CASTLEFORD TIGERS have completed the stunning signing of NRL star Mikaele Ravalawa on a three-year deal.

Fresh off the back of announcing the capture of Canterbury Bulldogs fullback Blake Taaffe and Newcastle Knights forward Brock Greacen, the Tigers have made a statement with the announcement of Ravalawa’s signature.

Currently on loan with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the 27-year-old has made three appearances for Wayne Bennett’s side during the 2025 NRL campaign, but almost 100 for the St George Illawarra Dragons.

Having also been capped five times by Fiji, Ravalawa will add power and pace to a Castleford backline that has struggled to keep up with its Super League rivals in 2025.

Upon signing, Ravalawa said: “I’m really excited to come and join a new team. I was happy with the way they treated me; everything was really positive.

“I’m looking forward to getting ready to rip-in with the boys and experience a new county for the second time. My strengths are my kick returns and scoring some tries.”

Castleford’s director of rugby Chris Chester also spoke on the news: “I’m delighted that we’ve able to bring the quality of Mikaele over to the Castleford Tigers for the next three years.

“I think this signing shows how serious we are as a club to get things right on the field for 2026.

“Mika has a high work rate, great yardage carry and is also a proven try scorer at the highest level.

“I know Mika is really excited about joining up with Ryan Carr again and is really excited to taste the experience of playing at The OneBore stadium.”