KING OF THE CASTLE

Ward homing in on Saints as Tigers bid to beat drop

- ROSS HEPPENSTALL

DANNY WARD is plotting the downfall of champions Helens - after moving back in with his mum and dad.

St The 43-year-old Yorkshireman recently signed a short-term deal to lead Castleford's fight against relegation with six games remaining.

His reign began with a vital win at arch-rivals Wakefield and a first home game sees all-conquering Saints visit the Tigers on Friday.

Ward and his family have been happily settled in Surrey since his time at London Broncos, the club he played for and then as head coach got promoted to Super League in 2018.

But after joining the Tigers, ex-Leeds prop Ward said: "I'm back in Dewsbury living at my mum and dad's for these six weeks... and back living the dream!