A second Castleford Tigers forward has joined Hunslet RLFC on long-term loan.

Hooker Aiden Doolan will spend the rest of the 2026 season with the south Leeds club, who are 15th in the second-tier Betfred Championship. Tigers second-rower Sam Grice joined the Parksiders on a similar deal last week and was a substitute in last Sunday’s 40-14 defeat at Workington Town.

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Doolan joined Tigers in pre-season on a two-year contract having played in the Championship for Barrow Raiders in 2025. He previously had a spell in Warrington Wolves’ academy, spent time at NRL club South Sydney Rabbitohs and featured for Widnes Vikings.

Castleford Tigers' Aiden Doolan has joined Hunslet RLFC on loan. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

placeholder image — Castleford Tigers' Aiden Doolan has joined Hunslet RLFC on loan. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

The 22-year-old has played twice for Castleford in Super League and returned to Barrow earlier this year on what at the time was set to be a season-long loan. The latest deal includes an option for Tigers to recall him if needed.