Castleford return to the Jungle

Castleford have announced a new stadium sponsorship deal with Mend-A-Hose Hydraulics Ltd which will see the Tigers’ home renamed The Mend-A-Hose Jungle for the 2014 Super League season.

Mend-A-Hose Hydraulics, are long term sponsors of Castleford with their branding currently featuring on the club’s playing shirts.

The new deal will see Mend-A-Hose replace existing stadium sponsors Wish Communications who have held naming rights for 2013.

Tigers Commercial Director, Mark Grattan said: “As part of our search for a new stadium naming rights sponsor, we were looking for somebody who shared our desire to reinstate the name ‘The Jungle’, a hugely popular name amongst our fans, and we are absolutely delighted that Mend-A-Hose wanted the same.

“Mend-A-Hose have been huge supporters of the club for many years and we’re really pleased that they have increased their level of sponsorship with us.

“As a Super League club with great ambitions for growth next season and beyond, we are positive that The Mend-A-Hose Jungle will provide them with a big local and national audience to promote their brand.”

John Duff, Managing Director of Mend-A-Hose said: “We wanted to bring ‘The Jungle’ back to Castleford because, as fans ourselves, we know how fond fans are of that name and are delighted that we can be part of bringing the good times back to the Tigers.”