Gareth Widdop

Gareth Widdop spent one season with Castleford. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Gareth Widdop leaves Castleford as club comment on filling void

Castleford celebrate Greg Eden's try. (Photo: Bruce Rollinson)

Jubilant Castleford on brink of safety after precious win

Castleford's Greg Eden is congratulated by Charbel Tasipale on scoring his second try against Wakefield. (Picture: Allan McKenize/SWPix.com)

Castleford Tigers claim huge win in relegation dogfight at Wakefield Trinity

Hull FC celebrate Carlos Tuimavave's try. (Photo: Picture by Bruce Rollinson)

Hull 36 Tigers 18 - Smith's side boost play-off hopes to Trinity's relief

Castleford Tigers' Nathan Massey suffered injury against Warrington (Picture: Ed Sykes/SWPix.com)

Castleford star suffers serious injury to temper pride at win over Warrington

Castleford Tigers' Gareth Widdop kicks a drop goal in the victory over Warrington Wolves (Picture: John Clifton/SWPix.com)

Castleford Tigers stun Daryl Powell and Warrington Wolves

Jason Qareqare races away to score Castleford's first try. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Depleted Tigers powerless to halt red-hot Old Trafford hopefuls

Jacob Miller scores Tigers' opening try in the Magic Weekend win over Leeds. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

Just Magic: coach Andy delighted as Tigers win at Last

Huddersfield’s Kevin Naiqama celebrates with Matty English and Nathan Peats after scoring a try. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Giants back on track but rivals will not be trembling in fear

Liam Hood has been hit with a suspension. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Wakefield hooker Liam Hood banned as match review panel issues 17 charges

NO WAY THROUGH: Paul Seguier is tackled by Castleford Tigers' dogged defence. Picture by Rémi Vignaud/Catalans Dragons/SWpix.com

Tigers devastated in Perpignan after late strike from Catalans

Tony Smith is set for his first Super League game in charge of the Black and Whites. (Photo: Hull FC)

'We owe them' - Hull FC boss Tony Smith on the task of getting fans back onside

Gareth Widdop opens up on retirement fear after fourth shoulder dislocation

Gareth Widdop makes a break during the Betfred Super League match between Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Castleford Tigers continue recruitment drive for 2023 Super League season

IN AWE: Former Castleford coach Daryl Powell has been impressed with the facilities on offer at his new club, Warrington Wolves Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Former Castleford coach Powell in awe of Warrington’s potential

Hull FC's Jake Connor scores at Magic Weekend. (ED SYKES/SWPIX)

Who is in the running for the Steve Prescott Man of Steel

Shaun Wane leads his one and only training session in 16 months at Leeds Beckett University back in April (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWPix.com)

Shaun Wane staying optimistic despite one day of training with England

In form: Warrington Wolves' Gareth Widdop. Picture: PA

Why Widdop and Hall should be brought back into England fold - Gareth Ellis

Dave Fuifita on the attack for Trinity against Warrington. Picture by Paul Currie/SWpix.com.

Trinity's run ends in defeat at Warrington

Wakefield Trinity's Joe Westermanb, left, has been called into the England squad. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

England call-up for Trinity duo

DEFEAT: Warrington Wolves 38-14 Castleford Tigers. Picture: Getty Images.

Warrington 38 Castleford 14 - Depleted Tigers undone by Gareth Widdop hat-trick
DEPLETED Castleford Tigers put in a spirited performance but were eventually undone as hat-trick man Gareth Widdop inspired Warrington Wolves to victory.

Huddersfield Giants' Aidan Sezer takes on Warrington (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Aidan Sezer sin-bin proves costly for Huddersfield Giants

South Sydney Rabbitohs's Greg Inglis takes pictures with St Helens fans after the World Club Series game between the sides at Langtree Park in 2015. (Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Kangaroos legend Greg Inglis joins Warrington Wolves in shock move

Hull FC's Scott Taylor tries to get going. (PIC: STEVE RIDING)

Hull FC 4 Warrington Wolves 38 - Hull sack boss Lee Radford after another home m...

YOU'RE IN: Former Hull KR forward Joe Cator, pictured in action for Leigh against Bradford Bulls last year, has been added to the hull FC squad to face Wakefield on Friday night. Picture by Isabel Pearce/SWpix.com

Lee Radford admits Hull FC are ‘desperate’ for win at Wakefield Trinity

England head coach Shaun Wane.

Wane’s world but now is England’s time to be bold and brave - Dave Craven

Wakefield's Matty Ashurst forces his way over to score his try. Picture Tony Johnson

Wakefield Trinity answer critics with gritty victory over Warrington Wolves

Andy Kelly head coach of Huddersfield Giants (Picture: SWPix.com)

Huddersfield Giants prospect relishing Australian exchange with Canberra Raiders

NOT CONVINCED: Hull FC coach Lee Radford Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

WATCH: Player restrictions will lead to Reserves Championship ‘disaster’ says Hu...

Great Britain player Gareth Widdop, during a team training session. Photo: Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz /SWpix.com

Tour defeat forgotten by Great Britain ahead of first Test, insists Gareth Widdo...

Jackson Hastings, in action for Great Britain Lions against Tonga International XIII in Hamilton, New Zealand. Picture via SWPix.com

Simple changes offer Jackson Hastings belief for positive Great Britain response

BACK IN THE GAME: Hull KR's Shaun Lunt. Picture by Anna Gowthorpe/SWpix.com

St Helens v Hull KR – Shaun Lunt keen for Robins to pass Saints test
FIT-AGAIN Hull KR hooker Shaun Lunt has every confidence his side can start challenging for the top five once they manage to get a settled side on the field.

Gareth Widdop.

Widdop is biggest threat to Australia in final, says Slater

Gareth Widdop of England scores a try. Picture: Andrew Cornaga/SWpix.com/PhotosportNZ

England 20 Tonga 18: Brown relieved as England hang on to secure World Cup final...

Englands Luke Gale collides with the referee during the World Cup Pool A victory over France at the Perth Rectangular Stadium (Picture: NRL Imagery).

England win poses questions over team spine for rest of World Cup

Gareth Widdop pictured during England training at Lakeside Stadium, in Melbourne (Picture: Brendon Ratnayakee/SWpix.com/PhotosportNZ).

World Cup: England will focus on what is within their control, insists Widdop

England head coach Wayne Bennett.

Bennett's puzzling selections leave me opting to walk the dog

Gareth Widdop.

St George make offer to retain '¨in-demand Widdop

England captain Sam Burgess looks dejected after the final whistle against Australia. Picture: Nigel French/PA

England 18 Australia 36 - Same old story as England come off second-best ... aga...

England's Luke Gale during a training session at Eltham College, London.

England v Austalia: Jonathan Thurston is best in the world, says rival Luke Gale

England's head coach Wayne Bennett directs his players during a training session at Eltham College, London.

England need their Sunday best to beat Australia

England hooker Daryl Clark, pictured engaging with Huddersfield Giants Anthony Mullally in Super League action (Picture: Tony Johnson).

Four Nations: Daryl Clark will do whatever job is needed for England

England coach Wayne Bennett with the squad in training (Photo: PA)

England v Scotland: Wayne Bennett drops stand-off Gareth Widdop

England's Dan Sarginson is tackled by New Zealand's Thomas Leuluai.

Familiar ending as England edged out by Kiwis

England's Ryan Hall celebrates scoring.

New Zealand leave Rhinos' Hall feeling down

England's Dan Sarginson is tackled by New Zealand's Thomas Leuluai during the Ladbrokes Four Nations match at the John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield. (Photo: PA)

England 16 New Zealand 17: England fall short again against All Blacks

Luke Gale, pictured during a training session at Hunslets stadium yesterday, was part of the England team that defeated France at the weekend (Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire).

Four Nations: Luke Gale eager to make up for lost time as he sweats over place

England's Ryan Hall scores his second try of the game against France (Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com).

France 6 England 40: Ryan Hall adds to record tally as Wayne Bennett's side ease...

Players wearing "keep fighting Gaz" T-shirts showing support for Gary Carter, the Rugby League journalist who is fighting for his life in hospital.

England 20 New Zealand: 14: Whitehead grabs glory for England

FRUSTRATION: England's Thomas Burgess tangles with New Zealand's Sam Moa. Picture: PA.

Video - England 2 New Zealand 9: Crunch time for McNamara as he looks for Englan...

England's Tom Burgess and New Zealand's Sam Moa.

England 2 New Zealand 9: Kiwis level series at Olympic Stadium

Warrington Wolves' Joel Monaghan.

Monaghan honoured to lead out Wolves

Halifax-born Gareth Widdop.

Halifax-born Widdop backing Marshall to shine at Wolves

England's Sam Burgess has excelled in the NRL this season.

Burgess, Graham and Widdop honoured for NRL form

England coach Steve MacNamara during the Captain's Run at Wembley Stadium, London

McNamara denies gambling on Widdop at the expense of Chase

Dave Craven: Omission of Chase may be too late to help England reach final

Steve McNamara

McNamara aware of French threat

We are yet to produce our best, believes McNamara

Gareth Widdop.

Widdop’s spark could provide answer for England’s problems

Home-spun philosophy can help Rhinos to record World triumph