Castleford Tigers boss Lee Radford unhappy with timing of RFL and Super League meeting

Castleford Tigers went down 32-22 last Thursday against Wigan Warriors.

For large parts of the game, the Tigers were well in it and often looked the better side, but Mahe Fonua’s sinbinning just before half-time led to a points onslaught.

Fonua had gone to tackle Jai Field and knocked the ball from the Wigan fullback’s grasp, but was inexplicably sent to the sinbin by referee Chris Kendall.

By the time Fonua had settled back into the line, Castleford were down 28-6 and Lee Radford addressed that yellow card following the final whistle.

“When Mahe Fonua was off the field we conceded 12 points and then we conceded shortly after too,” Radford told Sky Sports after the game.

“It ruined our interchange a little bit, we’re not catching a break at the moment, but I’m not whinging, we’re working hard and I’m proud of them.

“It is what it is and we’re genuinely going to have to get better with 12.”

Fonua has not been charged for the incident, but it makes little difference to that result.

There will be a meeting that takes place on Wednesday between the RFL, Super League and the clubs and the disciplinary issue is almost certainly going to be at the forefront of that.

But, Radford wanted clarity from last year, not during the season.

“I wanted the meeting in October.

“We needed to speak to them about why we are doing it and to such an extent – it’s too late in the day now.”