HE IS LEAVING: George Lawler announced that he is Leaving Castleford Tigers immediately after…..

HE IS LEAVING: George Lawler announced that he is Leaving Castleford Tigers immediately after…..

The visitors ran in 11 tries in a 64-4 win, with Jake Connor contributing 22 points with a try and nine conversions, and Brodie Croft, Ryan Hall and Ash Handley crossing twice in a crushing win that moves their side within two points of second-placed Wigan, as woeful Castleford fell to another damaging defeat.

Arthur’s impact has been remarkable since his arrival at Headingley late last year, and his decision to stay until at least the end of 2026 is a further sign of the confidence currently flowing through the Rhinos’ veins.

It is a different story for Castleford, who were simply abject all afternoon, and had only a late try from full-back Jenson Windley – scant reward for a torrid afternoon for the 19-year-old – to show for their efforts.

Leeds took fewer than five minutes to signal their intent at the renamed OneBore Stadium as Connor lofted an audacious kick on their second play and Harry Newman juggled it over the line to give the Rhinos the lead.

Four minutes later another perfectly judged kick from Connor was grasped by Lachlan Miller under the posts to extend their lead, and already there were signs of discontent among the long-suffering home fans.

A video replay failed to lighten the mood as Louis Senior’s attempt to haul the Tigers back into the match by running onto Alex Mellor’s dribbled kick was ruled out for a knock-on in the build-up.