Sophie Todd signs with Cas

Sophie joins the Tigresses from Nottingham Outlaws and she’s hoping to make a big impact in the Women’s Super League.

Speaking about the move the 25-year-old said: “I’ve been playing rugby league with Nottingham Outlaws mainly with the men because we don’t really have an established women’s team. I got the opportunity to come up here and I took it.”

When asked what made her join Castleford she said: “The reputation of Cas. The coaching and the set-up is second to none. I came up, had a go and I had to take it with both hands.

“I’ve had it in the pipeline for a while. I’ve been playing Championship rugby union but I was injured at the tail end of October so I thought to have three months off and get my body ready and give rugby league a go in 2020.”

Apart from an extensive rugby union background, Todd is also a former Aussie Rules international having represented England and Great Britain.

The forward has been training with the squad since the beginning of pre-season and has shown great commitment by making the long commute every single week.

Head coach Lindsay Anfield underlined Sophie’s commitment saying: “Making the two or so hour commute three times a week shows great dedication.

“Sophie came down to train last season and we really wanted to give her an opportunity to play some competitive rugby league here in Castleford.”

If you would like to be Sophie's sponsor for the 2020 campaign, please get in touch via email (castlefordtigerswomen@gmail.com).