Rugby league

Jamie Langley was a popular figure at Bradford Bulls

Popular Bulls stalwart returns to rugby league in move to dearest rivals

Jake Webster will certainly have plenty to think about while in two vital roles at Cougars.

Jake Webster will certainly have plenty to think about while in two vital roles at Cougars.

Keighley Cougars

Webster's Cougars contract "indefinite" as he tackles dual role and Super Eights

Joe Keyes, of Bradford Bulls, barges his way past Ben Kavanagh in 2019. Photo: Telegraph and Argus

Joe Keyes, of Bradford Bulls, barges his way past Ben Kavanagh in 2019. Photo: Telegraph and Argus

Former Bulls and Scotland player announces retirement from rugby league

Sam Hallas and the rest of his teammates are relishing the chance of working under Brian Noble

Sam Hallas and the rest of his teammates are relishing the chance of working under Brian Noble

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Hallas hails 'fantastic' Noble appointment as he admits continuity is key

Bradford Bulls coasted to victory over Featherstone in the pair's play-off eliminator last month, having been well beaten home and away by Rovers in 2022.

Bradford Bulls coasted to victory over Featherstone in the pair's play-off eliminator last month, having been well beaten home and away by Rovers in 2022.

Bulls coach Greenwood admits to seeing lack of professionalism when he arrived

Jarrod Sammut is still playing this year, but for Cleckheaton rather than the Bulls.

Jarrod Sammut is still playing this year, but for Cleckheaton rather than the Bulls.

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Sammut surprise at Cleckheaton as he remains open to shock Bulls return

Jordan Baldwinson facing Batley Bulldogs with the Bradford Bulls in 2023.

Jordan Baldwinson facing Batley Bulldogs with the Bradford Bulls in 2023.

Baldwinson stays in Yorkshire after Bulls exit as Botten signs new Bradford deal

Ian Stafford (left), Commercial Manager of Bradford Bulls, at 1st Safari Day Nurseries

Ian Stafford (left), Commercial Manager of Bradford Bulls, at 1st Safari Day Nurseries

Bulls push on with community deals as latest sponsor announced

Jamie Gill scores for Bulls in their friendly against Hull FC back in January.

Jamie Gill scores for Bulls in their friendly against Hull FC back in January.

Bulls duo back at Tong after taking part in thrilling Ireland and Wales series

Former Bulls and Leeds ace Matt Diskin (inset) will be one of the men playing in tomorrow's unique '745 Game', a plan partly devised by the late Rob Burrow.

Former Bulls and Leeds ace Matt Diskin (inset) will be one of the men playing in tomorrow's unique '745 Game', a plan partly devised by the late Rob Burrow.

Former Bulls stars to play in unique '745' game devised by late Rob Burrow

Leanne McPherson watches on in the background (orange) as Ebon Scurr scores a try against Widnes in 2021. That game also saw Billy Jowitt break his arm, with McPherson playing a key role in his recovery.

Leanne McPherson watches on in the background (orange) as Ebon Scurr scores a try against Widnes in 2021. That game also saw Billy Jowitt break his arm, with McPherson playing a key role in his recovery.

McPherson made up to be back at Bulls in Head of Performance role

Waqa Blake celebrates after scoring a try for St Helens against Huddersfield back in September.

Waqa Blake celebrates after scoring a try for St Helens against Huddersfield back in September.

Bulls buzzing to bring in big name Blake after difficult year at St Helens

Jordan Lilley hurt his ankle in this game at Widnes months ago, but he has only just had it operated on this week.

Jordan Lilley hurt his ankle in this game at Widnes months ago, but he has only just had it operated on this week.

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Lilley admits putting ankle operation off since JULY as Bulls eyed Super League

Cougars' chief operating officer Steve Watkinson believes the version of promotion and relegation that could be introduced has serious flaws.

Cougars' chief operating officer Steve Watkinson believes the version of promotion and relegation that could be introduced has serious flaws.

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Cougars say potential Super League promotion and relegation return has huge flaw

Ian Stafford (left) sealing the deal with KLG Europe

Ian Stafford (left) sealing the deal with KLG Europe

Bulls get the logistics right as they extend deal with KLG Europe

Andy Stubbs, Managing Director of MCP Environmental (left) with Ian Stafford, Commercial Manager of the Bradford Bulls (right)

Andy Stubbs, Managing Director of MCP Environmental (left) with Ian Stafford, Commercial Manager of the Bradford Bulls (right)

Bulls to be backed by Low Moor's MCP for 2025 campaign as strong partnership grows

Lee Greenwood has proved his worth as a coach at Bulls over the last two years.

Lee Greenwood has proved his worth as a coach at Bulls over the last two years.

Greenwood "didn't want to go anywhere" as third season at Bulls about to begin

Elliott Cousins puts in a typical crunching tackle for West Bowling during a game against Oulton Raiders.

Elliott Cousins puts in a typical crunching tackle for West Bowling during a game against Oulton Raiders.

Keighley Cougars

Cougars give West Bowling ace chance to impress in professional game

A very young Bulls side played in the pre-season friendly against Hull FC at Odsal in January, and the same could be the case again in 2025.

A very young Bulls side played in the pre-season friendly against Hull FC at Odsal in January, and the same could be the case again in 2025.

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Trio join from Leeds and two arrive from Huddersfield as Bulls reserves named

Billy Jowitt had a rotten 2024 with injury, so will be desperate to get games under his belt next year.

Billy Jowitt had a rotten 2024 with injury, so will be desperate to get games under his belt next year.

Bulls gutted to see luckless Jowitt go but move best for both parties

Ellen Johnson-Strafford is back to captain Bulls' Women in 2025.

Ellen Johnson-Strafford is back to captain Bulls' Women in 2025.

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Bulls Women deliver Dutton signing as squad taking shape for next year

Bradford (Park Avenue) would have had to start re-arranging their Saturday afternoon games if Farsley had stayed put.

Bradford (Park Avenue) would have had to start re-arranging their Saturday afternoon games if Farsley had stayed put.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

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NATH'S NATTERS: Seemingly odd calls impact Avenue and City opponents Fleetwood

Ian Stafford (right) at the BARA awards earlier this week, where Bulls won a prestigious award.

Ian Stafford (right) at the BARA awards earlier this week, where Bulls won a prestigious award.

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Bulls earn national rugby league award for work with South Asian communities

England Community Lions celebrate with their trophy after a two-match series victory over Western Australia. Photo: England Community Lions

England Community Lions celebrate with their trophy after a two-match series victory over Western Australia. Photo: England Community Lions

England Rugby League

Cousins "full of pride" following Australian success as Lions roar to victory

Romain Franco (left) and Zac Fulton help keep Swinton out in a thumping Bulls win back in September.

Romain Franco (left) and Zac Fulton help keep Swinton out in a thumping Bulls win back in September.

Franco flits back to France to join Albi after impressive Bulls cameo

Eamon O'Carroll spent only one season at Odsal before deciding to take on a new challenge. Photo: Tom Pearson.

Eamon O'Carroll spent only one season at Odsal before deciding to take on a new challenge. Photo: Tom Pearson.

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Departed Bulls boss makes long awaited Saints switch

Bradford Bulls will have less than a two month gap between their final fixture of the 2024 regular season against Swinton and finding out their opponents for the 2025 campaign.

Bradford Bulls will have less than a two month gap between their final fixture of the 2024 regular season against Swinton and finding out their opponents for the 2025 campaign.

Bulls and Cougars get key league and Challenge Cup dates but 1895 plans unknown

Mason Corbett cannot believe he gets to work under Brian Noble (right), who is pictured here sharing a joke with Wakefield boss Daryl Powell at Odsal before last season's 1895 Cup semi-final.

Mason Corbett cannot believe he gets to work under Brian Noble (right), who is pictured here sharing a joke with Wakefield boss Daryl Powell at Odsal before last season's 1895 Cup semi-final.

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Bulls snap up talented teenage hooker from arch-rivals Leeds

Guiseley suffered defeat in the FA Youth Cup last week.

Guiseley suffered defeat in the FA Youth Cup last week.

Guiseley and Farsley fail to follow Bantams through to FA Youth Cup second round

Jordie Hedges is back at Keighley.

Jordie Hedges is back at Keighley.

Keighley Cougars

Cougars comeback for Hedges after year in Super League with Broncos

'A big player in a great off field team' - Ex Bradford Bulls club secretary dies

Brian Noble (left) celebrates winning the 1987-88 Yorkshire Cup alongside his son Ben and fellow front-rower Brendan Hill.

Brian Noble (left) celebrates winning the 1987-88 Yorkshire Cup alongside his son Ben and fellow front-rower Brendan Hill.

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Brian Noble the player: A Bradford legacy that stretches back nearly 50 years

Bulls winger Marcus Bai shrugs off Hull FC's Kirk Dixon to score in a 2006 match in Super League.

Bulls winger Marcus Bai shrugs off Hull FC's Kirk Dixon to score in a 2006 match in Super League.

Bulls world champion sees teenage son handed huge opportunity in Australia

Brian Noble and James Lowes meet fans in Centenary Square in 2003 following Bulls' treble-winning season.

Brian Noble and James Lowes meet fans in Centenary Square in 2003 following Bulls' treble-winning season.

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NOSTALGIA: Bulls enjoy extraordinary half-a-decade under club legend Noble

Bradford Bulls' Wheelchair vice captain Isabelle Wright. Photo: Bradford Bulls

Bradford Bulls' Wheelchair vice captain Isabelle Wright. Photo: Bradford Bulls

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Bulls' Wheelchair vice captain scores try for England

Mark Ioane roars with delight after scoring in a league win over Hunslet earlier this year.

Mark Ioane roars with delight after scoring in a league win over Hunslet earlier this year.

Keighley Cougars

Former Leigh prop Ioane commits to two more years at Cougars

Brian Noble was extremely successful in his first spell in charge of the club. Photo credit: Simon Walton

Brian Noble was extremely successful in his first spell in charge of the club. Photo credit: Simon Walton

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Bradford Bulls fans react to astonishing Brian Noble appointment

There were huge doubts over whether Jorge Taufua would remain at the club, but he confirmed he would stay at Odsal yesterday.

There were huge doubts over whether Jorge Taufua would remain at the club, but he confirmed he would stay at Odsal yesterday.

Bulls CEO Hirst delivers real statement off back of good feeling over past week

Guy Armitage touches down for Toulouse in their 21-20 victory over Bradford in the play-offs

Guy Armitage touches down for Toulouse in their 21-20 victory over Bradford in the play-offs

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Bulls get their GUY as they snap up prolific scorer from Toulouse in big statement

Jorge Taufua (central) has.made a real impression at Odsal since arriving at the club. Picture: Tom Pearson

Jorge Taufua (central) has.made a real impression at Odsal since arriving at the club. Picture: Tom Pearson

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Powerhouse extends stay with Bulls in huge boost to Noble

Brian Noble had a watchful eye on this Bulls side in 2024, so the vast majority of next year's squad have learned plenty from him already, not least the likes of young talent Jayden Myers.

Brian Noble had a watchful eye on this Bulls side in 2024, so the vast majority of next year's squad have learned plenty from him already, not least the likes of young talent Jayden Myers.

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NATH'S NATTERS: Huge Noble news not so shocking after last two years at Bulls

Brian Noble and Lee Greenwood dovetailed nicely in 2023, but they will want to do even better next year, with Noble as the outright head coach on this occasion.

Brian Noble and Lee Greenwood dovetailed nicely in 2023, but they will want to do even better next year, with Noble as the outright head coach on this occasion.

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Bulls stun rugby league as they name club icon Noble as head coach once again

Half back Joe Keyes is leaving Halifax to rejoin Bulls ahead of next season.

Half back Joe Keyes is leaving Halifax to rejoin Bulls ahead of next season.

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New Bulls signing Keyes builds for 2025 by starring in Ireland win over Scotland

Billy Walkley was unable to replicate his brilliant try-scoring form with Cougars on a tough afternoon for Wales in France

Billy Walkley was unable to replicate his brilliant try-scoring form with Cougars on a tough afternoon for Wales in France

World Cup agony for Cougars' Walkley as Bulls loanee Franco helps France through

Top players like Jayden Okunbor don't come cheap, which is why Bulls selling as many season tickets as they can now is crucial.

Top players like Jayden Okunbor don't come cheap, which is why Bulls selling as many season tickets as they can now is crucial.

Early season ticket sales "vital" to Bulls as Hirst prioritises community feel

Guy Armitage and his Toulouse team-mates broke Bradford hearts, including Jason Hirst's, a fortnight ago.

Guy Armitage and his Toulouse team-mates broke Bradford hearts, including Jason Hirst's, a fortnight ago.

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NATH'S NATTERS: Grand Final win but no Super League "100% better for Bulls"

Tyran Ott skids over to score for Bulls in their Friday night win over Dewsbury two months ago.

Tyran Ott skids over to score for Bulls in their Friday night win over Dewsbury two months ago.

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Bulls accept Friday move "controversial" but £250,000 hope behind experiment

Brendan Sheridan will be looking to bring the next youth stars of Bradford through to the first team. Photo credit: Dave Murgatroyd

Brendan Sheridan will be looking to bring the next youth stars of Bradford through to the first team. Photo credit: Dave Murgatroyd

Bulls continue to build on Academy Pathway with eye-catching assistant coach arrival

Mark Ioane is one of Keighley's key players and more like him could be signed via the club's new SquadBuilder scheme.

Mark Ioane is one of Keighley's key players and more like him could be signed via the club's new SquadBuilder scheme.

Keighley Cougars

Cougars relaunch SquadBuilder scheme as they break down meteoric IMG rise

Eamon O'Carroll took Bulls to third in the league and a cup semi-final in 2024, but he won't be building on that strong foundation with the club in 2025.

Eamon O'Carroll took Bulls to third in the league and a cup semi-final in 2024, but he won't be building on that strong foundation with the club in 2025.

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Hirst says new Bulls boss will go down in history as O'Carroll call "a surprise"

Jamie Gill will remain at Bradford Bulls next season

Jamie Gill will remain at Bradford Bulls next season

Bulls add third academy star to first team roster with new contract

Joe Arundel tries to take on the Wakefield defence in May's 1895 Cup semi-final at Odsal.

Joe Arundel tries to take on the Wakefield defence in May's 1895 Cup semi-final at Odsal.

Veteran centre Arundel quickly finds new home after Bulls exit

Bulls' game against York in May 2021 was their first at Odsal for close to two years and it proved to be a day of celebration for the fans and players alike.

Bulls' game against York in May 2021 was their first at Odsal for close to two years and it proved to be a day of celebration for the fans and players alike.

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Bulls proud of recovery as Hirst believes club "would have died" at Dewsbury

Ebon Scurr came through the Bulls academy a few years ago, and has had to navigate that path from there to the first team.

Ebon Scurr came through the Bulls academy a few years ago, and has had to navigate that path from there to the first team.

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Bulls bring Scotland boss and former player Graham in to vital academy role