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Kurt Haggerty says that the Bradford Bulls being back at Odsal in front of the club’s large fan base is everything him and the players talk about. The Bulls boss says that his team aims to put on a show at home and achieve three wins from three at Odsal by competing and fighting for every moment they play there. Kurt says whether you play 15 minutes or 18 minutes, his side will battle and fig...

Kurt Haggerty says the Challenge Cup is a competition that the Bradford Bulls take very seriously as they head west to Wigan looking for another strong performance. He is enthusiastic about what his players have demonstrated in the four rounds of the Super League, with every player who wore a Bradford Bulls jersey showing belief, bravery, and the spirit that they can win any game.

Rochdale Hornets Chairman Andy Mazey, who has invested time, effort, and a significant amount of money over six years at the club, saying his main focus is on creating a debt-free, sustainable club model. The Rochdale owner supports the need for a new Championship salary cap (to be turnover‑based) and stronger financial controls . He says the clubs all agree that the  RFL should implement rob...

St Helens head coach Paul Rowley has voiced his openness and ambition for the vacant England Rugby League head coach role. He emphasised that it is a dream job and a personal goal; comparing it to his former ambitions as a player for England. Rowley admits that he wants his St Helens side to play with more attacking ambition, encouraging flair and risk-taking within a framework of hard work a...

Rowan Milnes is one of four homegrown players returning to the Bradford Bulls in 2026, and has expressed his pride and excitement at playing Super League Rugby League for his hometown club again. He feels the Bradford Bulls' 18-6 victory over Toulouse as "good" but "scrappy," noting the importance of being able to win even when not performing at their best, which he sees as a sign of a good te...

Sylvain Houles expressed his disappointment with Toulouse Olympique's first defeat of the season, crediting Bradford for executing their game plan and deserving the win. He identified a lack of composure and clinical finishing as the main differences between the two teams in a match where Bradford won 18-6. He confirmed injury concerns to Tyler Dupree, who left the field with an ankle injury;...

Bradford Bulls head coach Kurt Haggerty says that the belief and confidence of his side is growing after consecutive home wins against the Catalans Dragons and Toulouse Olympique. He praised his team's resilience and ability to dig deep for victory against a Toulouse side that never gave up. The Bulls boss gave praise to Waqa Blake and Ethan Ryan after the left defensive edge of Toulouse was...

Eribe Doro credits the Bradford Bulls for helping develop his career when others wouldn’t give him a chance. He feels more confident and motivated to prove he belongs in the Super League. He explains just how hard the decision was to leave Hull Kingston Rovers after his Super League experiences with the club last year. Doro states he has a strong emotional bond with the club, and his decision...

Joe Mellor says he is enjoying the new challenge of moving into the loose forward position and feels his versatility is an asset to the Bradford Bulls. He says it's an honour to be named captain of Bradford on their return to Super League; he describes himself as a lead-by-example player who prefers to influence through on-field actions rather than vocal leadership. Joe says that one of the m...

Toulouse Olympique only won five Super League games in 2022. In 2026, they're undefeated and already close to matching that record. Head coach Sylvain Houles says that pre-season progress has been massive compared to their last Super League season, both on and off the field. Houles is very confident in the squad’s depth and believes every position is covered with quality players, including fi...

Bradford Bulls player Ethan Ryan marked his 100th career appearance for the club in the 28-10 victory over the Catalans Dragons on Friday. The Bulls winger feels the Bulls stuck to their game plan and capitalised on their scoring opportunities, leading to a commanding halftime advantage. Ethan says that despite the early second-half setback, the bravery, belief, and resilience of the team hel...

Catalans Dragons head coach Joel Tomkins has become the latest person to express his frustrations about lengthy and repetitive video referee reviews, sometimes watching the same clip up to seven times. He has called for a new rule where the video referees should only watch three angles/clips before making a decision, to speed up the game. This follows the second week in a row where a near fou...

Bradford Bulls head coach Kurt Haggerty praised the siege mentality of his side after their 28-10 victory over the Catalans Dragons at Odsal Stadium on Friday evening. He felt that keeping the scoreboard ticking over by punishing Catalans' discipline in the first half was important in maintaining control. Notable defensive moments were praised, including Connor Wynn’s tackle on Tommy Makinson...

Bradford Bulls head coach Kurt Haggerty believes the "next-man-up" mentality will see the club through this period of adversity in light of early injuries, with opportunities for squad players to step up. Kurt believes the team more than proved they can handle pressure and compete in the Super League competition, despite the narrow defeat at Hull FC. Preparation for Catalans involves acknowle...

Catalans Dragons head coach Joel Tomkins says it’s important that his side’s strong start to the new Super League season continues against the Bradford Bulls tomorrow evening. He also explains why the club is moving away from recruiting big-name, marquee players and focusing instead on young, motivated Rugby League talent in their early twenties. Describing Toby Sexton, Lewis Dodd and Charlie...

Mitch Souter Reflects on his decision to leave the Canberra Raiders for the Bradford Bulls, viewing it as a turning point that provided him with a vital second chance in his career. Mitch describes his journey from part-time to full-time Super League player as surreal and a whirlwind, and that he's now ready to repay the faith the club has shown in him with strong performances in the Super Lea...

We are joined by Bradford Bulls co-owner Nathan Varley, who discusses his vision for the club and the benefits of the ownership model. Nathan also praises the 2,000 Bradford fans, who contributed to a significant and energetic atmosphere against Hull FC on Saturday. Whilst placing emphasis on the importance of fan presence at home games, with the Bulls aiming for an attendance of around 10,00...

Bradford Bulls star Waqa Blake put in a man-of-the-match display in the team's first Super League game since 2014. Although they narrowly lost 27-20 to Hull FC, he believes the players can be proud of their efforts, especially the four making their Super League debuts. The Fijian also paid tribute to the 2,000 Bradford supporters who turned out in big numbers for a special occasion.

Bradford Bulls head coach Kurt Haggerty praised his side’s brave fighting performance after suffering injury adversity in a narrow 27-20 defeat to Hull FC. The Bulls boss confirmed that Jayden Okunbor and Dan Russell have suffered serious injuries during the game, which led to the activation of 18th man Elliot Peposhi.

George Flanagan is confident that the Huddersfield Giants can rise up the Super League table in 2026 after last year’s disappointing tenth position. He also says he's looking forward to the healthy competition between himself and Niall Evalds for the coveted fullback spot. Whilst admitting he's delighted to see his former club, Bradford Bulls back in the Super League where they belong, and th...

Kurt Haggerty previews the Bradford Bulls' first game in the Super League since 2014 when they travel to face Hull FC on Saturday evening.

Jayden Okunbor says there was plenty of positives from the 26-8 win over the London Broncos to take into the Super League opener against Hull FC on Saturday. The former Hull FC player says that the players are all willing to believe in and fight for the badge in their efforts to see the Bradford Bulls succeed on the field in 2026.

Hull FC have invested in some major player acquisitions and will be hoping to rise to at least one position higher in the final standings of 2026 to reach the play-offs for the first time since 2020. John Cartwright is confident that his side can show improvement on the field and reach their play-off goal.

Hear from Bradford Bulls head coach Kurt Haggerty after his side defeated the London Broncos 26-8 in the Challenge Cup Third Round.

Ryan Sutton is set for his first competitive game for Bradford Bulls after illness and long injury lay-offs. Ryan describes his regained motivation after a tough two‑year period and says his body is holding up really good after extensive rehabin the off-season.

Bradford Bulls CEO Jason Hirst discusses the new improvements currently taking place at Odsal Stadium. Whilst describing his emotions for the Bulls return to Super League as a mixture of excitement, anticipation, and pride in the club's recent achievements.

Kurt Haggerty Previews Bradford Bulls' Upcoming Challenge Cup Fixture Against the London Broncos on Sunday.