Castleford Tigers look to NRL again to improve team for next season

​After announcing the signing of Damien Cook last week the Tigers have come up with another potentially exciting addition with outside-back Mat Feagai arriving from St George Illawarra Dragons for the 2027 season.

He will join Cas on a three-year deal after six campaigns in the NRL, making 74 appearances and scoring 27 tries.

He also appeared for Samoa in the 2022 Rugby League World Cup, scoring in a victory over Greece.

The player holds is the record for most points scored by a losing player in NRL history, scoring a hat-trick in a 44-40 defeat to Parramatta Eels in 2024.

Director of rugby Chris Chester is confident Feagai will be a big hit at Castleford.

He said: "I’m delighted to get Mat over the line for the next three years.

"Mat is playing some really good rugby at present in the NRL and he is exactly the type of player whose style suits the Super League game.

"He’s a big, athletic centre with great footwork and a good understanding of the game.

"Mat was excited about the vision of the club and we are extremely delighted to get a deal done so quickly.

"I’d also like to put on record my thanks to the Martin and the board of directors at our great club for the continued support and investment in the playing squad for 2027. Without this, signings of this quality would not be able to happen."

Head coach Ryan Carr said: “Matt is a really talented player and we’re excited about what he can bring to the group.

"We believe we can help unlock the best in him and just as importantly, he’s a really good person who’ll fit into our culture well. Stoked to have him on board for 2027 and beyond."

On his move Feagai added: "It's really exciting.

"I've had good chats with Chris and Carry now and they sold me on it pretty early, I can't wait to get over there and play for Castleford.

"There's definitely something building into the future and I'm glad to be a part of it."