O’Brien to join Leigh

Castleford Tigers can today announce that Gareth O’Brien will be leaving the club and joining newly promoted Leigh Leopards from 2023.

The Leigh club have also just announced today (Thursday 20th October) that they are rebranding to be known as Leigh Leopards going forward.

Gareth has been a fantastic servant to the Fords, playing for the club on 43 occasions scoring eight tries, and with his boot he has kicked 15 goals and five drop goals, including the two game winning moments in the Tigers’ run to the Challenge Cup Final in 2021.

Lee Radford paid thanks to Gareth O’Brien and wished him well as he heads into a new chapter with Leigh for 2023.

“Even though I only worked with Gaz (O’Brien) for 12 months I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with him. This season he’s played a number of positions for us at Cas and I’m sure that utility value will be good for Leigh as they come into Super League.

“Leigh came in and made an inquiry for Gaz during the season and offered him a couple of years closer to home, so he leaves with our well wishes and I want to place on record my thanks to Gaz for all his efforts as a Tiger.”

Leigh Leopards secured their place in Betfred Super League 2023 after gaining promotion from the Championship beating Batley Bulldogs in the Grand Final.

Castleford Tigers would like to place on record their gratitude to Gareth for all of his hard work since joining the club in 2020, and wish him and his family all the very best for the future.