Frankie Mariano to leave Castleford at end of season

Castleford have announced that back-row forward Frankie Mariano will leave the club at the end of the season.

The 29-year-old former Hull KR and Wakefield player is out of contract and has not been offered a new deal after an injury-hit season.

Tigers head coach Daryl Powell said: "Frankie unfortunately has received an injury which will prevent him from playing the remainder of this season and we have decided not to extend his contract.

"Frank has been a great bloke to work with and has put in some awesome efforts for the team during his time at the club. I would like to wish him all the best for the future and thank him for his time at the Tigers."

The Hull-born Mariano was in Castleford's Challenge Cup final team in 2014 but has made just five appearances in an injury-hit season and spent time on loan at Batley.

"I'd just like to say a big thank you to everyone at Castleford Tigers," Mariano said.

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"I'd like to thank the coaching staff for developing me as a player, the physio team for looking after me during my injuries, the boys for being there on and off the field, and the board of directors and staff behind the scenes at Castleford Tigers, it really is a close-knit club."

Mariano is the third confirmed departure from Castleford following the decision of Lee Jewitt and Luke Dorn to move to Australia.