Bradford Bulls ended their seven-game losing streak with a 32-22 victory over Castleford Tigers at Odsal Stadium. This win added to Castleford's struggles, as they are currently without a permanent head coach and have lost six of their last seven games since defeating league leaders Leeds Rhinos in July. Bradford, who sit at the bottom of the Super League table, dominated the first half with six tries from Riley Dean, Connor Wynne, Caleb Aekins, Dan Russell, Waqa Blake, and Ebon Scurr. Scrum-half Chris Atkin was instrumental in the attack, while Castleford managed only one try in the first half through Louis Senior. In the second half, Castleford improved their performance, scoring two tries from Krystian Mapapalangi and one from Alex Mellor. However, Scurr’s try 12 minutes into the second half proved decisive, keeping Castleford at arm's length. The result brought Bradford level on points with York Knights, Huddersfield Giants, and Hull FC with one game remaining. Bradford are determined to avoid finishing last in their first season back in Super League and will face second-bottom York Knights in their final match next Thursday. Despite being one player short of a 21-man squad, Bradford benefited from the return of Ryan Sutton, Dan Russell, and Phoenix Steinwede, which added strength to their team. Atkin, who had previously played for Castleford, was a key figure in Bradford’s performance. Early in the game, Joe Mellor set up Dean for a try, and Castleford struggled defensively as Wynne capitalized on Atkin’s pass. Aekins also scored after a loose ball was forced forward. Mapapalangi was the only bright spot for Castleford, setting up Senior for a try, but Atkin continued to influence the game, assisting Russell and Blake for tries that sealed the first-half advantage. After the break, Castleford pushed forward and Mapapalangi, recovering from an earlier injury, scored a try. However, Scurr’s try gave Bradford a crucial lead, and Mellor scored for Castleford in response. Mapapalangi added another try with just minutes left, but it was not enough to change the outcome. Bradford coach Kurt Haggerty expressed satisfaction with the team’s defensive performance, noting that they conceded a few tries from kicks, which were the only effective method in the challenging weather. He praised the team’s resilience and the partnership between Riley Dean and Chris Atkin, who had played together in recent games. Haggerty also acknowledged the strong performance of the backfield. Castleford interim coach Luke Robinson acknowledged the team’s lack of confidence and their inability to maintain momentum after a poor start. He pointed out that Castleford made significantly more tackles early in the game, which drained their energy and gave Bradford an advantage. Robinson highlighted the need for better defensive performance, noting that the team concedes an average of 34 points per game, a statistic he described as concerning.