Wigan Warriors loan man ruled out of Castleford Tigers debut but ex-Leeds Rhinos and Trinity centre will play

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk— The Leeds-born prop was brought in on Tuesday to begin a two-week deal, but suffered an injury in the final training session ahead of Friday’s visit of London Broncos and is now in doubt for next week’s game at Leigh Leopards. Speaking at his weekly preview press conference this morning (Thursday), coach Craig Lingard said: “Sam has unfortunately just pulled up in the team run today, so he's going to be missing this week. “That's a bit of a blow for us. We brought him in for a reason, to give us...

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Ex-Leeds Rhinos man Luke Hooley 'big part' of Castleford Tigers' future despite Featherstone Rovers loan. Hooley, who joined Tigers from Rhinos in pre-season on a two-year deal, will spend the next fortnight with Castleford’s Betfred Championship neighbours as he regains match fitness. He faces competition for his Super League place from recent signing Tex Hoy, but Lingard insisted: “Luke is here for next year.” Explaining the loan move, Lingard said: “He has missed the last five weeks or so with a shoulder injury he got in the Challenge Cup game at Batley and we brought Tex in last week and he...

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Ex-Wakefield Trinity star Yusuf Aydin who had Leeds Rhinos loan involved in Hull KR-Hull FC swap deal. Yusuf Aydin has joined Hull FC from Hull KR on a contract until the end of 2026, with fellow prop Jack Brown moving the other way on a similar deal. Aydin has been on loan at Hull and made his debut in the defeat by Leeds at the end of last month. The 23-year-old came through Trinity’s academy system and made his Betfred Super League debut four years ago. He featured once as a substitute for Rhinos in 2022 and joined Hull KR the following season. Brown, 23, made his Hull FC debut in 2019 and...

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Wakefield Trinity sign ex-Castleford Tigers star Mike McMeeken from Catalans Dragons. The Catalans Dragons man has signed from next year until the end of 2028. The 29-year old previously played under Trinity boss Daryl Powell at Castleford Tigers after beginning his career with London Broncos. McMeeken, who has nine England caps, told Trinity’s website: “I am thrilled to be joining this new-look Wakefield team in 2025. From having a good conversation with Powelly about the direction the club is going in, it’s a journey I was extremely keen to be a part of. “Since Matt’s [owner...