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Kurt Haggerty says that the Bradford Bulls’ 30-14 victory over the Huddersfield Giants was a significant win for the club after a very tough week, with Kurt describing it as one of the hardest periods he has faced in his role. Kurt said it was important for his side to respond to the Leeds defeat with improved effort and standards, and whilst admitting the performance was not perfect, it showed th...

Kurt Haggerty says there was a tough team talk behind closed doors at halftime and that difficult conversations were needed after the Bradford Bulls suffered a 50-16 Magic Weekend defeat to the Leeds Rhinos in Liverpool.  Kurt felt that the players responded well in the second half, showing resilience, toughness, and some class, which reflected the group’s character. Bradford had 14 first-team pla...

Ryan Sutton has committed to a new two-year deal with Bradford Bulls saying his decision was driven by a clear sense of purpose; he aims to be part of the club’s long-term rise, help build a winning culture, and leave a legacy. He confirms that there were numerous Super League clubs competing for his signature with Ryan believing the club is moving in the right direction, and that the environment,...

Brad Arthur states that his Leeds Rhinos team will face a tough opponent in the Bradford Bulls at the Magic Weekend because of their unpredictability and “nothing to lose” mentality, which the Rhinos experienced at Odsal on Good Friday. Brad says that the Leeds squad is currently in a good health position, with no major changes expected for the derby game against Bradford. Whilst Arthur feels that...

Kurt Haggerty has issued an update confirming that Will Gardiner is now at home and stable, recovering with his family. Kurt praised the quick response of both the Bradford and St Helens players and medical staff, calling the handling of the situation first-class. Both Kurt Haggerty and Paul Rowley asked for the game to be abandoned with 90 seconds left on the clock due to the emotionally difficul...

Kurt Haggerty says that he has reinforced accountability and cohesion with his Bradford Bulls squad as they prepare to face St Helens at Odsal Stadium tomorrow evening.  His message to his players is to keep climbing “the mountain” by maintaining elite standards on and off the field and to learn from the past two defeats to Leigh and Catalans.  On the controversial decision to incorrectly disallow...

Connor Wynne feels he's still learning and improving during his firs season with the Bradford Bulls in the Super League. Connor produced a strong two-try performance against the Catalans Dragons in a game that the Bulls narrowly lost 34-24. The former Featherstone Rovers winger acknowledges letting the his teammates down in previous games, but says he is determined to build on a strong showing in...

Will Gardiner says that the Bradford Bulls players are disappointed and frustrated with their performance against the Catalans Dragons because they believed they could and should have won the match. He feels that whilst there was some creativity and good attacking play, those positives were outweighed by the reoccurring theme of costly mistakes. With the priority now to reduce self-inflicted press...

Kurt Haggerty says that his biggest frustration in the Bradford Bulls 34-24 narrow defeat to the Catalans Dragons was the repeated self-inflicted errors, especially in contact moments, offloads, and try-return sets. Kurt reinforcing that the focus now is for his side to show better concentration and cleaner execution. The game involved three controversial decisions that went against the Bulls, wit...

Kurt Haggerty says that the Bradford Bulls game against the Catalans Dragons is a really important game for his team to show solidarity and unity. Kurt says his team will play with belief, bravery, and energy in the Perpignan heat as Bradford look to reward their huge travelling support at the Stade Gilbert Brutus with the club’s first away win on the road. 

PNG International star Dan Russell says he feels he is back to his best in 2026 after an earlier injury setback at the start of the season.  He praises Kurt Haggerty and the culture he is building at the Bradford Bulls. Saying Kurt has brought in players who buy into a clear identity and that the team maintains a single, consistent style of play. Russell confirms that representing Papua New Guinea...

Riley Dean emphasises the importance of the Bradford Bulls responding in the South of France against the Catalans Dragons on Saturday after a self-inflicted defeat to the Leigh Leopards. Dean says that the hard work begins now as the players aim to improve the low completion rate, reduce individual errors, and enhance defensive follow-up after mistakes. The young half felt that Bradford created en...

Kurt Haggerty described the Bradford Bulls' 38-12 defeat to the Leigh Leopards as frustrating loss caused by poor execution, but not a lack of effort or opportunity. Kurt stressed that the team created enough chances through line breaks, field position, and attacking shape, but simply failed to finish them. Kurt confirmed that Jayden Nikorima should be okay to return for the trip to face the Catal...

Andy Ackers believes the Bradford Bulls are improving as a group and continuing to build confidence in the club’s DNA, identity and culture. Ackers says that the culture Kurt Haggerty is building is a key reason for confidence in the team’s long-term prospects, highlighting the club’s journey from top-flight decline, through the Championship, to growing once again as a competitive force in the Sup...

Eribe Doro says that his first Super League try for the Bradford Bulls was one of his most emotional scores.  Doro stated that it meant everything to him because of his deep love for the Bradford club, the city, the supporters, and the exceptional group of players he plays alongside. Eribe praised Bradford’s identity in their victory over the York Knights; sticking to processes, defending under pr...

Kurt Haggerty says that the Bradford Bulls season has been positive, saying five wins from 13 games is a decent start, though there is still room to improve. The overall message from the Bulls boss is that the team must keep learning from close matches and narrow defeats to St Helens, Leeds, and Warrington, trusting their systems, and continue to turn those small advantages into wins.

Bradford Bulls assistant coach Carl Forster says the players are preparing for a high-energy Friday night fixture against the York Knights at Odsal Stadium tomorrow evening. He emphasises the importance of respecting the significance of the fixture for both sets of fans while remaining focused on preparation, belief, and execution in this crucial game. Forster also highlights the value of having e...

Jayden Nikorima said he is still building match fitness after the lengthy injury that has seen him only make four appearances so far in 2026. The good news for the Bradford Bulls supporters is that Jayden feels he is improving his match fitness with each game. He will use the next two weeks to rest up, recover, and play consistently through the second half of the Super League season.

Despite playing six seasons in the NRL and four in the Championship, Bradford Bulls star Caleb Aekins only made his Super League debut this season.  Since featuring in the club’s opening game away to Hull FC, Aekins has been an ever-present in featuring for the Bradford club, making big contributions on and off the field.  After making his 150th career appearance against the Warrington Wolves yest...

Kurt Haggerty has confirmed that Chris Atkins was shown a green card, despite dislocating his finger early in the 26-12 loss to Warrington. The Bulls boss says that the fourth official admitted after the game that the decision to reduce Bradford down to 11 players was wrong due to the genuine injury. During this crucial period of play, Warrington scored six points with Luke Thomas crossing for the...

Waqa Blake says the Bradford Bulls are targeting their first away win of the season against Warrington Wolves on Sunday.  Bradford’s Fijian Flyer says the team goes everywhere with belief; stating that while critics continue to doubt them, they will keep showing up each week, proving them wrong.

Bradford Bulls Co-Owner and Commercial Director says that the ownership structure at the Super League emphasises natural Bradfordian passion.  Paul alongside Nathan Varley, Simon Tidswell, Philip Sharp and Jason Hirst has played a key role in the club’s rapid transformation from the Championship to potential Vegas participation next season. With the most rewarding aspect witnessing unprecedented s...

Kurt Haggerty was left with a mixture of emotions after watching his Bradford Bulls team return to winning ways against Hull FC this afternoon.  He described the performance as a roller coaster with Kurt saying that the lack of cohesion in attack was a big factor in keeping the scoreboard close.  Kurt confirms that Ethan Ryan failed his HIA after scoring his ninth try of the season and will now mi...

Kurt Haggerty says that the Bradford Bulls are moving past the worst of their injury crisis with up to five players returning this weekend. Kurt confirms that Eribe Doro, Jayden Nikorima, Jayden Okunbor, Waqa Blake and Luke Hooley are all in contention to feature against the Airlie Birds at Odsal on Sunday.  With the Bulls boss also confirming that there have been conversations between himself and...

Bradford Bulls Pathways Head Coach Jonathan Schofield was pleased with his team's performance in the 28-22 victory over the London Broncos. Citing the performance as a solid effort from the homegrown Bradford pool of players.  With strong performances from one to seventeen against a strong London Broncos side with Super League and Championship experience.  Jonathan talks about developing his young...