In depth- Castleford Tigers vs London Broncos (Betfred Super League Round 9)

Throughout the years of this fixture, the Broncos have accumulated a points difference of -235, scoring 1055 points and conceding 1290 points. London’s biggest win against Castleford at Wheldon Road came on the 5^th November 1995, where the Broncos came away 8-37 victors. The largest points margin which the Broncos have ever beaten Castleford by came on 25^th August 1996 (56-0). Castleford’s biggest victory vs the Broncos at home came on the 3^rd August 2014 with a 64-18 victory. The highest victory which the Tigers have had against the Broncos came on July 20^th, 2008, with a 12-66 victory at the Stoop.

Castleford Tigers Breakdown

Castleford Tigers joined the sport of Rugby League in 1926 having previously been a successful junior club and since 1927 has always played home games at the current stadium on Wheldon Road which has been known as The Mend-A-Hose Jungle since 2014.

The Tigers have grown into one of the most famous Rugby League Clubs in the United Kingdom and has consistently produced players who have achieved worldwide status in the game of Rugby League while playing in the famous black and amber colours. With numerous players featuring at an international level.

The region has always and continues to be a rich hub of Rugby League talent, competing at the top level whilst being centre of its local community.

International players from the area include legends such as halfbacks Alan Hardisty & Keith Hepworth, who starred for the club in the 1960's to early 1970's, Malcolm Reilly who made his name at the club before becoming a legend of the game internationally and John Joyner who is the player to have represented the club most with 585 + 28 appearances. In recent years players such as Paul McShane, Niall Evalds and Joe Westerman have featured for the England national side.

Arguably the greatest achievements in Castleford Tigers history, have been four Wembley Challenge Cup victories in 1935, 1969, 1970 & 1986.

2017 was quite a year for the Tigers, finishing the Betfred Super League 10 points clear to lift the League Leaders Shield for the first time in the club's history.

Honours:

Challenge Cup: 1934-35, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1985-86.

Super League leaders shield: 2017.

National League 1 champions: 2007.

CASTLEFORD TIGERS v LONDON BRONCOS- Last ten meetings:

Castleford 20, London Broncos 6 (10/8/19)

Castleford 42, London Broncos 10 (30/6/19)

London Broncos 6, Castleford 40 (23/2/19)

(at Trailfinders Sports Ground, Ealing)

Castleford 64, London Broncos 18 (3/8/14)

London Broncos 6, Castleford 54 (27/3/14)

(at The Hive, Barnet)

London Broncos 30, Castleford 30 (1/6/13)

(at Twickenham Stoop)

Castleford 12, London Broncos 26 (17/3/13)

Castleford 20, London Broncos 42 (12/8/12)

London Broncos 42, Castleford 16 (10/3/12)

(at Twickenham Stoop)

Castleford 56, Harlequins 24 (29/5/11)

Click below to watch the highlights of our 2024 pre-season fixture vs Castleford Tigers at the Mend-a-Hose Jungle (21/1/24, Castleford 14- London 14).