Joe Westerman

Castleford are aiming for their second win of the season. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Craig Lingard expects professional performance at start of 'significant' period

Craig Lingard is dealing with an injury crisis. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Castleford told to go out and play as Lingard reveals extent of injury crisis

Joe Westerman has come a long way in the space of 12 months. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Joe Westerman out to complete redemption arc in role as co-captain

Paul McShane has been Castleford's captain since 2022. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Castleford appoint co-captains for 2024 Super League season

Joe Westerman was Castleford's top performer in 2023. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Joe Westerman ready for key role in Castleford rebuild after signing new deal

Danny Ward applauds the fans at the end of the game. (Photo: Bruce Rollinson)

Castleford boss Danny Ward not getting carried away after vital victory

James Batchelor, left, congratulates Ethan Ryan on his try. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Andy Last delivers message to senior men after latest loss at Hull KR

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

Castleford celebrate the win over Leeds. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Castleford v Salford - Andy Last calls on big names to continue to lead way

Castleford players look on dejected during the recent Challenge Cup loss to Hull FC. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Andy Last convinced Castleford are on the up after crisis meeting

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Leigh Leopards 30 Castleford Tigers 6: Milestone night ends in defeat

Andy Last saw his side edged out by Hull KR. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

'It's the inconsistency' - Andy Last reacts to key Joe Westerman incident

Gareth Widdop returned for Castleford at the AJ Bell Stadium. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Andy Last addresses lack of points as he backs spine to come good

Sauaso Sue's challenge sparked a melee. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Four players banned in wake of Hull derby as panel issues 17 charges in total

Jack Broadbent is tackled by Will Dagger on his way to setting up the first try of the match. (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Andy Last hoping to land Castleford job after overseeing Wakefield win

James Bentley appeals to the referee. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Leeds forward banned as St Helens lose star man for Huddersfield trip

Cameron Smith is free to face Castleford Tigers. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Seven Super League players charged but no bans in aftermath of round four

Castleford Tigers' George Lawler in action with Wigan Warriors' Jai Field (Picture: John Clifton/SWPix.com)

Liam Marshall’s hat-trick puts sorry Castleford Tigers to the sword

Lee Radford was frustrated after the game at Hull. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Castleford Tigers boss Lee Radford airs frustrations over Joe Westerman coverage

Joe Westerman was in the spotlight at the MKM Stadium. (Photo: PA)

Hull 32 Tigers 30 - Westerman almost has last laugh as hosts hold on in thriller

Joe Westerman has found himself at the centre of an off-field scandal. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

'Mentally he's a tough fella' - Westerman backed to respond in right manner

Castleford Tigers boss Lee Radford has backed Joe Westerman to respond with a positive performance after finding himself at the centre of an off-field scandal.

James O'Brien

Joe Westerman has hit the headlines for the wrong reasons this week. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Super League big kick-off - Five things to watch out for in round one

Joe Westerman has been punished by Castleford Tigers. (Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Castleford reveal Westerman punishment as player speaks out over lewd incident

Castleford Tigers begin their Super League season this week. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

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

ON THE MOVE: Jacob Miller scores a try for Wakefield Trinity against Wigan in August. He has signed a three-year deal with arch-rivals Castleford Tigers. Picture: Steve Riding.

Millers makes switch from Wakefield to closest rivals Castleford

Brad Martin has committed his future to Castleford Tigers.

'I’ve been very impressed' - Castleford Tigers reward Brad Martin with new deal

Joe Westerman has enjoyed a strong return to Castleford Tigers. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Leeds v Castleford: Westerman fuelled by childhood hatred of big-city neighbours

Liam Watts impressed at Belle Vue. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Lee Radford picks out Castleford's star performers in Wakefield win

Castleford Tigers new signing Joe Westerman. Picture: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com

‘I always dreamt of coming back to Tigers’ admits Joe Westerman

Castleford Tigers hooker Paul McShane, who could be a contender to be the club's new captain in 2022? (PAUL CURRIE/SWPIX)

Castleford Tigers coach Lee Radford discusses his captain options

Castleford Tigers coach Lee Radford (Melanie Allatt Photography)

What plans Lee Radford has for Castleford Tigers

Hull FC's Mahe Fonua (JON CLIFTON/SWPIX)

Hull FC agree Mahe Fonua release as Castleford Tigers move looms

Hull FC and Mahe Fonua have parted company with the Tonga centre expected to join up with Castleford Tigers.

Dave Craven

STICKING AROUND: Castleford Tigers' Niall Evalds will be a key player in 2022. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Castleford Tigers: What they need to do to reach a Super League Grand Final

Wakefield Trinity's Chris Green celebrates his try against Huddersfield Giants on his 150th Super League appearance. (ED SYKES/SWPIX)

Wakefield Trinity boss Willie Poching hails spirited Magic win

Wakefield Trinity's Kelepi Tanginoa scores against Huddersfield Giants. (ED SYKES/SWPIX)

Huddersfield Giants 18 Wakefield Trinity 32: Joe Westerman inspires Trinity to a...

Wakefield Trinity's Max Jowitt, left, with Innes Senior and Jay Pitts. (ALLAN MCKENZIE/SWPIX)

Why one luckless Wakefield Trinity player might not play again this season

Wakefield Trinity's Joe Westerman, left, after Sunday's defeat at Huddersfield Giants. (PAUL CURRIE/SWPIX)

Why Wakefield Trinity star was surprised by coach being fired

Swapping sides: Warrington's Jake Mamo, right, in action against his new club Castleford. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Castleford Tigers new signing Jake Mamo wants to nail down centre spot

Wakefield Trinity’s Reece Lyne. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Wakefield Trinity’s Reece Lyne keen to show he belongs on World Cup stage

HEAD COACH: Shaun Wane. Picture: Paul Currie/SWpix.com

England head coach Shaun Wane takes plenty of positives despite defeat

RESULT: England 24-26 Combined Nations All Stars. Picture: PA Wire.

England 24 All Stars 26 - Narrow loss for Shaun Wane in first England game

Wakefield coach Chris Chester: Wants stand-alone internationals.

Wakefield Trinity and Wigan Warriors disrupted by international call-ups

Joe Westerman, left, makes a break for Wakefield against Leeds. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

Tigers sign Westerman from neighbours Trinity

ENGLAND CALL: For Leeds Rhinos Mikolaj Oledzki. Picture Tony Johnson

Shaun Wane excited to see Leeds Rhinos’ Mikolaj Oledzki in action for England

Leeds Rhinos' Mikolaj Oledzki has been called up by England (ALEX WHITEHEAD/SWPIX)

Surprise choices in England squad

Tom Johnstone is coming back for Wakefield Trinity (Picture: SWPix.com)

England prospect Tom Johnstone ready to be unleashed for Wakefield Trinity

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

England call-up for Trinity duo

Wakefield’s Joe Westerman (Picture: SWPix.com).

Wakefield Trinity’s Joe Westerman eager to make up for lost time if England call

Try time: Wakefield's Mason Lino scores against Leigh. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Wakefield coach Chester talks up Westerman’s England chances

Wakefield's crowd cheers on Trinity as they score there fourth try. Pictures: Simon Hulme

Wakefield Trinity 38 Huddersfield Giants 12 - Back-to-back wins for impressive T...

JOE WESTERMAN: Was named player of the match as Wakefield Trinity were beaten by Leeds Rhinos. Picture: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com

Joe Westerman '100 per cent' backs Chris Chester to continue at Wakefield

Bosh: Hull FC forward Scott Taylor put in a huge hit on Wakefield's Joe Westerman during the Black and Whites' Friday night win. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Hull ‘hitman’ Taylor plays down big tackle on Trinity’s Westerman

OUTSMARTED: Wakefield's Joe Westerman runs into Wigan's Joe Shorrocks and Sam Powell in Thursday night's defeat. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Attitude no problem for Wakefield Trinity, insists Joe Westerman

Joe Westerman: Is anticipating a better second season with Wakefield. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe_)

Joe Westerman believes backroom recruits hold key to Wakefield's revival

Happy to help: Wakefield Trinity forward Joe Westerman. Picture by Isabel Pearce/SWpix.com

It’s good to talk - Joe Westerman and Wakefield Trinity helping to combat loneli...

Winning score: Leeds Rhinos' Brad Dwyer (left) score what proved to be the winnign try against Wakefield Trinity. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Wakefield Trinity 18 Leeds Rhinos 20: Hooker Brad Dwyer digs deepest to win it f...

Wakefield's Max Jowitt runs in for a try. (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Leeds Rhinos 6 Wakefield Trinity 30: Max Jowitt treble sets up stunning Trinity ...

Alex Walker scores Wakefield's first try. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Wakefield Trinity 16 St Helens 20 - ‘A step in the right direction’ says Trinity...

Huddersfield Giants' Aidan Sezer celebrates his try (SWPIX)

Huddersfield Giants off to winning start under new coach

Hull FC's Joe Cator in his man-of-the-match performance against Huddersfield Giants. (SWPIX)

Hull FC's Joe Cator aiming to prove he's no fluke