Castleford Tigers Secure First Super League Victory of 2024 with Innes Senior’s Four Tries

Innes Senior was the star of the show as Castleford Tigers secured their first Super League victory of 2024 with a thrilling win over Salford Red Devils on 5th April 2024. Senior’s four tries propelled Castleford to a 36-24 win, with Sam Hall and Brad Martin also getting on the scoresheet for the Tigers.

The game started off with both teams trading blows, but it was Castleford who took control with Senior scoring two quick tries to put them ahead. Salford fought back with tries from Ryan Brierley and Tim Lafai, but Senior’s brilliance shone through as he added two more tries to his tally.

Despite Salford’s best efforts, Castleford maintained their grip on the game with Martin and Hall also crossing the try line. The win was a much-needed boost for Castleford after a tough week that saw prop George Lawler hospitalized with a serious injury.

Castleford boss Craig Lingard praised Senior’s performance, highlighting his pace and footwork as key factors in the victory. He also expressed his concern for Lawler’s health, emphasizing that the player’s well-being is the top priority.

On the other hand, Salford boss Paul Rowley was disappointed with his team’s performance, acknowledging that they were outplayed by a determined Castleford side. Despite some bright moments, Salford failed to cope with Castleford’s energy and ultimately fell short in the contest.

Overall, it was a memorable night for Castleford as they celebrated their first win in seven games, with Senior’s heroics stealing the show. The Tigers will be looking to build on this victory as they aim to climb up the Super League standings.