Tigers back to winning ways

Chase: Four tries in second half

Castleford ran in 10 tries to end a four-match Super League losing streak with a crushing 56-24 victory against Harlequins.

Stand-off Rangi Chase crossed the try-line four times while Kirk Dixon kicked eight goals after scoring the Tigers' opening try to finish with personal haul of 20 points.

Harlequins, who are now winless in their last 10 league matches, led 14-6 at one point in the first half but were powerless to prevent the hosts running riot after the interval at the PROBIZ Coliseum.

Quins debutant Chris Riley scored two tries after joining on a month-long loan from Warrington and Oliver Wilkes also touched down twice for the away side.

The two clubs went into the clash without a win in a combined 14 league games and it was Quins who were given the confidence boost of a second-minute lead.

Spectacular

Full-back Jamie O'Callaghan collected Adam Milner's kick in his own in-goal area before beating two tacklers and racing the length of the field for a spectacular solo try.

Castleford were back on level terms four minutes later when a long pass from skipper Danny Orr sent in Dixon, who added the extras from the touchline.

Quins regained the lead when Tony Clubb played Riley through a gaping gap for a simple try from close range.

Castleford's sloppy play was costing them dear and some weak tackling allowed Danny Ward to send Wilkes powering in for a 19th-minute try to put the visitors 14-6 up.

The Tigers were shocked into life by the deficit, with Chase making an opening for Richard Mathers to cross before a fine break from Orr created a score for Jordan Thompson. Dixon converted both tries to put the hosts 18-14 up.

Both sides were making several errors in the windy conditions and Quins brought the scores level again when Riley capitalised on Gale's high kick for an unconverted try.

Lead

However, The Tigers were back in front just before half-time when Chase and Mathers combined to play in Richard Owen.

They were in again just after the break as Jake Emmitt offloaded to Chase and the New Zealander dummied his way over to grab his first of the afternoon.

A clever kick from Chase then set up a try for Daryl Clark, before their momentum was checked when Samoan centre Willie Isa was stretchered off with a leg injury.

Quins stayed in touch when Gale's pass allowed Wilkes to score his second but the Londoners' opes were soon killed off as the Tigers stepped their intensity up a notch.

Chase again dummied his way through for a second try before Mathers played in Adam Milner and Chase touched down twice more in the last 10 minutes to finish the rout.