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Released Super League prop returns to Australia as new club confirmed

Released Castleford Tigers prop Joe Stimson has found a new club and will return to Australia to play in his home country. Stimson, who joined the West Yorkshire outfit part-way through the 2025 season, played 39 times for the club…

By Sam Brocksom · Serious About Rugby League

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Released Castleford Tigers prop Joe Stimson has signed with Australian side Temora Dragons.
The 30-year-old forward made a permanent free transfer back to his junior club in New South Wales.
Stimson was released after making 39 appearances for Castleford following his arrival midway through 2025.

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Former Castleford Tigers prop Joe Stimson has officially signed with Australian side Temora Dragons following his release from the Super League club. The 30-year-old forward returns to his home country to rejoin his junior club in the New South Wales Group 9 competition, despite reported interest from Super League teams such as Leigh Leopards.

Stimson departed Castleford after making 39 appearances without receiving a contract extension, making him one of several players to exit the club alongside Daejarn Asi, Sam Hall, and Cain Robb. Before his move to England, Stimson accumulated extensive NRL experience during spells with Melbourne Storm, Canterbury Bulldogs, and Gold Coast Titans.

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