Rugby league player Jacques O’Neill has been released from his contract as he prepares to reportedly enter ITV’s reality show Love Island.
Super League club Castleford Tigers have confirmed O’Neill’s release “to allow him to pursue another opportunity” and said they have first option to re-sign the 23-year-old if he wants to resume his rugby league career. O’Neill took to his Instagram account to send a “something a little different” message.
A Tigers’ statement read: “Castleford Tigers can confirm that the club has agreed to release Jacques O’Neill from his contract to allow him to pursue another opportunity. The Tigers have the first option to sign O’Neill back next year should he wish to return to rugby league.
