Rangi Chase heading back to Castleford Tigers - Sky sources

Rangi Chase is set to make a return to the Castleford Tigers in an attempt to rebuild his Super League career, Sky sources understand.

Chase took an indefinite break from rugby league in May when he left the Leigh Centurions and later said that he was battling with depression.

The former England stand-off was named Man of Steel in 2011 when playing for the Tigers and he now appears ready to return to the club he made his name at.

Chase scored 47 tries in 129 games for Castleford during his first spell at the club, eventually leaving in a big-money move to Salford in September 2013.

He had two injury-hit seasons with the Red Devils and moved down to the Championship with Leigh at the end of the 2015 season after being released by Salford.

Sky Sports rugby league pundit Brian Carney said: "If...if Rangi is at peace with himself, if he misses rugby league.If he wants to entertain on the field like only Rangi can...then fans of rugby league, fans of sport, the Magician is back.

"Few players can fix the attention of crowd like Rangi Chase. We gave up trying to predict Rangi's next move on the field. Instead it was "sit back and enjoy a grand master." Welcome back Rangi. Your magic has been missed!"