Okunbor pens new deal

Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Jayden Okunbor has signed a new, full-time two-year deal with the club ahead of our return to Super League in 2026.

The towering winger arrived initially on loan midway through the 2024 campaign, instantly impressing to earn a permanent stay in the red, amber and black for 2025.

The 28-year-old racked up 22 tries in just 30 appearances to finish as the club’s top try scorer alongside being voted the Players’ Player of the Year.

Okunbor has spoken of his excitement at representing the Bulls back in Super League – praising the culture that has helped restore his love for the sport.

“I am very excited to be staying, I think everyone knows how much I love playing for this club and I have said previously I am loving my Rugby League again,” said Okunbor, who was sponsored by JL Osteopathy in 2025.

“Everyone from the boys to the staff to the volunteers and the fans, they make it really easy for me to go out there with a smile on my face and represent this club to the best of my ability.

“I feel like I am playing some really good footy and I am really excited to be having another crack at Super League. This is a huge moment for the club and I cannot wait to be a part of it.”

Bradford Bulls Head Coach Kurt Haggerty said:

“Jayden is a big strong outside back and the way he defends in particular suits how I want us to defend.

“He’s big, he’s aggressive, he’s up high and he’s a fantastic ball carrier out of yardage. I also think there’s a lot more to his game, we’re almost a team of people who have got points to prove and none more so than Jayden Okunbor.

“I am really excited for him to go out there and show what he can do at Super League level.”