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Castleford Tigers
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About Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers joined rugby league in 1926 after being a successful junior club, and has played home games at Wheldon Road since 1927. The ground has been known as The Jungle since 2014.
The club has produced international players across the decades, from halfbacks Alan Hardisty and Keith Hepworth in the 1960s and 70s to Malcolm Reilly, and John Joyner, who holds the club's appearances record with 585 plus 28 as a substitute. Its community arm, the Castleford Tigers Foundation, is a registered charity.
Honours & highlights
- Challenge Cup winners: 1934-35, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1985-86
- Super League League Leaders' Shield: 2017, the club's first
- Yorkshire Cup winners: 1977-78, 1981-82, 1986-87, 1990-91, 1991-92
- John Player Trophy 1976-77, Regal Trophy 1993-94, BBC2 Floodlit Trophy four times (1965-66 to 1967-68 and 1976-77)
- Yorkshire League champions: 1932-33, 1938-39, 1964-65
- National League One Grand Final winners 2005 and 2007; National League One champions 2007
Information from the club's official website, castlefordtigers.com.
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Squad and photos from the club's official website. View the official squad page →
WHERE TO WATCH
The ground
Wheldon Road
Currently named The OneBore Stadium; known to fans as The Jungle
Address: Wheldon Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2SD
Phone: 01977 529 264
Around the ground
- Home of Castleford RLFC since 1927; the ground was originally home to Castleford Town football club.
- Record attendance: 25,449, for a Challenge Cup third-round tie against Hunslet in 1935.
- Smoking and e-cigarettes are not permitted inside the ground.
Facilities
- Riverside Signs & Designs Restaurant: matchday hospitality with a two-course meal and a private bar in the Main Stand.
- The Centenary Lounge: a three-course meal in the company of club directors, with pre-match and post-match interviews.
- Both packages include early squad line-ups and half-time refreshments; see the club's hospitality page for current prices.
Accessibility
For any questions about stadium access, contact the club on 01977 529 264.
Getting there
- By road from the west: leave the M62 at junction 31 and follow the A655 towards Castleford, then the A6032 to Wheldon Road.
- By road from the north, south or east: leave the M62 at junction 32 onto the A639, then the A656 to Wheldon Road.
- By train or bus: a 15-20 minute walk from Castleford train and bus station, with regular services to Leeds and Wakefield.
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