Castleford Tigers linked with another NRL star as recruitment drive continues
After confirming the signing of Jack Brown last week Castleford Tigers have now been linked with another potential recruit for 2027.
The Tigers are believed to be looking down under again with speedy St George Illawarra Dragons outside back Tyrell Sloan said to be on their radar.
Sloan would be rejoining Cas head coach Ryan Carr, who was also previously with the Dragons and it will be a significant addition if he comes to the Wheldon Road club, although where he would play is interesting.
At full-back he would be competing with major 2026 signing Blake Taaffe, who should be back after long term injury, impressive recent recruit Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e and the Tigers’ own developing youngster Fletcher Rooney.
On the wing Cas also have plenty of options with Jason Qareqare currently ripping it up in Super League and Mat Feagai already confirmed as a signing from the NRL. They also have more backs at centre or wing in Krystian Mapapalangi, Semi Valemei, Darnell McIntosh and Mikaele Ravalawa contracted for next year, while Zac Cini and Louis Senior are off contract at the end of the 2026 campaign.
The Tigers, meanwhile, have strengthened their forwards department for this year with the confirmed signing of Brown from Hull KR.
The 25-year-old prop was a key member of the treble-winning Hull KR side of 2025 and he was a substitute in this year’s Challenge Cup final against Wigan Warriors.
On confirming Brown’s arrival, director of rugby Chris Chester said: "He is a player we’ve admired for some time and we believe he has the character and ability to make a positive impact both on and off the field. We’re excited to see him in a Tigers shirt and look forward to working with him.”
Brown was made to wait for his Castleford debut as he did not make the team for the game against Leigh, but he is strong contention to come in for this Saturday’s game at Catalans Dragons.