Leigh Leopards beat Castleford Tigers 24-18 at Leigh Sports Village Stadium in a Super League match that keeps their play-off hopes alive. All reports describe a close contest, with Leigh managing to hold off Castleford after a period of pressure that nearly swung the result. The win is presented as significant for Leigh’s season after they enter the game in good form, maintaining their position in the race for a top-four finish. Multiple outlets report the same final score and the same venue, emphasising that Leigh’s ability to see out the match is what matters most. The Sky and BBC accounts both frame the result as a “nervy” or “scare” for Leigh, suggesting momentum from Castleford during parts of the contest. Overall, the sources agree that Leigh secure the two competition points despite the match being tighter than the final score might suggest, with the outcome described as boosting their prospects of reaching the play-offs.