Castleford Tigers come from behind to defeat league leaders Leeds Rhinos 36-34 in a West Yorkshire derby. Multiple reports describe the match as a thriller, highlighting Castleford’s late surge to overturn what had appeared to be a Leeds advantage. The final score leaves Leeds narrowly beaten, with Castleford securing victory through a sustained comeback rather than an early lead. Both outlets frame the result as a standout performance by Castleford, given the status of Leeds as league leaders entering the game. The match is reported as closely contested throughout, culminating in a narrow two-point margin. With the derby result recorded as 36-34, Castleford take the win over their local rivals in a contest defined by momentum shifts and a dramatic finish.