Season: 25/26

Castleford RUFC vs Corinthians

Castleford RUFC Edge Past Leeds Corinthians in Gritty Encounter
Castleford RUFC 9 – 7 Leeds Corinthians
Castleford RUFC secured a hard-fought 9-7 victory over Leeds Corinthians in a closely contested fixture, thanks to the accurate boot of scrum-half Ian Mattison, who slotted three penalties to seal the win.
In a match where scoring chances were at a premium, skipper Mark Poppleton made the decision to take the points that were on offer. Ian Mattison kept his cool to convert all three of his penalty attempts, with the home side’s discipline and forward dominance helping to create the opportunities.
Winger Max Lambourne made an impressive debut, showing pace and intent out wide, while centre Jordan Rice marked his return to the squad with a series of strong carries that helped Castleford gain crucial territory throughout the match.
The Castleford forward pack were outstanding from the first whistle to the last, setting the platform with dominant scrummaging and aggressive work at the breakdown. Back rower Kean Hiscock was particularly influential, leading from the front with relentless energy and physicality — earning him a well-deserved player of the match award.
Despite a late try from Leeds Corinthians which narrowed the margin, Castleford’s defence held firm in the closing stages to secure an important win in front of their home supporters

Castleford RUFC vs Rotherham Phoenix

Castleford RUFC First team play Rotherham Phoenix on Saturday 27th September 3pm Kick off @ The Insulation Direct Arena, Whitwood Common Lane, Castleford, WF10 5PD

Free Entry, food and refreshments available.

Hemsworth RUFC vs Castleford RUFC

 

Result: Hemsworth RUFC 41 – 36 Castleford RUFC

Castleford RUFC narrowly fell short in a thrilling contest away at Hemsworth, losing 41-36 in a dramatic game that was decided on the very last play. Despite a spirited and skillful performance from the visitors, Hemsworth clinched the win with a try deep into injury time.

Castleford came out firing and matched Hemsworth’s physicality up front, with Kean Hiscock, Jordan McCoy, and Mikey Firth putting in standout performances against a big and aggressive Hemsworth pack. Firth was particularly impressive, capping off his afternoon with a well-earned try, showcasing power and determination from close range.

The Castleford backs were in scintillating form, playing with pace, width, and flair. Centre Kyle Kesik crossed the whitewash after a quick hands close to the blindside, winger Charlie Kaye added another with a well-finished effort out wide, chasing his own kick through after a smart blind side switch. However, it was Brad Moules who stole the show, grabbing two brilliant tries and earning the Player of the Match honours for his relentless attacking threat and solid defence.

Fly-half Ian Mattison kept the scoreboard ticking, converting four of the five tries and adding a penalty to round out Castleford’s 36 points.

The game swung back and forth with both sides trading scores throughout. Castleford looked to have done enough heading into the final minutes, but Hemsworth remained patient and clinical. Their persistence paid off in the dying moments, crashing over for the decisive try and sealing a dramatic 41-36 victory.

Despite the loss, Castleford can take plenty of positives from a hard-fought and entertaining performance, especially against a strong and physical opponent.

A well-fought battle – congratulations to Hemsworth RUFC on their victory. Castleford will regroup and look ahead to the cup game in two weeks time.

Under 16s Girls

Our U16s girls rugby team is for girls in school years 10 and 11, making them approximately 15 or 16 years old.

We welcome both new and experienced players. You can join even if you have never played before, Rugby League players are welcome.

Training sessions are Wednesday afternoons 6 till 7 and matches are often on Sunday afternoons.

Castleford under 16s also promote our girls to development programs like the Yorkshire Player Development Group which is a step up for more experienced players.