Castleford cast off 'eerie feeling' to defeat St Helens

Castleford 28-14 St HelensFans critical of decision to play during coronavirus outbreakFor 80 minutes at least everything felt normal. The roar when Derrell Olpherts scored a sensational one-handed try was what one would expect in this part of the world. The rendition of Sweet Caroline which accompanies every Castleford Tigers victory was, for anyone who has heard it before, routine. But this was not an ordinary day.Rugby league found itself as the only frontline act on a scant Sunday of sporting action. Barring another act of defiance from the sport’s authorities when clubs meet in Huddersfield on Monday, this was the last scrap of sporting normality for some time. Related: Coronavirus and sport – a list of the major cancellations Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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