Leigh sign prop Jack Ashworth from Castleford through 2028

Leigh Leopards have signed prop Jack Ashworth from Castleford Tigers with immediate effect, tying the 31-year-old — a former St Helens and Huddersfield player with 100-plus Super League appearances — to a deal through 2028. Lazarus Vaalepu moves the other way on loan for the rest of the season.