Salford edge Castleford to boost play-off hopes

Betfred Super League

Salford (12) 30

Tries: Macdonald, Brierley, Ryan, Partington, Hankinson Goals: Sneyd 5

Castleford (6) 22

Tries: Qareqare 2, El-Zakhem, Johnson Goals: Milnes 3

Salford Red Devils overcame Castleford Tigers in a thrilling seesaw contest to move within four points of the Super League summit.

Jason Qareqare’s score put Cas ahead, but Nene MacDonald levelled and Ryan Brierley then put the hosts 12-6 in front at half-time after Tigers' Liam Horne was sent to the sin-bin.

Qareqare raced in for his second try and Elie El-Zakhem crossed as the visitors snatched back the lead after the break.

But Ethan Ryan’s interception try and Marc Sneyd’s third goal restored Salford’s lead before Ollie Partington and Chris Hankinson sealed the win, despite Luis Johnson's late score in reply.

More to follow.

Salford: Brierley, Ryan, Macdonald, Lafai, Cross, Nikorima, Sneyd, Singleton, Shorrocks, Bullock, Stone, Watkins, Partington.

Interchanges: Wright, Hankinson, Mellor, Lewis.

Castleford: Hoy, Qareqare, Hall, Mellor, Senior, Milnes, Miller, Griffin, Horne, Mustapha, Lawler, El-Zakhem, Westerman.

Interchanges: Hall, Namo, Robb, Johnson.

Sin-bin: Horne (32), Namo (64).

Referee: Chris Kendall.