Bill Marshall

Bradford Bulls coach Kurt Haggerty says his injury-hit team will compete against Warrington despite having as many as 18 players unavailable or injured. Bradford lost 40-16 to Hull KR after leading 16-10 at half-time, with second-half errors and further injuries to Connor Wynne, Ryan Sutton and Guy Armitage contributing to the defeat. Haggerty praised the team's effort and resilience, noting that Loghan Lewis passed his head injury assessment and should be available for the next match.

Woodlands and New Farnley will meet in the ECB National Club Championship quarter-finals after convincing victories in their previous rounds. Woodlands advanced with strong performances from Brad Schmulian, Henry Pearson and their bowling attack, while New Farnley progressed thanks to contributions from Ed Brown, Ryan McKendry and Fletcher Coutts. Additional local T20 success came as Hunslet Nelson won the Bentley Blast Group B Cup with standout performances from Luke Ajani and their bowling duo Harrison Tyldsley and Sam Thewlis.

Bradford Bulls coach Kurt Haggerty commended several players for volunteering to play despite injury concerns in their 30–14 win over Huddersfield Giants. Zac Fulton, Dan Russell, Loghan Lewis and Riley Dean were highlighted for returning early or adapting to unfamiliar roles. Haggerty emphasized the squad’s need to respond after a heavy defeat to Leeds Rhinos and praised Chris Atkin’s penalty goals for boosting confidence. He also acknowledged the strong support from travelling fans and commented on key match moments and officiating dynamics.

Chris Atkin delivered a standout performance in Bradford’s 30-14 victory over Huddersfield, converting all seven goal attempts and controlling play effectively. Waqa Blake’s first try helped secure the team’s first away win of the season, while the match drew frustration due to excessive penalties and set restarts. Bradford saw several players return without injury concerns, while Huddersfield faced the loss of Oliver Russell for the remainder of the season. Player ratings highlighted strong individual contributions across the Bulls lineup.

Bradford Bulls ended an eight‑match away losing streak with a 30-14 win over Huddersfield Giants, prompting coach Kurt Haggerty to praise the team’s determination and defensive effort. He acknowledged the game’s low quality but highlighted key performances from Chris Atkin and Waqa Blake and noted improvements following the previous week’s heavy defeat. Haggerty emphasized accountability, team standards and readiness for upcoming challenging fixtures.

Bradford Bulls ended a long run of away losses with a 30–14 victory over Huddersfield Giants, scoring through Sutton, Nikorima and two tries from Blake, with Atkin perfect from the tee. Huddersfield responded via two tries from Swift and a late effort by Milne but were repeatedly undone by errors and penalties. Despite both sides missing several players and expressing frustration with officiating, Bradford controlled key moments, survived a sin‑bin, and capitalized on Giants mistakes to complete a derby double and move up to 10th in the table.

Former international cricket stars from the Lashings XI visit Bradford to play a T20 match against Baildon at Jenny Lane as part of a fundraising event. The touring side, known for featuring past international greats, is accompanied by pre-match hospitality events including a luncheon and auction.

Bradford Phoenix were unanimously accepted into the Dales Council League for the 2027 season after outlining their recent successes, development, and support from local institutions. League officials raised concerns over multiple cup match concessions, discussing possible fines and commitments to ensure participation. Additional administrative reminders were issued regarding fielding equipment, scorer responsibilities, and player registration, and a minute’s silence honored two late members of the cricket community.