# Cain Robb
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{{short description|English rugby league footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox rugby league biography
| name = Cain Robb
| fullname = Cain Robb
| image =
| image_size =
| position = {{rlp|HK}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|01|05|df=y}}
| birth_place = [Leeds](/source/Leeds), West Yorkshire, England
| height = {{convert|5|ft|9|in|m|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|82|kg|stlb|abbr=on|order=flip}}[{{Cite web |title=Cain Robb Castleford Biography |url=https://www.castlefordtigers.com/player.php?playerid=1367 |access-date=27 March 2022 |website=Castleford Tigers}}]
| club1 = {{nowrap|[Castleford Tigers](/source/Castleford_Tigers)}}
| year1start = 2021
| year1end = present
| appearances1 = 45
| tries1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| fieldgoals1 = 0
| points1 = 0
| club2 = {{nowrap|→ [Whitehaven RLFC](/source/Whitehaven_RLFC)}}
| year2start = 2022{{small|(loan)}}
| year2end =
| appearances2 = 7
| tries2 = 0
| goals2 = 0
| fieldgoals2 = 0
| points2 = 0
| club3 = {{nowrap|→ [Swinton Lions](/source/Swinton_Lions)}}
| year3start = 2023{{small|(loan)}}
| year3end =
| appearances3 = 3
| tries3 = 0
| goals3 = 0
| fieldgoals3 = 0
| points3 = 0
| club4 = {{nowrap|→ [Salford Red Devils](/source/Salford_Red_Devils)}}
| year4start = 2025{{small|(loan)}}
| year4end =
| appearances4 = 2
| tries4 = 0
| goals4 = 0
| fieldgoals4 = 0
| points4 = 0
| club5 = {{nowrap|→ [Batley Bulldogs](/source/Batley_Bulldogs)}}
| year5start = 2026{{small|(loan)}}
| year5end =
| appearances5 = 3
| tries5 = 0
| goals5 = 0
| fieldgoals5 = 0
| points5 = 0
| new = yes
| source = [{{Rugby league records |id=7398 |title=Cain Robb |access-date=1 April 2026}}][{{Cite web |title=Cain Robb - Playing Career |url=https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/cain-robb/summary.html |access-date=10 November 2024 |website=Rugby League Project}}]
| updated = 19 April 2026
}}
'''Cain Robb''' (born {{birth date|2003|01|05|df=y}}) is an English professional [rugby league](/source/rugby_league) footballer who plays as a {{rlp|hk}} for [Castleford Tigers](/source/Castleford_Tigers) in the [Super League](/source/Super_League).
He has spent time on loan at [Salford Red Devils](/source/Salford_Red_Devils) in the Super League, and at [Whitehaven](/source/Whitehaven_R.L.F.C.), [Swinton Lions](/source/Swinton_Lions) and [Batley Bulldogs](/source/Batley_Bulldogs) in the [RFL Championship](/source/RFL_Championship).
==Background==
Robb was born in [Leeds](/source/Leeds), West Yorkshire, England.
Robb played junior rugby league for [West Hull ARLFC](/source/West_Hull_ARLFC) and [Beverley Braves](/source/Beverley_A.R.L.F.C.). He joined the [Castleford Tigers](/source/Castleford_Tigers) development system at scholarship level.[{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Peter |date=27 May 2022 |title=Boost for Castleford Tigers as youngster Cain Robb signs new deal |url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/boost-for-castleford-tigers-as-youngster-cain-robb-signs-new-deal-3711560 |access-date=10 November 2024 |website=Yorkshire Evening Post}}]
==Playing career==
===Castleford Tigers===
Robb made his [Super League](/source/Super_League) debut for [Castleford](/source/Castleford_Tigers) on 11 July 2021 against the [Salford Red Devils](/source/Salford_Red_Devils).[{{Cite web |date=2021-07-11 |title=Super League: Castleford Tigers 18-70 Salford Red Devils - Salford thrash youthful Cas side |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/57781068 |access-date=2022-03-27 |website=BBC Sport}}] He was one of five debutants, with senior players rested ahead of the [Challenge Cup final](/source/2021_Challenge_Cup_final), and was voted Fans' Man of the Match for his performance.[{{cite tweet|number=1414979828571418626|user=CTRLFC|title=Congratulations to Cain Robb who has been voted as the @HuntersHomes Fans Man of the Match for his outstanding debut performance against Salford!|author=Castleford Tigers|author-link=Castleford Tigers}}] In his second senior appearance three weeks later, he was once again named Fans' Man of the Match.[{{cite tweet|number=1422927807219331090|user=CTRLFC|title=Cain Robb has been voted as the @HuntersHomes Fans Man of the Match for the second time in as many games for his fearless display against Huddersfield Giants!|author=Castleford Tigers|author-link=Castleford Tigers}}]
Ahead of the [2024 season](/source/2024_Castleford_Tigers_season), pundit and former Tigers director of rugby [Jon Wells](/source/Jon_Wells) predicted Robb to be a rising star in Super League and likened his playing style to that of [Daryl Clark](/source/Daryl_Clark).[{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Jon |date=15 February 2024 |title=Super League pundit predictions: Are Wigan the team to beat? Who are the underdogs? Is Jack Welsby the one to watch? |url=https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/13044003/super-league-pundit-predictions-are-wigan-the-team-to-beat-who-are-the-underdogs-is-jack-welsby-the-one-to-watch |access-date=11 November 2024 |website=Sky Sports}}] On 21 May, he signed a two-year contract extension with Castleford.[{{Cite web |date=21 May 2024 |title=Castleford's Mellor and Robb sign two-year deals |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/cp00l4d3ev3o |access-date=11 November 2024 |website=BBC Sport}}][{{Cite web |last=O'Brien |first=James |date=21 May 2024 |title='A very special player': Castleford Tigers tie down Cain Robb to continue homegrown focus |url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/a-very-special-player-castleford-tigers-tie-down-cain-robb-to-continue-homegrown-focus-4637183 |access-date=11 November 2024 |website=The Yorkshire Post}}] In June, he was voted Man of the Match in consecutive weeks against [Wigan](/source/Wigan_Warriors) and [Hull KR](/source/Hull_KR),[{{cite tweet|number=1802703226115875027|user=CTRLFC|title=Friday's @HuntersHomes Man of the Match goes to Cain Robb!|author=Castleford Tigers|author-link=Castleford Tigers}}][{{cite tweet|number=1805299859114934547|user=CTRLFC|title=Your @HuntersHomes Man of the Match from Thursday was, of course, Cain Robb!|author=Castleford Tigers|author-link=Castleford Tigers}}] and head coach [Craig Lingard](/source/Craig_Lingard) said, "His teammates love him because of that effort and desire. He is getting smarter in his game, he has been sensational the past few weeks."[{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Callum |date=20 June 2024 |title=Craig Lingard explains defeat to Hull KR and hails "sensational" Castleford Tigers star for changing his opinion |url=https://www.totalrl.com/craig-lingard-explains-defeat-to-hull-kr-and-hails-sensational-castleford-tigers-star-for-changing-his-opinion/ |access-date=11 November 2024 |website=TotalRL}}] Robb suffered successive shoulder and head injuries in August to cut his season short.[{{Cite web |last=Cook |first=Sam |date=13 August 2024 |title=Castleford Tigers player suffers season-ending injury in training |url=https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/castleford-tigers-player-suffers-season-ending-injury-in-training-95907/ |access-date=11 November 2024 |website=Serious About Rugby League}}] He made 18 appearances and was noted as Castleford's standout young player.[{{Cite web |last=Darbyshire |first=Drew |date=9 November 2024 |title=Every Super League club's breakthrough star of 2024 including England stars present and future |url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/every-super-league-clubs-breakout-star-2024 |access-date=11 November 2024 |website=Love Rugby League}}]
====Swinton Lions (loan)====
On 3 August 2023, Robb joined [Swinton Lions](/source/Swinton_Lions) in the [RFL Championship](/source/RFL_Championship) on loan until the end of the 2023 season.[{{Cite web |date=3 Aug 2023|title=Robb joins Swinton on loan|url=https://castlefordtigers.com/article.php?id=8711|accessdate=21 Aug 2023|website=www.castlefordtigers.com}}] Having played three games, Robb was recalled to Castleford on 4 September.[{{Cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=Robb recalled from loan |url=https://castlefordtigers.com/article.php?id=8745 |url-status=dead |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231028175020/https://castlefordtigers.com/article.php?id=8745 |archive-date=28 October 2023 |access-date=28 April 2026 |website=Castleford Tigers}}][{{Cite web |last=Pattison |first=Cam |date=6 September 2023 |title=Super League club forced to draft in player from Championship club |url=https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/super-league-club-forced-to-draft-in-player-from-championship-club-81532/ |access-date=28 April 2026 |website=Serious About Rugby League}}]
====Salford Red Devils (loan)====
On 20 June 2025, Robb made a two-week loan move to [Salford Red Devils](/source/Salford_Red_Devils) in the [Super League](/source/Super_League).[{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Callum |date=20 June 2025 |title=Castleford Tigers' Cain Robb makes loan switch to Super League rivals |url=https://www.totalrl.com/castleford-tigers-cain-robb-makes-loan-switch-to-super-league-rivals/ |access-date=28 April 2026 |website=TotalRL}}] After a failed HIA suffered on debut ruled him out of the following match, his loan was extended by one further week before he returned to Castleford.[{{Cite web |last=Bower |first=Aaron |date=2 July 2025 |title=Salford loan star's deal extended but second man's short-term move ends |url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/salford-loan-stars-deal-extended-but-second-mans-short-term-move-ends |access-date=28 April 2026 |website=Love Rugby League}}]
====Batley Bulldogs (loan)====
On 31 March 2026, Robb joined the [Batley Bulldogs](/source/Batley_Bulldogs) in the Championship on a one-month loan deal, marking his return from knee injury.[{{Cite web |last=Olawumi |first=Ben |date=31 March 2026 |title=Castleford Tigers hooker lands Championship loan switch as destination confirmed |url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/cain-robb-batley-loan-31-03-2026 |access-date=28 April 2026 |website=Love Rugby League}}][{{Cite tweet |number=2039048027071991876 |user=BatleyRLFC |title=Cain Robb joins on loan! |author=Batley Bulldogs |author-link=Batley Bulldogs}}] He made three appearances for Batley before his recall to Castleford on 28 April.