Niall Evalds tackles Ash Handley during Salford's loss to Leeds Rhinos on Saturday. Castleford Tigers have confirmed the signing of England Knights full-back Niall Evalds from Salford Red Devils. Evalds, joint-second-top try scorer in Betfred Super League last year, will join Tigers on an initial one-year contract for the 2021 season. Powell described Evalds as a "high-quality player with a real instinct for rugby league. " “Full-back is such a key position now in a rugby league team which makes this an important signing for us.”Tigers’ director of rugby, Jon Wells said: “I am delighted Castleford Tigers can announce the signing of Niall for the 2021 season.

Source: Express August 30, 2020 17:37 UTC