The 2025 season was the Castleford Tigers' 100th season in the Rugby Football League and their 18th consecutive season in the top flight of English rugby league. The club competed in the 2025 Super League and the 2025 Challenge Cup.
Castleford began the season under new head coach Danny McGuire before he was dismissed in July, with director of rugby Chris Chester taking charge as caretaker. The team was captained initially by Sam Wood, then by Alex Mellor from May. They finished the Super League season in 11th place with a record of 6 wins, 0 draws, and 22 losses, scoring 412 points and conceding 833. The club did not qualify for the play-offs and were eliminated in the third round of the Challenge Cup by Championship side Bradford Bulls.
Key Details:
- Chairman: Martin Jepson
- Head Coach: Danny McGuire (sacked 7 July), Chris Chester (interim)
- Captain: Sam Wood, Alex Mellor (from May)
- Stadium: Wheldon Road
- Average Attendance: 6,844
- Top Try Scorer: Josh Simm (8 tries)
- Top Goal Kicker: Rowan Milnes (25 goals)
- Top Points Scorer: Tex Hoy (64 points)
Season Summary: The campaign was marked by significant struggles, including heavy defeats such as 62–6 losses to Wigan Warriors and Leeds Rhinos. The team won only one of their opening eight league games. Notable victories included a 48–16 win over Salford Red Devils in Round 11 and a 30–12 win over Huddersfield Giants in Round 9. The club finished 11th in the 12-team Super League table, ahead of only Salford Red Devils, who were relegated.
