Qareqare heads to Bradford on loan

Castleford Tigers can confirm that young winger Jason Qareqare will link up with Championship side Bradford Bulls on an initial two-week loan which will then roll on a week-by-week basis.

The 19-year-old has made three appearances for the Fords in 2023 as well as playing on two occasions for Midlands Hurricanes on dual registration but will now join up with Mark Dunning’s team.

The Fords have the option to recall Qareqare at any point and Cas Head Coach Andy Last put forward the benefits the youngster will gain in joining the Bulls in the aspect of gaining valuable experience and match minutes.

“We know what potential Jason has got so for him to play regular first team rugby at Bradford in the Championship will benefit him in terms of his performance. I haven’t been able to give him as many games as we possibly wanted to but that’s due to the nature of the games we’ve been playing and the form of people in front of him like Greg Eden who has been good for us on that left wing and Bureta Faraimo carrying strong out of backfield on the right.

“It’s probably been a case that the opportunities haven’t fallen for Jason to get exposure at Super League level this year, but we know this opportunity at Bradford will benefit his development. He will certainly be one for us for the future.”