Wakefield Trinity hammered Castleford Tigers 48-6 at Hill Dickinson Stadium, posting nine tries and securing a vital boost to their Super League top-four ambitions. Cameron Scott, Tom Johnstone and Caleb Hamlin‑Uele each crossed twice, while Lachlan Walmsley, Tyson Smoothy and Josh Rourke added the remaining scores. Bench entrants Hamlin‑Uele and Smoothy also made decisive impacts.

The victory lifts Daryl Powell’s side to third place with 24 points, marking six wins in seven outings. Castleford floundered, missing 44 tackles and gifting Wakefield chances; Jake Trueman’s kick found Walmesley, who set up Scott’s opening try in the third minute. The Tigers’ defense collapsed, allowing Wakefield to dominate possession and territory. Jason Qareqare’s late consolation try was the only score.

Wakefield’s forwards also contributed, with Smoothy breaking through on 51 minutes and Hamlin‑Uele adding a second try after powering past two defenders. Johnstone’s second try arrived from a scrum move, and Rourke finished the onslaught with a sin‑bin conversion after Sinfield’s kick. Now Trinity trails the leaders by just two points, tightening the playoff race.