Bulls players celebrated with pupils after Tong High School was selected as a training base for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

Odsal will not play host to any matches – but Bradford’s state-of-the-art headquarters at Tong have been chosen as a training base for the showpiece tournament.

World Cup tournament director Nigel Wood said: “I would like to congratulate Bradford, who have been successful in their bid to host training in what I am confident will be a World Cup that enhances the UK’s golden decade of sport.

“In putting together their bid over the last 12 months, Bradford have demonstrated a level of commitment that gives us confidence that the 2013 Rugby League World Cup will exceed everyone’s expectations.”