Castleford Tigers star Rangi Chase reveals battle with depression amid Super League return

RANGI CHASE has spoken of his battle with depression as he prepares to make his return to Super League in this weekend's State of Mind themed round.

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Rangi Chase began his career with Australian side Wests Tigers

The 30-year-old former England international quit rugby league in May, just six months into a two-year deal with Championship club Leigh.

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Two months on, Chase has returned to his first English club Castleford and is set to resume his Super League career against Catalans Dragons at the Jungle on Sunday.

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He admits his return in a round of fixtures championing mental health issues is appropriate.

"It's massive and it's a credit to the RFL that they touch on it because a lot of the boys struggle with it," he said.

"We put on this bravado that we're OK. But really we go home and we feel alone."

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