Bradford Bulls ended a seven-match losing streak with a 32-22 victory over Castleford Tigers at Odsal Stadium, boosting their hopes of avoiding the Super League wooden spoon. The Bulls dominated from the start, scoring five first-half tries through Riley Dean, Connor Wynne, Caleb Aekins, Dan Russell, and Waqa Blake, with Chris Atkin contributing four goals and influencing multiple scores. Castleford managed only one first-half try by Louis Senior.

In the second half, Castleford improved with tries from Krystian Mapapal Mapapalangi (two) and Alex Mellor, but Ebon Scurr's try 12 minutes after the break secured Bradford's lead. The win moved Bradford level on points with York Knights, Huddersfield Giants, and Hull FC, with one game remaining. Bradford coach Kurt Haggerty praised defensive resilience and the impact of returning players Ryan Sutton, Dan Russell, and Phoenix Steinwede.

Castleford interim coach Luke Robinson acknowledged low confidence and defensive struggles, noting they concede an average of 34 points per game. Mapapalangi scored a late consolation try for Castleford. Bradford face second-bottom York Knights in their final match next Thursday, still aiming to avoid the wooden spoon in their first Super League season back.