Watched by a crowd of 9,026, Tigers started well in the opening game of Betfred Super League’s Easter weekend and put Rhinos under huge pressure in the first half, forcing five goalline drop-outs. But, after Danny Richardson hit a post with an early penalty, the home side couldn’t find a way through the opposition’s defence and were made to pay when Leeds broke the deadlock a couple of minutes into the second period. That took the wind out of Castleford’s sails and they never looked like getting back into the contest, despite Josh Simm’s late try which Richardson converted. Here’s how the Tigers players rated.
1. Castleford Tigers player ratings
Castleford Tigers player ratings Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
2. Full-back: Jack Broadbent (squad number three)
Had a good first half, dealt well with Leeds' kicks and posed a threat 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
3. Wing: Josh Simm (no 2)
Had one opportunity and took it, as a good winger should 6. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
4. Centre: Josh Hodson (no 18)
Super League debut, did okay, but nothing spectacular 5 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
5. Sam Wood (no 4)
Good early on, got some offloads away and caused Leeds problems 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
6. Wing: Innes Senior (no 5)
Beaten in the air for Rhinos' opening try, but looked threatening early on 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com