Combined XIII: Castleford Tigers v St Helens

Ahead of Thursday’s first play-off semi-final between Castleford and St Helens, we’ve taken the plunge and thrown together a combined side featuring the very best…

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Luke Gale named Rugby League Writers’ player of the year

The Rugby League Writers and Broadcasters Association has named Castleford half-back Luke Gale as its player of the year for 2017. Gale, who is currently…

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It’s time to show what we’re made of, says Castleford captain Michael Shenton

Castleford captain Michael Shenton admits it is time to prove what the Super League leaders are made of in a do-or-die game on Thursday night…

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Luke Gale drops strongest hint yet he will play on Thursday

Luke Gale has revealed how he was initially prescribed medicine to relieve heartburn before undergoing emergency surgery to remove his appendix – before dropping the…

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Hull seal semi spot with comfortable Castleford victory

Hull FC sealed a third-placed finish and semi-final meeting with Leeds Rhinos with a 48-16 victory at League Leaders Castleford Tigers. Quickfire tries from Albert…

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Taylor calls on Hull to excel in “knockout game” at Castleford tonight

Hull FC have already played – and beaten – Castleford in one quarter-final this year: and prop Scott Taylor has likened tonight’s huge game against…

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Powell hits back at critics suggesting he’s fielding weakened team on Friday

Castleford Tigers coach Daryl Powell has laughed off criticism from some quarters suggesting he is deliberately fielding a weakened team on Friday night – saying…

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SQUAD WATCH: Castleford ring the changes for Hull FC clash

Castleford v Hull (8pm, Sky Sports) Castleford coach Daryl Powell has made six changes for Friday night’s clash against Hull FC – who need a…

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TotalRL’s Team of the Week: Super 8s, Round 6

Fullback: Ben Barba (St Helens) The mercurial NRL superstar retains his place in our team for a second consecutive week – and last Friday against…

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Powell tips Trueman for greatness

Daryl Powell has backed Jake Trueman to become a star after he burst onto the scene in Castleford’s win over Wigan. The 18-year-old halfback put…

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