Castleford Tigers Shock Wigan Warriors with 24-14 Victory in Super League Upset
In a stunning turn of events, Castleford Tigers triumphed over Wigan Warriors with a 24-14 victory at the Brick Community Stadium. This unexpected win came after Castleford's dismal performance in their last match, where they were defeated 34-0 by Wakefield, leaving them at the bottom of the Betfred Super League table. The match began with Castleford silencing the home crowd early on, as Krystian Mapapalangi scored the first try following a swift break down the left, with Tom Weaver successfully converting. Wigan, aiming to level points with the league leaders, nearly scored in the 16th minute when Jai Field was denied by an impressive tackle from Mikaele Ravalawa. However, Wigan found the scoreboard in the 24th minute with a spectacular diving try from Dayon Sambou, converted by Adam Keighran. The Warriors took the lead shortly before halftime when Zach Eckersley scored after a high kick from Jack Farrimond. A penalty from Keighran made it 14-6 at the break. Castleford regrouped after halftime, with Jack Ashworth scoring in the 45th minute. Mapapalangi then extended the lead with another try, putting Castleford ahead. George Lawler added a fourth try, leaving Wigan trailing by 10 points as Weaver's conversion followed. Despite a video review ruling out a potential try for Weaver, Wigan's late efforts fell short as Castleford secured a well-deserved victory, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the Super League.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-04-19