Catalans Dragons missed a chance to move back to second in Super League after they were defeated 17-16 by Castleford in a dramatic encounter settled by Danny Richardson’s drop goal in golden-point extra-time. The scores were locked for much of the first half at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle but Cheyse Blair opened the scoring for the hosts before Michael McIlorum helped equalise nine minutes after.
The game burst into life in the second half when Ryan Hampshire gave the Tigers the lead again straight after half-time, but Sam Tomkins pulled the visitors level once more before they went ahead soon after through Arthur Romano.
However, Derrell Olpherts’ corner try then drew the sides level for a third time in the match. In golden-point extra-time both sides missed opportunities in the first period but Danny Richardson’s drop goal in the second half earned two points for the hosts.
Castleford had weathered an early storm but also posed a threat themselves. After five tackles and some quick passing on, Kenny Edwards was dragged into touch after trying to bundle himself over the whitewash.