Tigers looked on course for an incredible win when they led 8-0, but Leeds staged a gransdstand finish to secure their place in the play-offs.
It was a mixed bag of a performance in a low quality, though ultimately exciting, contest. Here’s how Rhinos rated, plus marks for gallant Tigers and referee Ben Thaler.
13. Zane Tetevano (No 13).
Made a couple of big handling errors 4. Photo: Bruce Rollinson/SWpix.com
14. Sub Brad Dwyer (No 14)
Didn't get on until Cas went ahead and quickly forced off with a knee injury 5. Photo: Tony Johnson
15. Sub Morgan Gannon (No 21)
Missed a tackle leading up to Tigers' try, but otherwise pretty solid 5. Photo: Bruce Rollinson/SWpix.com
16. Sub Jarrod O'Connor (No 24)
Very little game time, no chance to do much good or bad 5. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
17. Sub Cameron Smith (No 17).
Returned from injury and began the move leading to the winning try 6. Photo: Bruce Rollinson/SWpix.com
18. Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers: Mamo 7, Faraimo 6, A Sutcliffe 5, Fonua 8, Olpherts 6, Eden 5, McShane 7, Griffin 5, Milner 5, Matagi 5, Lawler 6, Mellor 5, Westerman 6. Subs D Smith 7, B Martin 7, Hall 7, Robb 8. Photo: Bruce Rollinson/SWpix.com