Bulls sign Joe Mellor
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Joe Mellor on a one-year deal! Mellor becomes the 14th new face in the Kurt Haggerty era – linking back up with his new head coach along with the likes of Jayden Nikorima, Ethan Ryan and Loghan Lewis. Having come through the ranks at Wigan, Mellor…
Bulls sign Ryan Sutton
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of powerful front row forward Ryan Sutton on a one-year deal – with a second-year option. Sutton made his professional debut for Wigan Warriors against the Bulls in 2014 – going on to win two Super League Grand Finals for the cherry and whites. His form saw…
Bradford City stadium VR project aims to inspire other clubs
The team behind an innovative virtual reality (VR)-inspired project featuring Bradford City AFC supporters’ memories hope it will be replicated by other professional football clubs after it was showcased at the University of Bradford. ‘Stories from Valley Parade’, a digital copy of the University of Bradford Stadium, traditionally known as Valley Parade, created for people…
Russell joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Papua New Guinea international Dan Russell on a one-year deal – subject to international clearance. The 6ft 4in back row forward, who can also play in the centres, spent seven years in the Queensland and NSW Cup competitions in Australia before making his NRL debut for…
Chamberlain joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Ed Chamberlain on a season-long loan deal from Hull FC. The 29-year-old can feature in a number of positions including centre and back row, adding versatility and experience to Kurt Haggerty’s side in 2026. Chamberlain made his professional debut for Whitehaven in 2015, before going on…
Aekins joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of former NRL full-back Caleb Aekins on a one-year deal. The 27-year-old made his debut for Penrith Panthers in 2018 before going on to also represent Canberra Raiders in the Southern Hemisphere. Aekins made the move to Leigh Centurions in 2022, playing a key role in their…
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…
Artist’s poignant reason behind raising funds for University’s Burns Unit
An artist whose children were at Valley Parade on the day of the 1985 fire is supporting the University of Bradford-based Burns Unit through sales of his painting of the modern-day stadium. Bob Barker, known for his ‘northern impressionism’ paintings, has released a limited-edition artwork, ‘Take Me Home’, which captures Bradford City AFC supporters walking…
Strongman says ‘I Do’ before national competition
A former University of Bradford student has undergone a different type of build-up to compete in this year’s England’s Strongest Man by getting married and going on honeymoon. George Smith, 27, who studied BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Cyber Security at the University, is taking part in the televised strongman contest on Sunday 9 November, after he…
Blake pens new deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Fijian flyer Waqa Blake has signed a new, full-time two year deal – keeping him at the club until at least the end of the 2027 season. The 31-year-old initially joined the Bulls on a two-year deal prior to the start of the 2025 campaign, having previously represented Penrith…
Fulton pens new deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Zac Fulton has penned a new, full-time two year deal to remain with the club as we return to Super League for the 2026 season. The former Manly Sea Eagle arrived at Bartercard Odsal Stadium in 2024, making an instant impression scoring 14 tries in 26 appearances and we’d…
Young duo pen full time deals
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce rising stars Alfie Leake and Cameron Bate have penned new full-time deals with the club. Both Leake and Bate are young forwards who have come through the Bulls’ Elite Academy system, impressing to earn their first professional deals earlier this year. The duo join fellow ex-Elite Academy graduate Jamie…
Keyes pens new deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Joe Keyes has penned a new full-time deal to remain with the club until the end of the 2026 season. The half-back returned for a third spell in the red, amber and black prior to the start of our 2025 campaign, making 24 appearances and scoring six tries. Keyes…
Peposhi pens new deal
We are delighted to announce Eliot Peposhi has signed a new full-time three-year deal – with thanks to the Bradford Bulls Squad Booster Association for their support. The 21-year-old initially arrived on a trial basis prior to the start of our 2024 campaign, before being rewarded with a permanent three-year deal after a string of…
Wynne joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of prolific try-scorer Connor Wynne on a one-year deal! The 24-year-old arrives at Bartercard Odsal Stadium for a second spell in the red, amber and black – having previously spent time at the club during the 2023 season. Wynne made seven appearances during that stint, which was…
A different beast: Bradford Bulls charge forward with fierce new logo
“Whilst we have the same heart, the same pride, we’re also coming back as a different beast.” Bradford Bulls has unveiled a modern new look, replacing its 30-year old logo with a confident new identity, representing an exciting new era for the club. The new logo is part of a full club rebrand that represents a…
Brandon Douglas joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Brandon Douglas on a two-year deal from Halifax Panthers. The 28-year-old was in the Bulls’ Scholarship before moving to Castleford in 2013, making his first team, Super League debut against St Helens in 2016. Spells in South Yorkshire with Doncaster RLFC and Sheffield Eagles were sandwiched…
Will Gardiner joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Will Gardiner on a two-year deal ahead of our return to Super League in 2026. The 24-year-old made his first team debut for Hull FC in 2022 and has since featured 32 times for the ‘Airlie Birds’. Gardiner, who can operate as a prop or at…
Loghan Lewis joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of powerful forward Loghan Lewis on a two-year deal. The 22-year-old joined Salford Red Devils midway through the 2024 season, with his performances seeing him dubbed ‘The Hitman’ due to his all-action approach with and without the ball. The Australian prop played a key role in the…
Eribe Doro is back
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce we have seen off interest to secure the signature of fans’ favourite and treble winner Eribe Doro – who has penned a two-year deal with the club! The 24-year-old, who joins from Hull Kingston Rovers, became an instant hit on the terraces at Bartercard Odsal Stadium having arrived midway…
Homegrown star pens new deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce homegrown star Jamie Gill has signed a new two-year deal to remain at the club as we head into Betfred Super League for the 2026 season. The 20-year-old has risen through the famed Elite Academy system in place at the Bulls, heavily supported by supporters’ trust Bullbuilder. The Ireland international…
Carl Forster appointed Assistant Coach
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the appointment of Carl Forster as one of the club’s two full-time Assistant coaches for our return to Super League in 2026. The 33-year-old enjoyed a playing career spanning 13 years, having come through the Academy at St Helens before later joining Salford. Forster’s coaching career began at Whitehaven…
Lee Greenwood signs new deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Lee Greenwood has signed a new deal to become one of Kurt Haggerty’s full-time assistant coaches for our 2026 Super League campaign. Greenwood initially joined the Bulls in 2023 as Assistant Coach before stepping up as Interim Head Coach midway through the season alongside Brian Noble. Since his arrival,…
Mitch Souter signs full time deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Mitch Souter has signed a new full-time deal to remain with the club as we prepare for our return to Super League in 2026. The 24-year-old has become a firm fans’ favourite at Bartercard Odsal since his arrival in 2024 – making 58 appearances and scoring 13 tries. His…
Nikorima is a Bull
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce we have seen off fierce competition from a leading Super League club to secure the services of star half-back Jayden Nikorima on a three-year deal. The New Zealander represented Australian giants Sydney Roosters and Melbourne Storm in the NRL – playing a starring role in the Roosters’ 2020 World…
Leeds Beckett University to launch Sport Health Tech Incubator to boost innovation and wellbeing in West Yorkshire
Leeds Beckett University (LBU) is set to open a pioneering Sport Health Tech Incubator, using cutting-edge research to help tackle health inequalities, spark innovation and drive business grown in the region’s thriving health tech sector. Backed by a £1.1 million investment from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) through the West Yorkshire Investment Zone, the new Incubator…
Statements from city leaders: York Knights promotion
Following the announcement that York Knights RLFC have been promoted to the Super League for 2026, city leaders have issued the statements below. Cllr Claire Douglas, Leader of City of York Council said: “This is absolutely fantastic news for our city. We are all be brimming with pride to be home to one of the…
Homegrown hero returns!
Super League’s Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the return of homegrown, try scoring sensation Ethan Ryan on a three-year deal. The 29-year-old made his professional debut for the Bulls against London Broncos in 2016, starting as he meant to go on with his first four-pointer – having graduated through the club’s Elite Academy pathway…
Guy Armitage pens new deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Guy Armitage has signed a one-year contract extension to remain with the club as we return to Super League for the 2026 season. The former Toulouse and London star arrived at Bartercard Odsal Stadium prior to the start of the 2025 campaign, making an instant impression by scoring on…
Bulls sign Ackers
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce we have beaten off competition from a leading Super League club to secure the signing of Andy Ackers on a two-year deal from Leeds Rhinos. The 31-year-old made his professional debut for Swinton in 2014 before spells at London Broncos and Toronto Wolfpack. His impressive performances for the Canadian…
York mum reaches her running goal and boosts her mental health, thanks to support from York Health Trainers
A York mum is preparing to complete this Sunday’s Yorkshire 10-mile just six months after starting running, thanks to support from City of York Council’s health trainer service. Kirsty Catterson, a domestic assistant at York Hospital’s maternity department, contacted the team back in March on the advice of her GP, when she fell into a…
Chadwick Lawrence advises Huddersfield Town AFC on landmark Accu Stadium share acquisition
Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has advised its long-standing client, Huddersfield Town AFC (HTAFC), on the successful acquisition of shares in Kirklees Stadium Development Limited. This makes the Club the sole shareholder of the company that holds the long-term lease to its home ground, the Accu Stadium. The acquisition marks a major milestone in the Club’s ongoing…
A mountain of inequalities: York St John academic campaigns to raise the profile of women in mountaineering
Dr Jenny Hall to open Kendal Mountain Film Festival with panel discussion honouring the first woman to summit Everest “For too long, mountaineering adventure has been portrayed through a narrow lens: white, fit, fearless… and male” In May 1975, Junko Tabei became the first woman to summit Everest, but her incredible story is still…
Hooley pens permanent deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Luke Hooley on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old came through the junior ranks at the Bulls, signing his first professional contract with the club before joining Wakefield in 2017. A permanent stay at Batley Bulldogs followed where three years of impressive performances saw him earn…
Housebuilder serves up donation for North Yorkshire tennis club
A leading housebuilder has helped a tennis club in Marton cum Grafton with its pickleball set-up. Marton cum Grafton Community Tennis Courts Association recently laid down markings for a pickleball court on its premises, and Barratt Homes helped the club on its way with a £150 donation towards new equipment for those taking up the…
Kurt Haggerty appointed Bradford Bulls Head Coach
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the appointment of Kurt Haggerty as the club’s new Head Coach on a three-year deal. The 36-year-old played for the Bulls in 2016, having also represented Leigh Centurions, Widnes Vikings and Barrow Raiders during his playing career. Having hung up his boots in 2017, Haggerty has been Assistant Coach…
Hallas pens new one year deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Sam Hallas has signed a new one-year deal with the club! The boyhood Bradford fan is in his third spell donning the red, amber and black. Having initially joined on loan in 2017, Hallas remained a Bull until a brief spell with Newcastle in 2022. The 28-year-old returned for…
New Leeds Beckett University and Northern Ballet research partnership to support performance, wellbeing and health of dancers
Sports science is stepping onto the stage with professional ballet, as Leeds Beckett University (LBU) and Northern Ballet collaborate on an innovative new research-informed project to improve the health, wellbeing and rehabilitation of professional dancers. Drawing on LBU’s expertise in health and sport, the project will bring together academics with Northern Ballet’s Artistic Director and…
York St John University serves up three new padel courts at its Sports Park
Think you know your bandeja from your bajada? How does your chiquita compare with your cadete? If none of this makes any sense to you, then don’t fret. Just swing along to York St John University’s Sports Park to learn more about the exciting world of padel. With over 20 million players worldwide, with celebrities…
Strike Padel, Bradford’s first indoor padel tennis centre has officially opened in Beckside Business Park, BD7
The centre is dedicated to bringing people together through the fast-growing sport of padel, championing inclusivity, and physical wellbeing for all ages and abilities. The facility will play an active role in encouraging local communities to get moving, connect with others, and celebrate Bradford’s vibrant culture. Founded by local healthcare professionals based in offices at…
Bulls and Campion AFC form partnership
Bradford Bulls are proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Campion AFC, bringing together two of the city’s most passionate and community-driven sporting clubs. This collaboration is designed to strengthen ties between rugby league and football communities while delivering meaningful benefits to both clubs and their supporters. The partnership is built on a shared…
£2.3 million investment secured to launch innovative Vale Park Community Campus
Port Vale Football Club, Port Vale Foundation, and Stoke-on-Trent City Council have secured £2.3 million in Government funding to transform Sproson Park and surrounding areas into a dynamic, multi-purpose Vale Park Community Campus. The project marks a significant milestone in the club’s long-term community facilities strategy and commitment to local regeneration, health, education and community…
Chadwick Lawrence strengthens roster of professional sports club clients with Castleford Tigers partnership
The Yorkshire law firm has been appointed as the club’s official legal partner Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has been appointed as the official legal partner of Castleford Tigers Rugby League Football Club, strengthening the firm’s roster of professional sports club clients. The partnership will see the firm provide the Tigers with expert legal…
Bulls sign Super League stalwart
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce we have seen off stiff competition to secure the services of England international forward Chris Hill from Salford Red Devils on a deal until the end of the season. The vastly experienced prop, who is a two-time Challenge Cup winner, has enjoyed an incredible career spanning 20 years to…
Chadwick Lawrence becomes Huddersfield Town Football Club’s official legal partner
Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has been named as Huddersfield Town Football Club’s official legal partner, continuing the firm’s long-standing partnership with the club and its community. As the club’s trusted legal representative on all commercial matters, the firm recently negotiated its biggest-ever sponsorship agreement – a five-year exclusive naming rights deal for the Club’s home ground,…
Chadwick Lawrence marks fifth year sponsoring local charity tag rugby event at Headingley Stadium
Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence has sponsored its fifth annual tag rugby event for charity Aspire Community Benefit Society at Headingley Stadium in partnership with Leeds Rhinos Foundation. The firm has a longstanding relationship with Aspire, a charity which provides high-quality care and support services for people with learning disabilities in Leeds. The event, which…
Accu secures stadium naming rights in landmark partnership
Accu becomes Official Stadium Partner for the next five seasons. Growing local business to take over the naming rights from John Smith’s. Comments from Accu Managing Director, Alastair Morris and Town’s Chief Revenue Officer Paul Reeves. Huddersfield Town is proud to announce a historic and significant partnership with Accu, a Huddersfield-born e-commerce business, named after…
Friday Night Fever is back!
Bradford Bulls are turning up the heat this summer as Friday Night Fever makes a spectacular return to Bartercard Odsal Stadium on Friday 4 July – Adults can gain entry from just £10 and Under 18-s GO FREE! A electrifying evening of entertainment both on and off the pitch awaits as the Bulls face Hunslet RLFC in a must-see rugby league showdown, kicking…