Bradford Bulls chairman Chris Caisley has stoked up Sunday's clash with West Yorkshire rivals Castleford by launching a counter-attack on Tigers boss Stuart Raper.

Raper has not exactly been glowing with his praise of the Bulls in recent years after some great contests between the sides.

Caisley says that fact will provide extra motivation for the Super League leaders this weekend.

"He never seems to have a good word for us," said Caisley. "I recall last season when we beat them at Odsal he said that he would never send his team out to play the way we do.

"He is always somewhat ungracious in defeat. I am sure our coaching staff and players will be taking that on board in their preparations this week."

The teams drew 18-18 at Wheldon Road last season with the Bulls levelling through a late penalty. The Tigers led for long spells in the return at Odsal before being pipped 24-22.

"Castleford always seem to save their best for us and I expect another very tough game with them on Sunday," said Caisley.

"Things are going well for us but we have not faced Wigan and Leeds or one of the trickier away games yet."

Meanwhile, Leon Pryce is having treatment on his damaged shoulder but remains on course for an appearance in the Challenge Cup final against Leeds Rhinos at the end of the month.

"He has damaged ligaments and tendons in his shoulder, but there is no lasting damage," said Bulls media manager Stuart Duffy. "The shoulder popped out and went back in.

"He is having treatment and could even be in contention for the Castleford game."

Meanwhile the League have ruled that there is no case to answer following a brawl in Sunday's resounding win at Huddersfield-Sheffield Giants.

Home full-back Paul Reilly's high tackle on Bulls prop Brian McDermott sparked the incident which was put on report by referee Karl Kirkpatrick. But after studying the video the League's executive yesterday there will be no further action.

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