Hull KR v Castleford Tigers: Full-back Niall Evalds hoping for double celebration after Challenge Cup quarter-final

By Peter Smith
Published 7th Apr 2022, 17:00 BST
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The last time Castleford Tigers visited Hull KR in the Betfred Challenge Cup, a year ago on Saturday, stand-in full-back Gareth O’Brien took responsibility for the match-winning kick, but regular No 1 Niall Evalds was left holding the baby.

Tigers return to Sewell Group Craven Park on Friday evening, but the quarter-final tie is unlikely to be as dramatic or memorable for Evalds as the 2021 classic.

That tie went into the 19th minute of extra-time before O’Brien landed the golden-point winning drop goal, after Tigers had equalised on the final play of normal time.

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The game was played behind closed doors and like Tigers’ fans, Evalds had to keep in touch remotely - but for a very special reason.

Niall Evalds was a try scorer when Tigers lost to St Helens at Wembley last year. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.Niall Evalds was a try scorer when Tigers lost to St Helens at Wembley last year. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.
Niall Evalds was a try scorer when Tigers lost to St Helens at Wembley last year. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.