Knights' Wardle signs on for Castleford

Former Huddersfield centre Joe Wardle will switch from the Newcastle Knights in the NRL to Super League club Castleford in 2018.

Castleford have confirmed the signing of former Huddersfield centre Joe Wardle from the Newcastle Knights.

The 25-year-old Scotland international, who is being released just 12 months into a three-year contract with the Knights for personal reasons, is joining the Tigers on a three-year deal from the start of the 2018 season.

Castleford are thought to have agreed a transfer fee for Wardle, who began his career with Bradford and made 141 appearances for Huddersfield before moving to the NRL at the end of last season in a deal that saw Newcastle fullback Jake Mamo move to Super League.

Wardle, who has so far made 15 appearances for the Knights, said: "Rugby careers are short so happiness is key and sometimes things don't work out, which is unfortunately the case."


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