2020 Castleford Tigers season

This article details the Castleford Tigers's rugby league football club's 2020 season.

2020 Castleford Tigers season
Super League Rank2nd
2020 recordWins: 5; Draws: 0; Losses: 2
Points scoredFor: 158; Against: 104
Team information
CEOIan Fulton
Head CoachDaryl Powell
Captain
StadiumWheldon Road
Avg. Attend.7,712
Agg. Attend.23,318
High. Attend.8,848
Low. Attend.7,202
Top scorers
TriesDerrell Olpherts (6)
GoalsDanny Richardson (27)
PointsDanny Richardson (58)

Fixtures and results

  Win   Draw   Loss

  • All fixtures are subject to change

Challenge Cup
Date and TimeRndVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceTVReport
TBC6 York City KnightsABootham Crescent


Regular Season
Date and TimeRndVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceTVReport
2 February, 14:301 Toronto WolfpackAHeadingleyW28–10Eden, Mata'utia, Milner, Millington, ShentonRichardson (4)19,500Sky SportsReport
7 February, 19:452 Wigan WarriorsHThe Mend-A-Hose JungleW16–12Blair, Olpherts,Richardson (4)8,848N/AReport
15 February, 18:003 Catalans DragonsAStade Gilbert BrutusL18–36Blair, Clare, Olpherts,Richardson (3)8,886N/AReport
21 February, 19:454 Wakefield TrinityHThe Mend-A-Hose JungleW32–15Blair, Clare (2), Olpherts (2), HolmesRichardson (4)7,202Sky SportsReport
27 February, 19:455 Hull KRAKcom Craven ParkW28–8Shenton, Richardson, Clare, McMeekenRichardson (6)7,464Sky SportsReport
6 March, 19:456 Warrington WolvesAHalliwell Jones StadiumL8–9TurnerRichardson (2)9,228Sky SportsReport
15 March, 15:307 St. HelensHThe Mend-A-Hose JungleW28–14Olpherts (2), Mata'utia, Blair, TruemanRichardson (4)7,268Sky SportsReport
P–P [lower-alpha 1]8 Salford Red DevilsAAJ Bell Stadium
P–P[lower-alpha 1]9 Leeds RhinosHThe Mend-A-Hose Jungle
P–P[lower-alpha 1]10 Huddersfield GiantsHThe Mend-A-Hose Jungle
P–P[lower-alpha 1]11 Wakefield TrinityAThe Mobile Rocket Stadium
P–P[lower-alpha 1]12 Hull KRHThe Mend-A-Hose Jungle
  1. as a result of the covid 19 outbreak, the RFL announced a suspension of fixtures in the Betfred Super League season, initially until 3rd April, during which time the season’s structure and fixture rescheduling will be considered..

League standings
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1 Wigan Warriors 7 5 0 2 172 92 +80 10 League Leaders' Shield/ Play-off Semi Final
2 Castleford Tigers 7 5 0 2 158 104 +54 10 Play-off Semi Final
3 Leeds Rhinos 5 4 0 1 180 60 +120 8
4 Warrington Wolves 7 4 0 3 116 104 +12 8
5 Huddersfield Giants 5 4 0 1 88 78 +10 8
6 St. Helens 6 3 0 3 136 85 +51 6
7 Catalans Dragons 4 3 0 1 112 93 +19 6
8 Hull FC 7 3 0 4 145 176 −31 6
9 Wakefield Trinity 5 2 0 3 93 109 −16 4
10 Salford Red Devils 7 2 0 5 94 164 −70 4
11 Hull KR 6 1 0 5 84 169 −85 2
12 Toronto Wolfpack 6 0 0 6 70 214 −144 0 Relegated to Championship
Updated to match(es) played on 15 March 2020. Source:


Discipline

Player statistics
  • As of Round 7 (15 March 2020)

2020 squad
2020 Castleford Tigers Squad
First team squad Coaching staff

Head coach

Assistant coaches

Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)

Updated: January 2019
Source(s): 2019 Squad

2020 Transfers

Gains

PlayerClubContractDate
Tyler HepiToulouse Olympique1 YearJune 2019[1]
George GriffinSalford Red Devils2 YearsJuly 2019 [2]
Derrell OlphertsSalford Red Devils3 YearsJuly 2019 [3]
Sosaia FekiCronulla Sharks3 YearsJuly 2019 [4]
Jordan RankinHuddersfield Giants1 YearOctober 2019 [5]
Danny RichardsonSt Helens3 YearsOctober 2019 [6]


Losses

PlayerClubContractDate
Mitch ClarkWigan Warriors2 YearsJuly 2019[7]
Cory AstonLondon Broncos2 YearsJuly 2019[8]
Will MaherHull KR2 YearsAugust 2019[9]
Greg MinikinHull KR3 YearsAugust 2019
Tuoyo EgodoLondon Broncos2 YearsAugust 2019
Kieran GillNewcastle1 YearSeptember 2019 [10]
Joe WardleHuddersfield Giants1 YearOctober 2019[11]
Luke GaleLeeds Rhinos2 YearsOctober 2019 [12]
Chris ClarksonYork City Knights1 YearOctober 2019
Jake SweetingFeatherstone Rovers1 YearOctober 2019
Jamie EllisHull KR1 YearDecember 2019 [13]

    References
    1. "New recruit Tyla Hepi is 'perfect fit' for Castleford Tigers, admits Daryl Powell". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
    2. "George Griffin: Castleford Tigers sign Salford Red Devils forward from 2020 season". BBC Sport. July 2019.
    3. "Derrell Olpherts: Castleford sign Salford Red Devils winger on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 2 July 2019.
    4. "Feki arrives at Castleford".
    5. "Rankin to remain at Tigers".
    6. "Tigers secure Richardson signing".
    7. "Mitch Clark leaves Castleford Tigers with immediate effect".
    8. "Cory Aston: London Broncos to sign Castleford Tigers half-back". BBC Sport. 18 July 2019.
    9. "Will Maher: Hull KR sign Castleford forward". BBC Sport. 12 October 2019.
    10. "Kieran Gill commits to Newcastle Thunder".
    11. "Jordan Rankin & Joe Wardle: Castleford and Huddersfield swap deal renewed for 2020". BBC Sport. 3 October 2019.
    12. "Tigers confirm Gale departure".
    13. "Ellis departs Tigers".
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