In a high-stakes West Yorkshire derby, the Castleford Tigers secured a narrow 36-34 victory over league leaders Leeds Rhinos. The Tigers mounted an impressive rally, overcoming a 16-point deficit to claim only their second win in seven outings.
The match featured 13 total tries at the OneBore Stadium, marking a significant turn of events that denied the Rhinos a chance to extend their Super League lead. Despite Maika Sivo scoring a standout try for Leeds, the visitors suffered their fourth league loss of the season. Jason Qareqare was a key figure for Castleford, crossing the try line twice in the turnaround.
Following this result, Castleford has climbed to 10th place, moving ahead of the York Knights and Bradford Bulls. The match was characterized by intense momentum shifts throughout the contest.
