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St Helens score against Castleford after Hastings red card

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:09 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

St Helens score against Castleford after Hastings red card
Summary

St Helens secured a 36-12 lead over Castleford Tigers at BrewDog Stadium on August 22. Despite Jackson Hastings' red card for punching Tyler Dupree, St Helens scored tries from Jack Welsby, Shane Wright, Jacob Douglas, Tom Humphreys, and Nene Macdonald, while Castleford responded with tries from Louis Senior and Phoenix Laulu-Togaga'e. Hastings' dismissal, alongside yellow cards for teammates Alex Walmsley and Chris Matagi, left St Helens with ten players. Their victory is crucial as they aim to remain in playoff contention for the Betfred Super League, needing to win all remaining matches this season.

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  • •St Helens lead 36-12 against Castleford at BrewDog Stadium.
  • •Jackson Hastings received a red card just before halftime.
  • •St Helens scored six tries, while Castleford managed two.
  • •Alex Walmsley and Chris Matagi received yellow cards.
  • •St Helens must win their remaining games to secure a playoff spot.
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  • 4:22 PMBBC Sport — St Helens beat Castleford despite Hastings dismissal
  • 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Saints beat Castleford despite Hastings dismissal
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St Helens beat Castleford Tigers to boost their faint Super League play-off hopes - despite Jackson Hastings' needless red card.

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St Helens beat Castleford Tigers to boost their faint Super League play-off hopes - despite Jackson Hastings' needless red card.

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