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Castleford captain Alex Mellor joins Catalans Dragons on two-year deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Castleford captain Alex Mellor joins Catalans Dragons on two-year deal
Summary

Alex Mellor is set to leave Castleford Tigers to join Catalans Dragons on a two-year contract starting in the 2027 season. The 31-year-old second row forward has served as captain for the Tigers in the current 2026 season, where the team finished in 13th place. Over the last four and a half seasons, Mellor made more than 100 Super League appearances for Castleford. The Tigers are currently searching for a head coach following the departure of Ryan Carr last month.

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  • •Mellor signs with Catalans Dragons for the 2027 season.
  • •He captained Castleford Tigers in the 2026 season.
  • •Castleford finished 13th in the Super League this year.
  • •Mellor has over 100 Super League appearances for Castleford.
  • •Castleford is in need of a new head coach after Ryan Carr's exit.
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  • 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Castleford captain Mellor heads to Catalans
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Captain Alex Mellor leaves Castleford Tigers after four years to join Catalans Dragons in a two-year deal.

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