Skipper Michael Shenton grabbed four tries as Castleford started their Super League 8s campaign with a 36-30 win over Hull. England centre Shenton's clinical finishing proved decisive as the Tigers recovered from 12-0 down after just five minutes. Luke Gale, who scored a try and landed six goals, was also an important contributor as the Tigers avenged two defeats against Hull this season. Hull failed to build on their flying start as their top-four hopes faded with a defeat that left them six points drift of Castleford and Huddersfield, who are now level on 28 points. Former Leeds Rhinos and Wakefield Wildcats hooker Paul McShane made his Castleford debut and loose-forward Nathan Massey returned after missing three matches with an ankle injury.Luke Gale scored a try and landed six goals for the home sideFormer Leeds Rhinos hooker Paul McShane made his Castleford debutHull welcomed back centre Setaimata Sa after several weeks out injured
Castleford finally clicked into gear to cut the gap to two points with two tries in three minutes from _.