# Leigh edges Castleford to boost playoff hopes

Leigh narrowly defeated Castleford in a rugby league match, improving their chances of qualifying for the postseason. The win keeps Leigh in contention for a playoff spot as the regular season nears its end.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/cly95l27rqzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:13:42 GMT