{"id":586552,"date":"2026-05-16T02:14:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T02:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/586552\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T02:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T02:14:13","slug":"castleford-tigers-sign-nrl-outside-back-on-long-term-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/586552\/","title":{"rendered":"Castleford Tigers sign NRL outside back on long-term deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Castleford Tigers have confirmed the signing of St George Illawarra Dragons outside back Mat Feagai in another move that sees Ryan Carr secure a player who has played under him before.<\/p>\n

Before taking the role at Castleford Tigers, Carr was an assistant at St George and just days after the confirmed signing of Damien Cook for 2027<\/a>, the club have now announced the arrival of Mat Feagai for next year as well.<\/p>\n

Feagai will sign a three-year deal at Wheldon Road in a move that will turn plenty of heads given his pedigree in the NRL, where he\u2019s played 74 games and scored 27 tries.<\/p>\n

A club statement announced the signing: \u201cCastleford Tigers are delighted to announce the signing of outside-back Mat Feagai from St. George Illawarra Dragons, on a three-year deal.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe will join the Tigers for the 2027 season after six campaigns in the NRL, in which he has made 74 appearances, scoring 27 tries.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Castleford Tigers sign Mat Feagai<\/p>\n

A former Samoa international, Feagai will pair up brilliantly with fellow overseas centre Krystian Mapapalangi, who Castleford recently tied down to a new deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On securing Feagai\u2019s services from 2027, director of rugby Chris Chester said: \u201cI\u2019m delighted to get Mat over the line for the next 3 years.<\/p>\n

\u201cMat is playing some really good rugby at present in the NRL and he is exactly the type of player whose style suits the Super League game.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a big, athletic centre with great footwork and a good understanding of the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cMat was excited about the vision of the club and we are extremely delighted to get a deal done so quickly.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d also like to put on record my thanks to the Martin and the board of directors at our great club for the continued support and investment in the playing squad for 2027. Without this, signings of this quality would not be able to happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

Head coach Ryan Carr added: \u201cMat is a really talented player and we\u2019re excited about what he can bring to the group.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe we can help unlock the best in him, and just as importantly, he\u2019s a really good person who\u2019ll fit into our culture well.<\/p>\n

\u201cStoked to have him on board for 2027 and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

Castleford Tigers are delighted to announce the signing of outside-back Mat Feagai from St. George Illawarra Dragons, on a three-year deal.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) May 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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