Castleford have signed forward Jamie Thackray from Super League rivals Halifax on a two-year contract.

Thackray, 23, who began his professional career at Hunslet feels it is time to move on.

He said, "I'm very excited about joining Castleford. I needed to make a move because I felt that I was going nowhere at Halifax and I'm looking to improve 100% at Castleford."

Thackray is the second player to switch to the Tigers in three days.

Wakefield prop Paul Jackson has also joined the ranks at The Jungle.