2013 Castleford Tigers season

English rugby league season March 2025 March 2025 Castleford Tigers 2013 season 2013 #ffc200 black Super League 12th 9 2 16 714 909 Did not qualify Challenge Cup Fourth round 0 1 Chairman Jack Fulton Head Coach Ian Millward (sacked 9 April) Danny Orr (caretaker) Daryl Powell Michael Shenton The Jungle (Wheldon Road) 81,979 6,306 9,103 3,222 Justin Carney (21) Jamie Ellis (59) Jamie Ellis (147) 2012 2014 yes List of Castleford Tigers seasons The 2013 season was the Castleford Tigers' 88th season in the Rugby Football League and their 6th consecutive season in the top flight of English rugby league. The club competed in the 2013 Super League and the 2013 Challenge Cup. Castleford began the season under head coach Ian Millward, before he was dismissed in April. After assistant Danny Orr took charge as caretaker, Daryl Powell was appointed head coach in May. The team was captained by Michael Shenton. They finished the Super League season in 12th place. First-team squad 2013 Castleford Tigers squad #ffc200 black black white ENG 1 Richard Owen WG FB AUS 2 Justin Carney WG ENG 3 Michael Shenton (c) CE NZL 4 Jake Webster CE ENG 5 Kirk Dixon WG ENG 6 Rangi Chase (vc) SO ENG 7 Jamie Ellis SH SCO 8 Jonathan Walker PR ENG 9 Daryl Clark HK ENG 10 Craig Huby PR SCO 11 Lee Gilmour SR NZL 12 Weller Hauraki SR SO AUS 13 Grant Millington LF SR PR WAL 14 Jake Emmitt PR ENG 15 Adam Milner HK ENG 16 Nathan Massey LF PR ENG 17 Oliver Holmes SR LF ENG 18 Jordan Thompson CE SR ENG 19 Jordan Tansey FB ENG 20 Steve Nash PR IRE rugby league 21 Ben Johnston SH WAL 22 Daniel Fleming PR ENG 23 James Clare WG ENG 24 Charlie Martin SR WAL 25 Keith Mason PR ENG 26 Gareth O'Brien SO IRE rugby league 27 Ryan Boyle PR IRE rugby league 28 Tyrone McCarthy SR ENG 29 Ben Davies PR WAL 30 Michael Channing CE ENG 31 Ben Reynolds FB ENG 32 Ryan Backhouse SR AUS Ian Millward (sacked 9 April) ENG Danny Orr (caretaker) ENG Daryl Powell ENG Stuart Donlan ENG Danny Orr IRE rugby league Ryan Sheridan Transfers and loans Transfers in No Squad number Player From Contract Date Ref.3England Michael ShentonSt Helens 12 St Helens4 years7 June 20127 June 2012 Centre Michael Shenton to rejoin Castleford from St Helens https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/18351602 28 October 2024 BBC Sport4New Zealand Jake WebsterHull KR 12 Hull Kingston Rovers3 years26 June 201226 June 2012 Castleford Tigers sign Jake Webster and Jamie Ellis https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/18280213 28 October 2024 BBC Sport11Scotland Lee GilmourHuddersfield 12 Huddersfield Giants2 years28 June 201228 June 2012 Castleford to sign veteran Huddersfield centre Lee Gilmour https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/18630710 28 October 2024 BBC Sport19England Jordan TanseyYork City 12 York City Knights1 year5 July 20125 July 2012 Castleford agree deal for utility back Jordan Tansey https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/18721130 28 October 2024 BBC Sport2Australia Justin CarneySydney 12 Sydney Roosters2 years9 August 20129 August 2012 Castleford Tigers sign Justin Carney from Sydney Roosters https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/19192792 28 October 2024 BBC Sport12New Zealand Weller HaurakiLeeds 12 Leeds Rhinos2 years13 September 201213 September 2012 Castleford to sign Weller Hauraki from Leeds Rhinos https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/19574578 28 October 2024 BBC Sport25Wales Keith MasonHuddersfield 12 Huddersfield Giants1 year12 December 201212 December 2012 Keith Mason: Castleford Tigers sign ex-Huddersfield prop https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/20696097 28 October 2024 BBC Sport27Ireland Ryan BoyleSalford City 12 Salford City Reds1½ years4 April 20134 April 2013 Salford & Castleford swap Ryan Boyle & Jacob Emmitt https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/22029175 28 October 2024 BBC Sport29England Ben DaviesWidnes 12 Widnes Vikings½ year13 June 201313 June 2013 Castleford Tigers sign former Widnes prop Ben Davies https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/22893283 28 October 2024 BBC Sport Loans in No Squad number Player From Loan type Arrival Return Ref.26England Gareth O'BrienWarrington 12 Warrington WolvesOne-month14 February 201313 March 201314 February 2013 Castleford Tigers sign Gareth O'Brien as Rangi Chase cover https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/21457802 28 October 2024 BBC SportTaylor Christopher Terris 13 March 2013 Warrington Wolves recall stand off Gareth O'Brien from loan spell at Castleford Tigers https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/10285810.warrington-wolves-recall-stand-off-gareth-obrien-from-loan-spell-at-castleford-tigers/ 28 October 2024 Warrington Guardian28Ireland Tyrone McCarthyWarrington 12 Warrington WolvesOne-month29 April 201323 May 201329 April 2013 Castleford sign Tyrone McCarthy on loan from Warrington https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/22344542 28 October 2024 BBC SportHarber Tony 23 May 2013 Chase faces fitness test to play in Magic derby https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/chase-faces-fitness-test-to-play-in-magic-derby-2340482 28 October 2024 Wakefield Express30Wales Michael ChanningLondon 12 London BroncosSeason-long6 July 2013PermanentThe deal was made permanent on 20 September 20136 July 2013 Castleford Tigers sign Michael Channing from London Broncos https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/23203114 28 October 2024 BBC Sport Transfers out No Squad number Player To Contract Date Ref.3England Joe ArundelHull 12 Hull FC4 years29 May 201229 May 2012 Hull FC sign centre Joe Arundel from Castleford Tigers from 2013 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/18249156 12 January 2025 BBC Sport2Australia Nick Youngquest colspan="2" Retired26 June 2012Stephenson Rebecca 26 June 2012 Youngquest calls time https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/20876/7843283/youngquest-calls-time 12 January 2025 Sky Sports16England Ryan Hudson colspan="2" Retired18 July 201218 July 2012 Castleford Tigers hooker Ryan Hudson set to retire https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/18885020 12 January 2025 BBC Sport27England John DaviesBatley 12 Batley Bulldogs2 years21 July 2012226627297912950786 BatleyRLFC Castleford prop John Davies is the 3rd player to sign on for the dogs for next year! Batley Bulldogs Batley Bulldogs 21 July 2012 12 January 20257England Danny Orr colspan="2" Retired26 July 201226 July 2012 Castleford Tigers captain Danny Orr to retire https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/18998208 12 January 2025 BBC Sport14England Stuart Jones colspan="2" Retired2 August 20122 August 2012 Castleford Tigers forward Stuart Jones set to retire https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/19095256 12 January 2025 BBC Sport5England Josh Griffin colspan="2" ReleasedGriffin crossed codes to rugby union and joined Leeds Carnegie29 August 201229 August 2012 Castleford Tigers' Josh Griffin joins Leeds Carnegie https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/19410670 12 January 2025 BBC Sport13England Steve SnitchNorthern Pride 12 Northern Pride1 year31 August 201231 August 2012 Snitch to leave Tigers https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/13995/8037602/snitch-to-leave-tigers 12 January 2025 Sky Sports1 February 2013 Super League 2013: Club-by-club season preview https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/21164401 12 January 2025 BBC Sport29England Josh Atkinson colspan="2" Released9 September 20121965 Josh Atkinson 12 January 202526 November 2015 Josh Atkinson: Newcastle Thunder sign ex-Castleford Tigers centre https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/34926333 12 January 2025 BBC Sport—Scotland Ryan BrierleyLeigh 12 Leigh Centurions1 yearInitially joined on loan during the 2012 season, with the deal being made permanent ahead of 2013 Initial loan9 September 201215 July 2013 Super League: Leigh star Ryan Brierley rejects chance to join Castleford https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/13995/8825005/super-league-leigh-star-ryan-brierley-rejects-chance-to-join-castleford dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130718052052/http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/13995/8825005/Super-League-Leigh-star-Ryan-Brierley-rejects-chance-to-join-Castleford 18 July 2013 12 January 2025 Sky Sports31England Ben BlackmoreHuddersfield 12 Huddersfield Giants1 year22 September 2012Roberts Chris 22 September 2012 Huddersfield Giants swoop for young Castleford Tigers star Ben Blackmore https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/news/huddersfield-giants-swoop-young-castleford-4943833 12 January 2025 Yorkshire Live19Scotland Paul JacksonWhitehaven 12 Whitehaven2 years25 September 2012Gordon James 25 September 2012 Paul Jackson makes Whitehaven move https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/paul-jackson-makes-whitehaven-move 12 January 2025 Love Rugby League—England Richie MathersWakefield 12 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats2 yearsInitial loan23 October 201223 October 2012 Wakefield: Richie Mathers signs two-year deal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/20040731 12 January 2025 BBC Sport14Wales Jake EmmittSalford City 12 Salford Red Devils1½ years4 April 201320England Steve NashDewsbury 12 Dewsbury Rams½ year26 July 201326 July 2013 Castleford Tigers: Steve Nash and Ben Davies depart https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/23468859 12 January 2025 BBC Sport29England Ben DaviesHalifax 12 Halifax½ year26 July 2013 Loans out No Squad number Player To Loan type Departure Return Ref.21Ireland Ben JohnstonDewsbury 12 Dewsbury RamsSeason-long, one-month recall25 October 201221 April 201325 October 2012 Castleford Tigers duo Ben Johnston and James Clare have departed on loan https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/13995/8193733/castleford-tigers-duo-ben-johnston-and-james-clare-have-departed-on-loan dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130330160810/http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/13995/8193733/Castleford-Tigers-duo-Ben-Johnston-and-James-Clare-have-departed-on-loan 30 March 2013 15 February 2025 Sky Sports23England James ClareDoncaster 12 DoncasterSeason-long, one-month recall25 October 20124 March 201325 October 2012 Tigers loan out young guns https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/tigers-loan-out-young-guns 15 February 2025 Love Rugby League20England Steve NashDewsbury 12 Dewsbury RamsSeason-long1 February 2013PermanentThe deal was made permanent on 26 July 2013Stephen Nash - 2013 Seasonal Summary https://stats.rugbyleaguerecords.com/playersummary.php?tselect=3095&tselectedseason=2013 15 February 2025 RL Record Keepers' Club21Ireland Ben JohnstonYork City 12 York City KnightsSeason-long9 May 20132 September 2013Martini Peter 9 May 2013 Half-back Ben Johnston poised to rejoin Knights https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/10409552.Half_back_Ben_Johnson_poised_to_rejoin_Knights/ 15 February 2025 The York Press Dual registration Under the newly-introduced dual registration system, Castleford agreed a partnership with Keighley Cougars in the Championship.11 February 2013 Castleford Tigers confirm Keighley Cougars partnership https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/21410359 13 January 2025 BBC SportCraven Dave 8 March 2013 Owen relegated to Cougars duty after Castleford exile https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/owen-relegated-to-cougars-duty-after-castleford-exile-1870472 15 February 2025 The Yorkshire Post Additionally, Dan Fleming featured for Batley Bulldogs on an individual dual registration deal.16 October 2012 Batley Bulldogs have signed Castleford Tigers' Daniel Fleming on dual registration terms https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/13995/8168353/batley-bulldogs-have-signed-castleford-tigers-daniel-fleming-on-dual-registration-terms dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130330141302/http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/13995/8168353/Batley-Bulldogs-have-signed-Castleford-Tigers-Daniel-Fleming-on-dual-registration-terms 30 March 2013 15 February 2025 Sky Sports16 October 2012 Tiger Fleming in Batley dual-reg deal https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/tiger-fleming-in-batley-dual-reg-deal 15 February 2025 Love Rugby League Club No Squad number PlayerApp AppearancesT TriesG GoalsDG Drop goalsPts Points Keighley 12 Keighley Cougars 1 England Richard Owen 1 0 0 0 0 8 Scotland Jonathan Walker 2 0 0 0 0 14 Wales Jake Emmitt 3 0 0 0 0 24 England Charlie Martin 6 0 0 0 0 Batley 12 Batley Bulldogs 22 Wales Daniel Fleming 11 3 0 0 12 Sources: RLRKC – Keighley Cougars 2013 & RLRKC – Batley Bulldogs 2013 Pre-season friendlies Date Opposition H/A Venue Result Score Tries Goals Drop goals Attendance Sun 13 JanuaryKirk Yeaman's testimonial match Hull FC 12 Hull FC A KC Stadium L 6–26 Webster Dixon 5,577 Sun 20 January Featherstone 12 Featherstone Rovers H Wheldon Road W 20–10 Carney (2), Webster, Dixon Dixon (2) 2,388 Source:Garbett Ian Castleford Rugby League Football Club: A Ninety Years Statistical & Pictorial Record 1926-2016 Garbett Roy 14 August 2017 Scratching Shed Publishing In memory of Len Garbett 978-0995586109 en Super League 2013 Super League season Results Date Round Opposition H/A Venue Result Score Tries Goals Drop goals Attendance Sun 3 February 1 Warrington 12 Warrington Wolves A Halliwell Jones Stadium L 24–40 Carney, Shenton, Owen, Webster Ellis (4) 10,721 Sun 10 February 2 Leeds 12 Leeds Rhinos H Wheldon Road W 14–12 Tansey, Webster Ellis (3) 9,103 Sat 16 February 3 Bradford 12 Bradford Bulls A Odsal Stadium L 12–38 Ellis, Dixon Ellis (2) 7,724 Sun 24 February 4 Catalans 12 Catalans Dragons H Wheldon Road D 17–17 Thompson, Shenton, Dixon Ellis (2) O'Brien 5,205 Sun 3 March 5 Wigan 12 Wigan Warriors H Wheldon Road L 22–28 Webster, Ellis, Carney (2) Ellis (3) 7,852 Fri 8 March 6 Hull FC 12 Hull FC A KC Stadium L 0–52 11,852 Sun 17 March 7 London 12 London Broncos H Wheldon Road L 12–26 Dixon, Huby Ellis (2) 4,751 Sun 24 March 8 Hull KR 12 Hull Kingston Rovers A Craven Park L 22–26 Dixon, Webster, Owen, Clark Dixon (3) 6,489 Fri 29 MarchThe match was abandoned with 7 minutes remaining due to a floodlight issue, though it was agreed the result would stand.Gordon James 30 March 2013 Castleford-Wakefield result will stand https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/castleford-wakefield-result-will-stand 16 February 2025 Love Rugby League 9 Wakefield 12 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats H Wheldon Road L 16–37 Thompson (2), Owen Ellis (2) 7,705 Mon 1 April 10 St Helens 12 St Helens A Langtree Park L 18–48 Clark, Carney, Clare Ellis (3) 10,943 Sat 6 AprilIan Millward's final match as head coach 11 Huddersfield 12 Huddersfield Giants H Wheldon Road L 24–40 Holmes, Milner, Clark, Walker Ellis (4) 3,222 Sat 13 AprilDanny Orr's first match as interim head coach 12 Widnes 12 Widnes Vikings H Wheldon Road W 28–26 Clare, Owen (2), Thompson, Milner Ellis (4) 3,986 Sat 27 AprilSalford were later deducted 2 competition points for having 14 players on the pitch during the closing minutes.14 June 2013 Salford City Reds deducted two points for extra player after appeal https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/jun/14/salford-city-red-points-deduction 16 February 2025 The Guardian 13 Salford City 12 Salford Red Devils A AJ Bell Stadium L 30–34 Massey, Carney, Milner, Holmes, Ellis, Thompson Ellis (3) 2,306 Sun 5 May 14 Hull KR 12 Hull Kingston Rovers H Wheldon Road W 32–24 Boyle, Carney (2), Shenton, Walker, Tansey Ellis (4) 6,474 Sat 18 MayDaryl Powell's first match as head coach 15 Catalans 12 Catalans Dragons A Stade Gilbert Brutus L 30–39 Thompson (2), Carney (2), Clark Ellis (5) 7,083 Sat 25 May 16 Wakefield 12 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats N Etihad Stadium W 49–24 Clark, Ellis, Dixon (4), Huby, Carney, Thompson Ellis (6) Ellis 31,249 Sat 1 June 17 London 12 London Broncos A Twickenham Stoop D 30–30 Clark, Chase, Millington, Carney, Massey Ellis (5) 1,810 Fri 7 June 18 Leeds 12 Leeds Rhinos A Headingley Stadium L 24–42 Hauraki, Tansey (2), Huby Ellis (4) 17,035 Fri 21 June 19 Hull FC 12 Hull FC H Wheldon Road W 30–28 Owen, Chase, Clark, Walker, Clare Dixon (5) 6,022 Fri 28 June 20 Wigan 12 Wigan Warriors A DW Stadium W 18–4 Dixon, Millington, Clare Dixon (3) 12,463 Sun 7 July 21 St Helens 12 St Helens H Wheldon Road L 24–40 Owen, Tansey, Hauraki, Carney, Chase Dixon (2) 8,229 Sun 21 July 22 Huddersfield 12 Huddersfield Giants A Kirklees Stadium L 32–48 Shenton, Carney (2), Clark, Chase, Hauraki Dixon (4) 5,733 Sun 4 August 23 Warrington 12 Warrington Wolves H Wheldon Road L 30–40 Carney, Hauraki, Milner, Dixon, Huby Dixon (5) 5,980 Sun 11 August 24 Widnes 12 Widnes Vikings A Select Security Stadium W 42–38 Carney (2), Boyle, Massey, Ellis, Milner, Hauraki, Channing Dixon (5) 5,155 Sun 18 August 25 Bradford 12 Bradford Bulls H Wheldon Road W 46–34 Dixon, Milner (2), Carney, Chase, Tansey, Massey, Ellis Dixon (7) 6,633 Sun 1 September 26 Salford City 12 Salford Red Devils H Wheldon Road W 44–30 Channing (2), Shenton, Carney (3), Fleming, Chase, Thompson Dixon (3), Ellis 6,817 Sun 8 September 27 Wakefield 12 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats A Belle Vue L 32–36 Clare (4), Chase, Hauraki Dixon (4) 6,404 Sources: RLRKC – Castleford Tigers 2013 & League table CAS Challenge Cup 2013 Challenge Cup Results Date Round Opposition H/A Venue Result Score Tries Goals Drop goals Attendance Fri 19 April Round 4 Leeds 12 Leeds Rhinos A Headingley Stadium L 12–28 Chase, Ellis Ellis (2) 8,130 Sources: RLRKC – Castleford Tigers 2013 & Player statistics Summary + Appearances and points in all competitionsNo Squad number PlayerApp AppearancesT TriesG GoalsDG Drop goalsPts Points 1 England Richard Owen 14 7 0 0 0 2 Australia Justin Carney 20 21 0 0 0 3 England Michael Shenton 27 5 0 0 0 4 New Zealand Jake Webster 7 4 0 0 0 5 England Kirk Dixon 21 11 41 0 0 6 England Rangi Chase 26 8 0 0 0 7 England Jamie Ellis 24 7 59 1 0 8 Scotland Jonathan Walker 20 3 0 0 0 9 England Daryl Clark 28 8 0 0 0 10 England Craig Huby 28 4 0 0 0 11 Scotland Lee Gilmour 13 0 0 0 0 12 New Zealand Weller Hauraki 26 6 0 0 0 13 Australia Grant Millington 21 2 0 0 0 14 Wales Jake Emmitt 5 0 0 0 0 15 England Adam Milner 23 7 0 0 0 16 England Nathan Massey 28 4 0 0 0 17 England Oliver Holmes 23 2 0 0 0 18 England Jordan Thompson 25 9 0 0 0 19 England Jordan Tansey 27 6 0 0 0 20 England Steve Nash 0 0 0 0 0 21 Ireland Ben Johnston 0 0 0 0 0 22 Wales Daniel Fleming 11 1 0 0 0 23 England James Clare 9 8 0 0 0 24 England Charlie Martin 6 0 0 0 0 25 Wales Keith Mason 16 0 0 0 0 26 England Gareth O'Brien 2 0 0 1 1 27 Ireland Ryan Boyle 17 2 0 0 0 28 Ireland Tyrone McCarthy 0 0 0 0 0 29 England Ben Davies 2 0 0 0 0 30 Wales Michael Channing 4 3 0 0 0 31 England Ben Reynolds 2 0 0 0 0 32 England Ryan Backhouse 0 0 0 0 0 Source: RLRKC – Castleford Tigers 2013 References External links Castleford Tigers official website Category:Castleford Tigers seasons Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers