LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
The Catalans Dragons roared to a dominant 40-14 victory over the Castleford Tigers, notching up their fourth win in five games and soaring up the Super League ladder alongside heavyweights Wigan and St Helens.
Arthur Mourgue, Jordan Abdull, and Tom Johnstone led the charge for the Dragons in the opening 40, leaving the Tigers scrambling to keep up.
Despite a valiant reply from Joe Westerman, the visitors struggled to tame the fiery French side.
Mathieu Laguerre and Tom Davies added fuel to the fire, with Josh Simm managing to claw back some pride for Castleford.
Matt Ikuvalu and Cesar Rouge further extended the Catalans lead, leaving the Tigers in their wake.
While it was a tough fifth loss in a row for Castleford's rookie head coach Craig Lingard, there were glimmers of hope in the Tigers' performance, showing signs of improvement after a series of recent setbacks.
The Dragons' victory was a testament to their strength and determination on the field, as they continue to make their mark on the Super League landscape.
With their sights set on further success, the French side is proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of Rugby League.