Cook scores decisive try as Leigh defeats Castleford in Super League clash
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Leigh secured a 24-14 victory over Castleford in the Betfred Super League on June 5, 2026. Adam Cook's try 14 minutes from time capped off a strong performance, enhancing Leigh's position in the league with five wins out of six games. Despite an early lead from Castleford, Leigh responded with four tries, with Cook also contributing four goals. Castleford's hopes were undermined by key decisions and a critical error that allowed Cook to seal the win. This defeat marks eight consecutive losses for Castleford against Leigh.
- •Leigh scored four tries, led by Cook's decisive score.
- •Cook also successfully kicked four conversions.
- •Castleford took an early lead but could not maintain it.
- •Adam Cook signed with Leigh from the Canberra Raiders in October 2024.
- •This marks Castleford's eighth straight loss against Leigh.
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Cook try gives Leigh victory over Castleford
- 8:58 PMBBC Sport — Cook try gives Leigh victory over Castleford
"Leigh continue their march up the Super League table with a fifth victory in six games as Adam Cook's gift try sinks Castleford.
"Leigh continue their march up the Super League table with a fifth victory in six games as Adam Cook's gift try sinks Castleford.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 9:29 PMCook try gives Leigh victory over Castleford
Leigh continue their march up the Super League table with a fifth victory in six games as Adam Cook's gift try sinks Castleford.
- BBC SportJun 5, 2026, 8:58 PMCook try gives Leigh victory over Castleford
Leigh continue their march up the Super League table with a fifth victory in six games as Adam Cook's gift try sinks Castleford.
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