Castleford Tigers continue squad reinforcements with signing of Super League stalwart
Castleford Tigers have bolstered Ryan Carr's options with the signing of former Leeds Rhinos and Huddersfield Giants utility man Ashton Golding.
The 29-year-old, who has also represented Featherstone Rovers and Bradford Bulls, was a free agent following his departure from the Giants at the end of last year.
Golding has signed a deal until the end of this season and could make his debut when Castleford visit Toulouse Olympique on Saturday.
"It feels great," he said.
"The kind of club I wanted to commit to fits quite perfectly with the aspirations of this club.
"It was a no-brainer for me. I've worked under Ryan Carr before and he's a great coach – technical but also a firm leader.
"Hopefully he can bring the best out of me now."
Golding is a timely addition following the loss of full-back Blake Taaffe to a season-ending injury.
The versatile Jamaica international becomes Castleford's second signing of the week following the loan deal for Wigan Warriors forward George Hirst.
Tigers director of rugby Chris Chester said: "I’m really excited to get Ashton over the line for the 2026 season.
"Ashton can cover many positions across the backline and in and around the middle of the field playing nine and 13.
"He has worked with Ryan before at Featherstone and the one thing we know he will bring to the club is a real competitive edge.
"It has always been our intention as a club to add players to the squad as the season went on, and Ashton's signing will give us more competition for places this year."