Jake Mamo to retire from rugby league

Castleford Tigers can confirm that Jake Mamo has taken the decision to retire from professional rugby league with immediate effect.

The 28-year-old began his career in his home country of Australia with Newcastle Knights before making the switch to Super League in 2017, going on to represent the likes of Huddersfield Giants and Warrington Wolves.

Castleford announced the signing of the centre ahead of the 2022 season and Mamo quickly became a fan favourite on and off the pitch.

Jake’s enigmatic personality shone through from his first day at Wheldon Road with the Aussie being incredibly popular with his teammates and all members of the Tigers’ staff.

Mamo wanted to make the following statement on his retirement:

“There were a lot of factors that came into the decision with the main one being that I’ve suffered too many head knocks and injuries. I suffered a bad back injury in my last game against Saints and I couldn’t move for three days after that. I thought to myself that I never want to feel like that ever again.

“Rugby league has given me a lot and also given me the chance to move over here to the UK. I’ve had good relationships with fans at all the clubs I have been at and that is going to be the thing I miss the most, especially to the Cas fans who have been great to me over the last year and a bit.

“I look back on my time at Cas fondly and I have enjoyed my couple of years at the club but felt this was the right decision for me moving forward.”  

Everyone at Castleford Tigers would like to thank Jake for his time with the Club and wish him the very best with his future endeavours.