Castleford Tigers issue statement over lewd video on eve of Super League season

Castleford Tigers have launched an internal investigation over a video that appears to show Joe Westerman engaged in a lewd act with a woman in public.

The footage circulated on social media over the weekend, prompting a statement from the Super League club.

Lee Radford's side kick off their season against Hull FC at the MKM Stadium on Sunday.

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"Castleford Tigers are aware of a video involving a player that circulated on social media yesterday afternoon," read the statement.

"This issue is currently being dealt with internally and the club will make no further comment at this time."

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