In a breathtaking Betfred Super League clash, Castleford Tigers pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat Leeds Rhinos 36-34 on October 7. The Tigers, trailing by 16 points, secured just their second win in seven matches, while Leeds missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of the league.

The match, held at the packed OneBore Stadium, showcased a total of 13 tries, thrilling fans throughout. Maika Sivo of Leeds scored one of the season's standout tries, but it wasn't enough to prevent their fourth league defeat of the season.

Key moments included:

• James McDonnell opening the scoring for Leeds just 60 seconds into the game.
• Alfie Edgell scoring his first league try, followed by Brodie Croft adding a third try within the first 15 minutes.
• Castleford's Mikaele Ravalawa finally got them on the board with a determined effort.
• Sivo's spectacular 80-meter run for Leeds' fourth try, showcasing his impressive skills.

The game took a serious turn when Leeds hooker Daniel Levi suffered a severe injury, later reported to have regained consciousness en route to the hospital.

As the match progressed, Castleford began to find their rhythm. Ashton Golding and Jason Qareqare each scored to narrow the gap, with Tom Weaver converting crucial tries.

With the final whistle met by roaring cheers, Castleford celebrated a remarkable victory, climbing above their Yorkshire rivals York Knights and Bradford Bulls to reach 10th place in the standings.