Castleford Tigers secured a 40-28 victory over Bradford Bulls at The OneBore Stadium, marking their second win of the season and kicking off Super League's 30th-anniversary celebrations. Jason Qareqare's hat-trick (three tries) anchored the Tigers' dominant performance, while head coach Ryan Carr praised the team's resilience after last week's heavy defeat to Warrington. The match mirrored fixtures from Super League's inaugural 1996 season, adding historical significance to the clash.<br><br>After a scrappy first half ending 22-16, Castleford unleashed a second-half blitz, with Tom Weaver converting four tries and Darnell McIntosh scoring twice.

Bradford's Esan Marsters and Joe Mellor kept them competitive with tries, but Luke Hooley's penalty conversions (five total) couldn't bridge the gap. A late video review denied Bradford a potential late try, preserving Castleford's lead.<br><br>Ryan Carr highlighted the importance of the win: "The comeback always outweighs the setback." The result cements Castleford's early-season momentum as they chase a Super League title, while Bradford faces questions about consistency. With Magic Weekend and Paris fixtures looming, both teams will seek redemption.<br><br>Key stats: Qareqare (3 tries), Weaver (4/4 conversions), Hooley (5/5 penalties). Attendance: 11,200 at The OneBore Stadium.