{"id":678801,"date":"2026-07-07T16:26:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T16:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/678801\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T16:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T16:26:16","slug":"castleford-tigers-latest-recruit-tipped-to-smash-super-league-as-bevan-french-and-jai-field-comparison-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/678801\/","title":{"rendered":"Castleford Tigers’ latest recruit tipped to smash Super League as Bevan French and Jai Field comparison made"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Castleford Tigers have reportedly secured the services of Tyrell Sloan for 2027 with the speedster set to become the third player to sign from St George Illawarra Dragons for next year.<\/p>\n

Sloan has previously been linked<\/a> and reports from both the UK and Australia are now suggesting that the deal is complete, with\u00a0The Daily Telegraph\u00a0<\/a>reporting that Sloan has signed a two-year deal at Wheldon Road.<\/p>\n

Along with the likes of hooker Damien Cook and fellow outside back Mat Feagai, it\u2019s fair to say that Castleford are bringing in some NRL quality and Sloan has now been tipped to make a huge impact in Super League.<\/p>\n

Former Super League man Luke Keary, who spent just one year with Catalans Dragons and was outspoken in his criticism of the competition, has argued that Sloan will be a hit in England.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019ll do fantastic over there,\u201d Keary said when commentating on St George\u2019s win over Wests Tigers, a game in which Sloan scored before going off injured<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Keary then noted how Wigan Warriors duo Jai Field and Bevan French both made the switch to Super League and have taken the competition by storm with speed being a major asset of their game.<\/p>\n

The pundit explained: \u201cWe\u2019ve seen the likes of Bevan French and Jai Field go over there. He\u2019s got speed to burn. He\u2019ll have a lot of space over there where he can play.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s unclear if Sloan will play at full-back or on the wing for Castleford with the club set to have a number of strong backs on their books, including current stars Krystian Mapapalangi and Jason Qareqare, as well as off-season signing Blake Taaffe, who is still out injured.<\/p>\n

Sloan will become the tenth and final player contracted for 2027 or beyond suggesting that standout forward Joe Stimson, who is off-contract, could well leave Wheldon Road.<\/p>\n

Real deal Rhinos, toothless Tigers stunned by York + ceasefire at Odsal \u2013 Click here to watch the latest episode of the Serious About Rugby League Show<\/a><\/p>\n

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