Castleford ratings in remarkable Wigan win as star man earns perfect 10
Castleford Tigers' Mikaele Ravalawa tackles Wigan Warriors' Jai Field during a Super League game in 2026
Castleford stunned Wigan Warriors, winning 24-14 at The Brick Community Stadium in one of the biggest shocks of the Super League season.
Live from the press box, our Tigers ratings…
Jenson Windley – 8
A really solid showing from the youngster at full-back.
Mikaele Ravalawa – 8
Ravalawa’s best showing in a Cas shirt to date, and by some distance. If he doesn’t stop Jai Field scoring in the first half with a huge try-saver, it’s a different game.
Darnell McIntosh – 8
McIntosh got his hands on the ball at every opportunity and made valuable metres on a consistent basis, standing up in defence when required.
Krystian Mapapalangi – 10
The star of the show and the best player in Cas’ squad. Mapapalangi won this game for the Tigers, wreaking havoc down Wigan’s right-edge throughout. Two tries and an abundance of metres. What a star!
Jason Qareqare – 9
Qareqare benefitted from Mapapalangi’s efforts, but he more than contributed himself, too. A very good showing.
Daejarn Asi – 8
Ensured Cas controlled this game for the most part alongside Weaver.
Tom Weaver – 8
As above, with Weaver slotting over four conversions to earn eight of Cas’ 24 points.
Renouf Atoni – 7
The Tigers pack dominated Wigan. Atoni’s role was a smaller one than most, but no complaints with what he delivered.
Liam Hood – 8
Hood used every bit of his experience to help Cas to a victory which will send shockwaves across the competition over his two stints.
George Lawler – 8
Superb stuff from Lawler, who crashed over for one of the Tigers’ four tries. Excellent.
Jordan Lane – 8
Lane came through a HIA check at half-time, and Ryan Carr will be delighted that he did.
Alex Mellor – 8
A real captain’s display from Mellor, who led from the front – and by example. 100 metres chalked up with the ball in hand and a big tackle count.
Joe Stimson – 8
Stimson’s efforts defensively were huge. Didn’t get the glory going the other way, but that type of performance will be appreciated by those around him.
Brock Greacen (Interchange) – 8
Off-season recruit Greacen didn’t miss a single one of the 18 tackles he attempted.
Jack Ashworth (Interchange) – 8
Ashworth had the impact on the game Cas needed him to off the bench, crashing over for a second half try.
Sam Hall (Interchange) – 7
Hall did what he had to in the half-hour or so he was on the field. Contributed to victory in the battle of the packs.
George Hirst (Interchange) – 7
Hirst gave three penalties away, including one almost straight away after coming on. That didn’t help Cas, but what did was his mammoth effort in defence – making 31 tackles, more than any of his team-mates. A 7 is probably harsh!
