Taaffe suffers injury set back

Castleford Tigers are sad to report that Blake Taaffe suffered a ruptured ACL in Sundays game with Wigan Warriors, and he will miss the rest of the Super League campaign. 

The 26-year-old Australian joined the Tigers in the off-season and has impressed everyone at the club both on and off the field during his time at the Club to date. 

Director of Rugby Chris Chester said: “We are heartbroken for Blake. He’s a player who we brought here because we know what he can offer on the field but what he has brought to the squad has been beyond anything we had imagined. He is an incredibly popular member of the squad and a pleasure to be around. Now, we have to put the disappointment and sadness to one side and support Blake through his rehab so we can have him back and raring to go for 2027.”

Head Coach Ryan Carr said, “ I’m absolutely devastated for Blake. He has been a pivotal force behind the culture we are trying to build here at the club. To know he finished the game with a torn ACL is a testament to how tough he is and how much care his has for his team mates and his club. His team first personality is what we admire about him and he will be continue to be an integral part of our team off the field. His teammates love playing with him, we’re all shattered for him. 

"All we can do, is control what’s next and make sure we get Blake back to his flying best for the start of next season”