3]
England Josh Simm Wynnum Manly Seagulls 2 years 3 October 2023 [4]
England Sam Wood Hull Kingston Rovers 3 years 4 October 2023 [5]
England Luke Hooley Leeds Rhinos 2 years 5 October 2023 [6]
England Rowan Milnes Hull Kingston Rovers 2 years 8 October 2023 [7]
Democratic Republic of the Congo Samy Kibula Batley Bulldogs 1 year[lower-alpha 1] 19 October 2023 [8]
Jamaica Luis Johnson Hull Kingston Rovers 1 year 18 December 2023 [9]

Loans in

PlayerFromLoan typeArrivalReturnRef.
Ireland Innes Senior Huddersfield Giants Season-long 11 October 2023 Ongoing [10]

Transfers out

NoPlayerToContractDateRef.
16 England Adam Milner Huddersfield Giants 1 year[lower-alpha 1][lower-alpha 2] 25 May 2023 [11]
1 England Niall Evalds Hull Kingston Rovers 2 years 23 August 2023 [12]
3 Jamaica Jordan Turner Oldham 2 years 23 August 2023 [13]
14 England Nathan Massey Featherstone Rovers 1 year 12 September 2023 [14][15]
2 England Greg Eden Halifax Panthers 2 years 19 September 2023 [16][17]
23 Samoa Suaia Matagi Doncaster 1 year 19 September 2023 [16][18]
15 England Alex Sutcliffe Doncaster 1 year 20 September 2023 [19][20]
27 England Bailey Dawson Dewsbury Rams 1 year 20 September 2023 [19][21]
29 England Kieran Hudson Leeds Rhinos 1 year 20 September 2023 [19][22]
30 England Jacob Hookem Dewsbury Rams 1 year 20 September 2023 [19][23]
35 England Ilikaya Mafi Released 20 September 2023 [19]
11 Cook Islands Kenny Edwards Mackay Cutters[lower-alpha 3] 2 years 20 September 2023 [24][25]
26 Nigeria Elliot Wallis Huddersfield Giants 4 years 11 October 2023 [10]
6 England Gareth Widdop Halifax Panthers[lower-alpha 4] 1 year 18 October 2023 [26][27]
33 England Aaron Willis Midlands Hurricanes 1 year 22 October 2023 [28][29]
— England Jacques O'Neill Released 22 October 2023 [28][30]

Dual registration

Castleford also agreed a dual registration partnership with the Batley Bulldogs in the Championship.[31][32]

  1. 1 2 With an option for a further year
  2. ↑ Milner initially joined Huddersfield on loan, with the deal being made permanent at the end of the 2023 season
  3. ↑ Edwards initially announced his retirement, but later joined the Mackay Cutters on a two-year deal
  4. ↑ Widdop initially announced his retirement, but later joined the Halifax Panthers on a one-year deal

Pre-season friendlies

Castleford's first fixture of 2024 will be against Keighley Cougars, announced in November 2023.[33] They will also play the Huddersfield Giants and the London Broncos, both announced in December.[34][35]

DateOppositionH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsDrop goalsSource
Sun 14 January[lower-alpha 1] Keighley Cougars A Cougar Park
Sun 21 January London Broncos H Wheldon Road
Sun 4 February[lower-alpha 2] Huddersfield Giants H Wheldon Road
  1. ↑ Jake Webster's farewell match, after his testimonial was postponed in 2023
  2. ↑ Paul McShane's testimonial match

Super League

Results

On 23 November 2023, the Super League fixtures were announced.[36] All fixtures are subject to change, and matches from round 16 onwards may be rescheduled for broadcast on Sky Sports.[37]

DateRoundOppositionH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsDrop goalsAttendanceSource
Sat 17 February 1 Wigan Warriors H Wheldon Road
Sun 25 February 2 Salford Red Devils A Salford Stadium
Fri 1 March 3 Warrington Wolves A Halliwell Jones Stadium
Fri 8 March 4 Huddersfield Giants H Wheldon Road
Sat 16 March 5 Catalans Dragons A Stade Gilbert Brutus
Thu 28 March 6 Leeds Rhinos H Wheldon Road
Fri 5 April 7 Salford Red Devils H Wheldon Road
Fri 19 April 8 Wigan Warriors A DW Stadium
Fri 26 April 9 London Broncos H Wheldon Road
Sat 4 May 10 Leigh Leopards A Leigh Sports Village
Fri 10 May 11 St Helens H Wheldon Road
Fri 24 May 12 Hull FC H Wheldon Road
Fri 31 May 13 Leeds Rhinos A Headingley Stadium
Fri 14 June 14 Wigan Warriors H Wheldon Road
Thu 20 June 15 Hull KR H Wheldon Road
Fri 5 July 16 St Helens A Totally Wicked Stadium
Fri 12 July 17 London Broncos A Plough Lane
Fri 19 July 18 Catalans Dragons H Wheldon Road
Sat 27 July 19 Salford Red Devils A Salford Stadium
Fri 2 August 20 Leigh Leopards H Wheldon Road
Fri 9 August 21 Hull KR A Craven Park
Sun 18 August 22 Huddersfield Giants N Elland Road
Fri 23 August 23 Warrington Wolves H Wheldon Road
Sat 31 August 24 Hull FC A MKM Stadium
Fri 6 September 25 Leigh Leopards H Wheldon Road
Fri 13 September 26 St Helens A Totally Wicked Stadium
Fri 20 September 27 Huddersfield Giants A Kirklees Stadium

    League table

    Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
    1 Castleford Tigers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to Semi-finals
    2 Catalans Dragons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    3 Huddersfield Giants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to Eliminators
    4 Hull FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    5 Hull Kingston Rovers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    6 Leeds Rhinos 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    7 Leigh Leopards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    8 London Broncos 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    9 Salford Red Devils 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    10 St. Helens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    11 Warrington Wolves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    12 Wigan Warriors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Source:

    Challenge Cup

    As a Super League club, Castleford will enter the 2024 Challenge Cup in the Sixth Round, scheduled to be played in late March.[38]

    References

    1. 1 2 "Castleford Tigers: Putt and El-Zakhem join, new contract for Joe Westerman". BBC Sport. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
    2. ↑ "Sylvester Namo: Castleford sign PNG international as Liam Watts agrees new deal". BBC Sport. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
    3. ↑ "Josh Hodson: Castleford Tigers to sign Batley Bulldogs centre from 2024". BBC Sport. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
    4. ↑ "Josh Simm: Castleford Tigers sign ex-St Helens centre for 2024 season". BBC Sport. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
    5. ↑ "Sam Wood: Castleford Tigers sign versatile back from Hull KR on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
    6. ↑ "Luke Hooley: Castleford Tigers sign Leeds Rhinos full-back". BBC Sport. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
    7. ↑ "Rowan Milnes: Castleford Tigers to sign Hull KR half-back for 2024 season". BBC Sport. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
    8. ↑ Smith, Peter (19 October 2023). "Castleford Tigers sign ex-Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves forward Samy Kibula". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
    9. ↑ "Luis Johnson: Castleford Tigers sign forward from Hull KR on one-year deal". BBC Sport. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
    10. 1 2 "Huddersfield Giants swap Innes Senior for Castleford Tigers' Elliot Wallis". BBC Sport. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
    11. ↑ "Adam Milner: Huddersfield Giants sign Castleford Tigers stalwart on initial loan". BBC Sport. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
    12. ↑ "Niall Evalds: Hull KR to sign Castleford full-back from 2024 season on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
    13. ↑ Darbyshire, Drew (23 August 2023). "Jordan Turner: Super League stalwart to join hometown club in player-coach role in 2024". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
    14. ↑ "Nathan Massey: Castleford Tigers stalwart to end 19-year stay at Super League club after 2023 season". BBC Sport. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
    15. ↑ O'Brien, James (10 November 2023). "Former Castleford Tigers prop Nathan Massey follows through on Featherstone Rovers pledge despite Championship status". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
    16. 1 2 "Greg Eden & Suaia Matagi: Castleford Tigers duo to leave after 2023 Super League season". BBC Sport. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
    17. ↑ Tomlinson, Daniel (7 November 2023). "Halifax Panthers sign veteran winger Greg Eden as 2024 squad takes shape". Yorkshire Live. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
    18. ↑ Olawumi, Ben (3 November 2023). "Championship move confirmed for former NRL ace following Castleford Tigers departure: 'I'm just getting started'". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
    19. 1 2 3 4 5 McAllister, Josh (20 September 2023). "Castleford Tigers confirm five more departures, including ex-Leeds Rhinos man". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
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    21. ↑ Darbyshire, Drew (11 November 2023). "Former Castleford Tigers, Hull KR starlet makes permanent Championship move for 2024: 'I'm absolutely buzzing'". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
    22. ↑ "Kieran Hudson: John Holmes' grandson joins Leeds Rhinos from Castleford Tigers". BBC Sport. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
    23. ↑ Darbyshire, Drew (25 October 2023). "Former Castleford Tigers and Hull FC youngster makes Championship move for 2024". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
    24. ↑ "Kenny Edwards: Castleford Tigers back-rower to retire after 2023 season". BBC Sport. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
    25. ↑ Darbyshire, Drew (2 November 2023). "Kenny Edwards finds new club in Australia on two-year deal following Castleford Tigers departure". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
    26. ↑ "Gareth Widdop: Castleford announce departure of Great Britain half-back". BBC Sport. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
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    29. ↑ Darbyshire, Drew (7 November 2023). "Castleford Tigers youngster makes League 1 move: 'A quality young player with Super League experience'". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
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    31. ↑ "Fords announce dual reg partnership with Batley Bulldogs". Castleford Tigers. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
    32. ↑ O'Brien, James (30 November 2023). "Castleford Tigers to link up with Craig Lingard's former club Batley Bulldogs in 2024". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
    33. ↑ "Tigers to take on Keighley at Cougar Park". Castleford Tigers. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
    34. ↑ "Tigers to take on Huddersfield in McShane testimonial". Castleford Tigers. 2 December 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
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    36. ↑ "2024 fixtures released". Super League. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
    37. ↑ "Super League 2024 fixtures: Every match for the regular season, plus play-off and Grand Final dates". Sky Sports. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
    38. ↑ Olawumi, Ben (23 November 2023). "2024 Super League schedule locked in: Fixtures revealed, Challenge Cup round dates, June Internationals". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
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