Castleford Tigers’ Defensive Woes Continue as Catalans Dragons Run Riot
Castleford Tigers suffered their fourth Super League defeat in five games, going down 24-4 to Catalans Dragons at home. The loss has raised concerns about the Tigers’ leaky defence, with head coach Danny McGuire expressing frustration at his team’s inability to defend their line.
McGuire admitted that his side’s defence was a major worry, citing moments where they looked lost on the field. “We have moments where we look like a good team and moments where we don’t know what we’re doing,” he said.
The Dragons made light work of the Tigers, scoring twice in the first half through Tevita Pangai Junior and Alrix Da Costa. Fouad Yaha and Sam Tomkins added two more tries in the second half, putting the game out of sight. Castleford’s only score came from wing Innes Senior in the closing stages.
McGuire acknowledged that the Dragons handled the conditions better, praising their game management and simplicity. “They used their big bodies down the middle and kicked into corners,” he said.
The loss is a setback for the Tigers, who have struggled to find consistency this season. McGuire will be looking to address his team’s defensive issues ahead of their next game.
Meanwhile, Catalans Dragons coach Steve McNamara was pleased with his team’s performance, saying, “There’s a lot left in our team, and we’re not quite where some of the teams are right now.” The Dragons have now won two games in a row and will be looking to build on this momentum.
Castleford Tigers’ Defensive Woes Continue as Catalans Dragons Run Riot
Castleford Tigers suffered their fourth Super League defeat in five games, going down 24-4 to Catalans Dragons at home. The loss has raised concerns about the Tigers’ leaky defence, with head coach Danny McGuire expressing frustration at his team’s inability to defend their line.
McGuire admitted that his side’s defence was a major worry, citing moments where they looked lost on the field. “We have moments where we look like a good team and moments where we don’t know what we’re doing,” he said.
The Dragons made light work of the Tigers, scoring twice in the first half through Tevita Pangai Junior and Alrix Da Costa. Fouad Yaha and Sam Tomkins added two more tries in the second half, putting the game out of sight. Castleford’s only score came from wing Innes Senior in the closing stages.
McGuire acknowledged that the Dragons handled the conditions better, praising their game management and simplicity. “They used their big bodies down the middle and kicked into corners,” he said.
The loss is a setback for the Tigers, who have struggled to find consistency this season. McGuire will be looking to address his team’s defensive issues ahead of their next game.
Meanwhile, Catalans Dragons coach Steve McNamara was pleased with his team’s performance, saying, “There’s a lot left in our team, and we’re not quite where some of the teams are right now.” The Dragons have now won two games in a row and will be looking to build on this momentum.