JAMES Mendeika has joined the Bulls from Championship rivals Featherstone with immediate effect on a deal until the end of the 2017 season.

The utility player progressed through the academy ranks at Warrington and has also had spells at Leigh, Swinton and London Broncos.

He played a key role in Ireland’s 2013 World Cup campaign, lining up at full back and stand-off in games against England, Australia and Fiji.

The Manchester-born 23-year-old has also featured at centre and on the wing.

Mendeika said: "I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Bradford, I feel extremely privileged and cannot wait to get going.

"It is great to be back within a full-time environment and I am looking forward to repaying the faith the club has shown in me.”