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Fans were left absolutely stunned after a revelation nobody—even the die-hards on the Wheldon Road terraces—saw coming. It wasn’t a blockbuster signing. It wasn’t a coaching shake-up. It was something even bigger.
The Tigers have officially announced a massive community-first project: the transformation of an abandoned local complex into THE TIGERS’ DEN, a multi-million-pound support hub for struggling families, at-risk youth, and anyone fighting to rebuild their lives.
A club turning its proud heritage into real, life-changing hope for the people who stand by them?
That’s the kind of roar rugby league needed.
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CASTLEFORD TIGERS SHOCKWAVE: A NEW SHIRT, A NEW ERA, A NEW HEART FOR THE COMMUNITY
Castleford doesn’t just breathe rugby league — it lives it. The roar of the Tigers is stitched into the streets, echoed in every matchday crowd, and passed through generations like family heirlooms. But every now and then, something happens that shakes even this rugby-mad town to its core. A moment when the club lifts its head, stands tall, and says: We’re not just here to play. We’re here to lead.
This week?
Castleford Tigers delivered not one, but two seismic revelations that sent shockwaves through the sport, the community, and every black-and-amber heart across the region.
A new era on the field.
A new era off the field.
A new era in the soul of Castleford.
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The First Thunderbolt: A Shirt 100 Years in the Making
In front of fans, media, and a flood of online anticipation, Castleford Tigers officially unveiled their Centenary Home Kit for the 2026 season — a season marking 100 years of the club’s proud history.
And this wasn’t just any shirt release.
This felt like opening a time capsule.
The jersey, draped in iconic black and amber, carries something no other kit has ever dared to try: the names of 100 club legends embossed within the fabric. Each stitch is a tribute, each letter a memory, each name a chapter in the story that built Castleford into the club it is today. From Hall of Fame heroes to unforgettable on-field warriors, their legacy is literally worn on the chest of every player who pulls it on.
The shirt also features the new crest and a special centenary stamp, marking 2026 as not just another season — but a celebration of a century of grit, passion, and loyalty. Classic black shorts and amber socks complete the look, blending tradition with modern edge.
Then came the sponsors — not just brands, but long-time allies of the club:
CBR Engineering entering their 12th straight year as principal partner
AJ Glassfibre in their 18th year of unwavering support
Ergo Real Estate taking the sleeve
H&H Construction anchoring the back and shorts
Yorkshire Pride proudly on the upper neck
And newcomers Menzies Distribution and Bidfood, stepping into kit partnership for the very first time
Shorts and socks also carry the loyal support of T&A Maintenance, M&D Foundations, 24/7 Concrete & Aggregates, and FAA Installations, now in their 7th year on the socks.
Owner Martin Jepson summed up the emotion perfectly:
> “This year’s home shirt had to be special — we had to pay respect to the players who have given us everything over the last 100 years. Including the names of all those in our Hall of Fame makes it truly ours. And I can’t thank our partners enough for standing with us.”
A century in a shirt.
A legacy you can touch.
A club reminding the world: We know exactly where we came from.
But while fans were still buzzing from the kit reveal, Castleford Tigers dropped a second announcement — one far bigger than sport.
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The Second Earthquake: A Community Project That Changed Everything
Just hours after the kit release set social media on fire, the club unveiled news that left even lifelong supporters stunned: a multi-million-pound community project that no one — absolutely no one — saw coming.
Castleford Tigers announced the creation of THE TIGERS’ DEN, a full-service support hub for struggling families, at-risk youth, and individuals fighting homelessness, addiction, and personal crisis.
A huge abandoned complex — once a forgotten relic of the town’s industrial past — will be transformed into a beacon of hope.
The Tigers could have invested in players, facilities, or business expansions.
Instead, they invested in the people.
THE TIGERS’ DEN will offer:
Emergency accommodation
A dedicated women’s recovery wing
Full mental-health support services
Mentorship programs involving Tigers players
A safe after-school hub for local kids
Community kitchens
Youth development pathways
Life-skills training and employability support
Partnerships with local charities to widen long-term help
This wasn’t a press stunt.
This wasn’t a headline grab.
This was Castleford Tigers reminding the world what sports clubs should be.
In a heartfelt announcement video, the club said:
> “Castleford is family. And families look after each other — especially in the moments when the world goes quiet.”
Those words hit home.
Those words meant something.
And the fans felt it in their chest.
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Two Announcements, One Message: This Club Is Built on Heart
Rarely does a club deliver a double blow like this — one celebrating 100 years of legacy, and another securing the next 100 years of impact.
The 2026 Centenary Kit honours the heroes who built Castleford.
THE TIGERS’ DEN honours the people who are Castleford.
The past and future shook hands this week.
And the roar of the Tigers grew louder.
Local supporters have already called it “the greatest week in club history.” Rival fans praised the move. Former players applauded it. Even neutral observers admitted: Castleford just set a new standard for community commitment in rugby league.
One lifelong fan outside Wheldon Road said it best:
> “The kit shows who we were.
The Tigers’ Den shows who we are now.
And together, they show who we’re going to be.”
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A New Era Begins — On the Field and Beyond It
With the Centenary Kit officially on sale online and in-store, and THE TIGERS’ DEN beginning its multi-stage development, there is an electric feeling in the air around Castleford.
Not hype.
Not noise.
Not marketing.
Belief.
Belief that a club can honour its past while lifting its community into the future.
Belief that rugby league still has the power to unite, rebuild, and inspire.
Belief that the Tigers are more than a team — they’re a lifeline.
Castleford Tigers didn’t just make announcements this week.
They made history.
They made purpose.
They made heart.
And in a year where the world desperately needs light?
Castleford delivered a roar of hope loud enough for everyone to hear.
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