Castleford Deliver Stunning Upset Against Wigan

In a shocking turnaround, Castleford, who had been struggling in the Betfred Super League, secured a 24-14 win against Wigan at the Brick Community Stadium. Following a dismal 34-0 loss to Wakefield in their previous league game, Castleford bounced back with a strong second-half performance. The team's early try from Krystian Mapapalangi, converted by Tom Weaver, set the tone for their surprising win. Wigan, seeking to level with the league leaders, had opportunities, including a near-try by Jai Field that was thwarted by Mikaele Ravalawa's defensive tackle. Dayon Sambou's athletic dive put Wigan on the board, and they briefly took the lead before halftime. However, Castleford regrouped and scored tries through Jack Ashworth and Mapapalangi, with George Lawler adding a fourth. Despite a video review disallowing another try and a successful captain's challenge by Wigan, Castleford held on for a well-deserved victory, silencing their critics after a poor run of form.