2023 Bradford Bulls season explained

Year:2023
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League:Championship
League Rank:5th
League Wins:11
League Draws:1
League Losses:7
Points For:554
Points Against:494
Cup:Challenge Cup
Cup Result:5th Round
Cup Wins:2
Cup Losses:1
Ceo Title:Chairman
Ceo:Nigel Wood
Coach Title:Head Coach
Coach:Lee Greenwood (was Mark Dunning)
Top Tries:Kieran Gill (19)
Top Goals:Dec Patton (79)
Top Points:Dec Patton (166)
List:yes
List Link:List of Bradford Bulls seasons

This article details the Bradford Bulls rugby league football club's 2023 season. This is the Bulls' fifth consecutive season in the Championship.

Season review

July 2022

Loose forward Ben Evans signed a two-year deal with Barrow Raiders for next season.[1] Prop Daniel Fleming left the Bulls to join promotion chasing Featherstone Rovers.[2]

August 2022

On loan second row forward Chester Butler became the first signing of the 2023 season as it was announced that he would leave the Huddersfield Giants to sign a two-year deal at the Bulls.[3] The second signing of the season came in the form of experienced RFL Championship winger Ben Blackmore from Dewsbury Rams on a one-year deal.[4] Halfback Tom Holmes from Featherstone Rovers became the third signing for the 2023 season.[5]

September 2022

Second row Brad England signed a one-year extension to his contract to keep him at the club for the 2023 season.[6] The Bulls signed prop/loose forward Brad Foster on a one-year deal from fellow RFL Championship side London Broncos.[7] Club captain Steve Crossley announced that he would leave the club at the end of his contract and would eventually sign for RFL League 1 side Hunslet R.L.F.C..[8] [9] Veteran second rower Aaron Murphy signed a contract with Sheffield Eagles for the 2023 season.[10] Young hooker Thomas Doyle signed a two-year contract with RFL League 1 champions and recently promoted Keighley Cougars whilst veteran hooker George Flanagan signed a new 1 year extension to stay at the Bulls.[11] [12] Winger David Foggin-Johnston signed an extension to his contract keeping him at the club for the 2023 season.[13] Joe Burton became the latest member of the squad to leave as he signed up with RFL League 1 side Hunslet R.L.F.C..[14] Championship second-row stalwart Sam Scott signed a one-year extension with the club following an injury ravaged season.[15]

October 2022

Prop forward Anthony Walker joined former coach John Kear as he signed a deal to play for Widnes Vikings for 2023.[16] Winger Matty Dawson-Jones signed a two-year deal with fellow RFL Championship side Sheffield Eagles.[17] The Bulls announced a shock signing in the form of 2017 Super League Grand Final winner Jack Walker on a one year permanent contract from Leeds Rhinos.[18] Bradford also announced the signing of prop forward Dalton Desmond-Walker from 2022 RFL League 1 winner Keighley Cougars.[19] The Bulls recruitment continued with the signing of seasoned professional Bodene Thompson, the New Zealand born second rower joined from local rivals Leeds Rhinos on a one-year deal.[20] Prop forward Michael Hoyle signed a one-year extension to keep him at the club, meanwhile Elliot Kear joined Batley Bulldogs for the 2023 season.[21] Former Dewsbury Rams coach Lee Greenwood joined the club as Mark Dunning's assistant coach for the upcoming season.[22] Loose forward Sam Hallas joined Australian side Kurri Kurri Bulldogs for the 2023 season.[23]

November 2022

Bradford's recruitment continued with the signing of centre Max Clarke on a short-term deal from Hull F.C..[24] Welsh centre Rhys Evans announced his retirement from rugby league.[25] After spending much of 2022 on loan, fullback Elliot Hall signed for Doncaster R.L.F.C. on a permanent deal.[26] The 2023 fixtures were released and it was revealed that the Bulls would host Whitehaven R.L.F.C. in the opening game and would face local rivals Keighley Cougars in this seasons Summer Bash.[27] The Bulls announced the signing of two young players on a season long loan from Huddersfield Giants, the first being hooker George Roby and also prop Fenton Rodgers.[28] [29] Huddersfield Giants prop forward Michael Lawrence joined the Bulls on a two-year deal.[30] Prop Samy Kibula departed the club and joined Batley Bulldogs for the 2023 season.[31] Winger Ryan Millar left the club by mutual consent and he eventually joined Widnes Vikings.[32] [33] The Bulls signed Papua New Guinea second-row international Keven Appo after impressing at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.[34]

December 2022

The Bulls announced that they would face Huddersfield Giants in a pre-season friendly on 22 January 2023 at Odsal Stadium and also will play Dewsbury Rams at Crown Flatt on 15 January 2023. [35] [36] The final friendly was announced as the Bulls will face Leeds Rhinos on the 29 January 2023 at Headingley Stadium in a new annual fixture for the Keith Howard Foundation trophy.[37] Coach Dunning revealed that prop forward Michael Lawrence would be the captain for the 2023 season while Bodene Thompson would be the vice captain.[38] It was announced that emerging young talent George Flanagan Jr would sign for Huddersfield Giants at the end of 2023 for the 2024 season for a fee of around £85,000.[39] New prop forward Dalton Desmond-Walker announced his shock departure via social media after spending only two months with the club.[40]

January 2023

To start the new year off the Bulls announced the signing of centre Joe Arundel following his departure from Halifax Panthers.[41] [42] The 2023 squad numbers were revealed with notable numbers being taken, fullback Jack Walker took the number 31 shirt (the one he debuted with for Leeds Rhinos) rather than the traditional number 1. Captain Michael Lawrence will wear the number 10 shirt whilst George Flanagan would wear the number 9.[43] Second rower Sam Scott announced he was retiring immediately after failing to overcome a recurring injury.[44] Bradford started their pre-season with a convincing 34-16 win over Dewsbury Rams, new signings Brad Foster, Joe Arundel and Jack Walker all crossed for tries whilst young half Myles Lawford kicked five goals as well as scoring a try himself.[45] The scheduled friendly against Huddersfield Giants was cancelled due to a frozen pitch.[46] After the departure of Desmond-Walker and the retirement of Scott, Bradford bolstered their pack by signing experienced forward Josh Johnson from Widnes Vikings.[47] The Bulls finished pre-season with a 24-10 loss to local rivals Leeds Rhinos.[48]

February 2023

The Bulls began the 2023 RFL Championship season with a comfortable 24-8 win over Whitehaven R.L.F.C., last years top try scorer Kieran Gill got off the mark with two tries whilst Chester Butler and George Flanagan both scored tries.[49] Following the positive start to the season, the Bulls were brought back down to earth with a 32-16 loss to York Knights, winger David Foggin-Johnston, Jordan Lilley and vice captain Bodene Thompson all scored however it was not enough to prevent the Bulls first defeat of the season.[50] Prop forward Masi Matongo was announced as the latest signing for the Bulls following a successful trial period from York Knights.[51]

Milestones

Pre-season friendlies

LEGEND -   width=100 Win -   width=100 Draw -   width=100 Loss -
DateCompetitionVrsH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttReport
 15 January 2023 Pre Season A W 34-16 Lawford 5/6 Att Report
 22 January 2023 Pre Season H N/A P-P - - - Report
 29 January 2023 Pre Season A L 10-24 Patton 0/1, Flanagan Jr 1/1 4,400 Report

Player appearances

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1SO x SO
2W x W
3B x C
4C x C
5W x W
6x SH
7H x H
8x
9x x B
10x
11SR x x
12L x L
13x x SR
14x
15SR x SR
16P x P
17x x B
18x x x
19B x B
20x x x
21P x P
22x x B
25SH x B
26B x B
30C x B
31FB x FB
32B x B
33x x x
34B x x
n/aB x x
n/aB x x
n/aB x B
n/aB x x
n/aB x x
n/aB x x
n/aB x x

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RFL Championship

LEGEND -   width=100 Win -   width=100 Draw -   width=100 Loss -   width=100 Postponed -

2023 Championship

DateCompetitionRndVrsH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttLive on TVReport
 5 February 20231 H W 24-8 Patton 4/4 4,870 - Report
 13 February 20232 A L 16-32 Patton 2/3 2,381 Report
 19 February 20233 H W 14-12 Patton 1/3 4,827 - Report
 25 February 20234 H W 28-18 Patton 6/6 2,798 - Report
 6 March 20235 A L 12-26 Patton 0/3 4,809 Report
 19 March 20236 H W 32-18 Patton 6/7 3,004 - Report
 26 March 20237 A L 6-34 Patton 1/1 4,793 - Report
 10 April 20238 A W 26-22 Patton 5/5 3,053 Report
 16 April 20239 H L 16-21 Patton 1/2, Lilley 1/1 3,330 - Report
 7 May 202310 A L 12-46 Patton 1/4, Lilley 1/1 2,440 - Report
 14 May 202311 H W 44-38 Patton 8/8 2,935 - Report
 28 May 202312 N W 42-18 Patton 5/8 2,948 Our League Report
 2 June 202313 A W 28-12 Patton 4/5 2,465 Report
 11 June 202314 H W 32-16 Patton 6/6 3,482 - Report
 18 June 202315 H D 22-22 Patton 5/5 4,717 - Report
 24 June 202316 A L 14-52 Patton 1/3 4,211 - Report
 2 July 202317 H W 74-12 Patton 9/11, Thompson 2/2 4,879 - Report
 9 July 202318 A L 14-31 Patton 3/3 2,561 Report
 16 July 202319 A W 44-18 Patton 6/8, Lilley 0/1 1,257 - Report
23 July 202320 H W/D/L Score Try Scorers Goal Scorers Attendance TV Report
6 August 202321 A W/D/L Score Try Scorers Goal Scorers Attendance TV Report
20 August 202322 H W/D/L Score Try Scorers Goal Scorers Attendance TV Report
27 August 202323 A W/D/L Score Try Scorers Goal Scorers Attendance TV Report
3 September 202324 H W/D/L Score Try Scorers Goal Scorers Attendance TV Report
10 September 202325 H W/D/L Score Try Scorers Goal Scorers Attendance TV Report
17 September 202326 A W/D/L Score Try Scorers Goal Scorers Attendance TV Report
22 September 202327 A W/D/L Score Try Scorers Goal Scorers Attendance TV Report

Player appearances

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1SO FB FB FB FB FB FB FB FB SO SO FB FB x x x x x x x x
2W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W x x x x x x x x
3C C C C C C C C C C C C C C x x x x x x x x
4C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C x x x x x x x x
5W W W x x W W x W W W W W W x x x x x x x x x x x
6SH SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SH SH SH SO SH SH SH SH x x x x x x x x
7H SH SH SH SH SH SH SH SH SH H H H H SH H H H B x x x x x x x x
8B B P P P P P P P P P P P P P P x x x x x x x x
9B H H H H H H H H H B x x x H x x x x x x x x x x x x
10P P L L P P P P P x x x x x x x x
11B SR SR SR SR SR SR B B B B x x x x x x x x
12SR B SR L L SR C C L SR SR SR SR SR SR x x x x x x x x
13L L L SR L SR SR SR SR SR SR L –
14B B B P B B B B B B B B B B x x x x x x x x
15SR SR B SR SR SR SR B B SR SR x x x x x SR SR SR x x x x x x x x
16P P B B B L x x x x x x x x x
17x B B x B B B L L B x –
18– B B B B B SR SR B B B L L L B B B x x x x x x x x
19x x x x x – x x x x x x x x
20x x x x x x x B B B SH B B SO x x x x x x x x
21B B P P P P P P P P P P B B – x x x x x x x x
22x B B B B B – x x x x x x x x
23– B B B B B H x x x x x x x x
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25x x x x x x x x x x x x x x – x x x x x x x x
26x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
27– FB FB FB x x x x x x x x
28– W W W x x x x x x x x
29– SO SO SO SO x x x x x x x x
30x x x x x x x x C C x x x x x x x x C x x x x x x x x
31FB FB FB FB FB – FB – x x x x x x x x
32x x x x x x x x x x – x x x x x x x x
33x x x x x x x x
34x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
35– B L L – x x x x x x x x
37– B L x x x x x x x x
38– W W W W – x x x x x x x x
39x x x x x x x x x B x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
40– B B – x x x x x x x x
40– B x x x x x x x x
42– SR SR – x x x x x x x x
43– B – x x x x x x x x
44– W W – W – x x x x x x x x
n/a– P – x x x x x x x x
n/a– SR – x x x x x x x x
n/a– B – x x x x x x x x
n/a– W – x x x x x x x x

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= Suspended

Challenge Cup

LEGEND -   width=100 Win -   width=100 Draw -   width=100 Loss -
DateCompetitionRndVrsH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttTVReport
 12 March 20233rd H W 62-6 Patton 5/6, Flanagan Jr 4/5 1,143 - Report
 2 April 20234th H W 66-18 Lawford 11/11 1,003 - Report
 22 April 20235th A L 0-26 - - 2,146 Report

Player appearances

FB=FullbackC=CentreW=WingerSO=Stand OffSH=Scrum halfP=PropH=HookerSR=Second RowLF=Loose forwardB=Bench
NoPlayer3rd4th5th
1x SO SO
2x W W
3C C
4C C
5W W
6SO x SH
7x H H
8B P
9H x x
10
11
12SR SR L
13SR
14B P P
15SR B
16L L B
17P B B
18P SR SR
19x x x
20x FB B
21B B P
22x x x
25SH SH x
26FB x x
29x x B
30W C C
31FB
32B x x
33x x x
34x x x
37x x W
39x B x

Squad statistics

width=3%Nowidth=47%Playerwidth=15%Positionwidth=1%Agewidth=17%Previous ClubAppsTriesGoalsDGPoints
1Tom HolmesStand offwidth=10%27Featherstone Roversalign=centre15align=centre11align=centre0align=centre0align=centre44
2Ben BlackmoreWingwidth=10%30Dewsbury Ramsalign=centre18align=centre8align=centre0align=centre0align=centre32
3Joe ArundelCentrewidth=10%32Halifax Panthersalign=centre16align=centre5align=centre0align=centre0align=centre20
4Kieran GillCentrewidth=10%27Newcastle Thunderalign=centre21align=centre19align=centre0align=centre0align=centre76
5David Foggin-JohnstonWingwidth=10%26Hunslet R.L.F.C.align=centre13align=centre7align=centre0align=centre0align=centre28
6Declan PattonStand offwidth=10%27Salford Red Devilsalign=centre21align=centre2align=centre79align=centre0align=centre166
7Jordan LilleyScrum halfwidth=10%26Leeds Rhinosalign=centre21align=centre1align=centre2align=centre0align=centre8
8Jordan BaldwinsonPropwidth=10%28York City Knightsalign=centre18align=centre2align=centre0align=centre0align=centre8
9George FlanaganHookerwidth=10%36Hunslet R.L.F.C.align=centre13align=centre3align=centre0align=centre0align=centre12
10Michael LawrencePropwidth=10%33Huddersfield Giantsalign=centre9align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
11Brad EnglandSecond rowwidth=10%28Doncaster R.L.F.C.align=centre11align=centre2align=centre0align=centre0align=centre8
12Chester ButlerSecond rowwidth=10%27Huddersfield Giantsalign=centre18align=centre6align=centre0align=centre0align=centre24
13Bodene ThompsonLoose forwardwidth=10%35Leeds Rhinosalign=centre13align=centre1align=centre2align=centre0align=centre8
14Ebon ScurrPropwidth=10%22Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre17align=centre3align=centre0align=centre0align=centre12
15Ajahni WallaceSecond rowwidth=10%20Leeds Rhinosalign=centre16align=centre4align=centre0align=centre0align=centre16
16Brad FosterPropwidth=10%26London Broncosalign=centre9align=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre4
17Josh JohnsonPropwidth=10%29Widnes Vikingsalign=centre11align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
18Keven AppoLoose forwardwidth=10%24PNG Huntersalign=centre19align=centre6align=centre0align=centre0align=centre24
19Max ClarkeCentrewidth=10%23Hull F.C.align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
20Billy JowittFullbackwidth=10%21Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre9align=centre3align=centre0align=centre0align=centre12
21Fenton RodgersPropwidth=10%19Huddersfield Giants (Loan)align=centre17align=centre2align=centre0align=centre0align=centre8
22George RobyHookerwidth=10%20Huddersfield Giants (Loan)align=centre5align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
23James SegeyaroHookerwidth=10%32Lézignan Sangliersalign=centre6align=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre4
24Masi MatongoPropwidth=10%27York Knightsalign=centre5align=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre4
25Myles LawfordScrum halfwidth=10%18Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre2align=centre2align=centre11align=centre0align=centre30
26George Flanagan JrFullbackwidth=10%18Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre1align=centre1align=centre4align=centre0align=centre12
27Connor WynneFullbackwidth=10%n/aHull F.C. (Loan)align=centre3align=centre2align=centre0align=centre0align=centre8
28Jorge TaufuaWingwidth=10%31Wakefield Trinityalign=centre3align=centre3align=centre0align=centre0align=centre12
29Lee GaskellStand Offwidth=10%32Wakefield Trinityalign=centre4align=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre4
30Jayden MyersWingwidth=10%18Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre6align=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre4
31Jack WalkerFullbackwidth=10%24Leeds Rhinosalign=centre7align=centre3align=centre0align=centre0align=centre12
32Marcus GreenPropwidth=10%18Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
33Bradley HoPropwidth=10%21Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
34Michael HoylePropwidth=10%n/aalign=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
35Jack BibbyPropwidth=10%n/aHuddersfield Giants (Loan) align=centre3align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
36Sam WaltersSecond Rowwidth=10%22Leeds Rhinos (Loan) align=centre1align=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre4
37Jason BaitieriLoose Forwardwidth=10%34Lézignan Sangliersalign=centre2align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
38Liam TindallWingwidth=10%21Leeds Rhinos (Loan)align=centre4align=centre3align=centre0align=centre0align=centre12
39Jansin TurgutLoose forwardwidth=10%27Retirementalign=centre2align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
40Nathan MasonPropwidth=10%29Huddersfield Giants (Loan)align=centre2align=centre2align=centre0align=centre0align=centre8
40Daniel OkoroPropwidth=10%19Newcastle Thunderalign=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
42Leon RuanSecond rowwidth=10%n/aLeeds Rhinos (Loan) align=centre2align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
43Corey JohnsonHookerwidth=10%22Leeds Rhinos (Loan) align=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
44Luis RobertsWingwidth=10%n/aLeeds Rhinos (Loan) align=centre3align=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre4
46James DonaldsonSecond Rowwidth=10%31Leeds Rhinos (Loan) align=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
n/aRob ButlerPropwidth=10%n/aWakefield Trinity (Loan) align=centre2align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
n/aJason QareqareWingwidth=10%20Castleford Tigers (Loan)align=centre2align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0

Transfers

In

width=5%width=30%Namewidth=30%Positionwidth=20%Signed fromwidth=25%Date
Chester ButlerSecond rowHuddersfield GiantsAugust 2022
Ben BlackmoreWingDewsbury RamsAugust 2022
Tom HolmesStand offFeatherstone RoversAugust 2022
Brad FosterLoose ForwardLondon BroncosSeptember 2022
Jack WalkerFullbackLeeds RhinosOctober 2022
Dalton Desmond-WalkerPropKeighley CougarsOctober 2022
Bodene ThompsonSecond rowLeeds RhinosOctober 2022
Max ClarkeCentreHull F.C.November 2022
George RobyHookerHuddersfield Giants (Loan)November 2022
Fenton RodgersPropHuddersfield Giants (Loan)November 2022
Michael LawrencePropHuddersfield GiantsNovember 2022
Keven AppoLoose forwardPNG HuntersNovember 2022
Joe ArundelCentreHalifax PanthersJanuary 2023
Josh JohnsonPropWidnes VikingsJanuary 2023
Masi MatongoPropYork KnightsJanuary 2023
Jack BibbyPropHuddersfield Giants (Loan)April 2023
Jason QareqareWingCastleford Tigers (Loan)April 2023
Jason BaitieriLoose ForwardLézignan SangliersMay 2023
James SegeyaroHookerLézignan SangliersJune 2023
Lee GaskellStand offWakefield TrinityJune 2023
Connor WynneFullbackHull F.C. (Loan)June 2023
Jorge TaufuaWingWakefield TrinityJune 2023
Daniel OkoroPropNewcastle ThunderJune 2023

Out

width=5%width=30%Namewidth=30%Positionwidth=20%Club Signedwidth=25%Date
Ben EvansLoose forwardBarrow RaidersJune 2022
Daniel FlemingPropFeatherstone RoversJuly 2022
Steve CrossleyPropHunslet R.L.F.C.September 2022
Aaron MurphySecond rowSheffield EaglesSeptember 2022
Thomas DoyleHookerKeighley CougarsSeptember 2022
Joe BurtonWingHunslet R.L.F.C.September 2022
Anthony WalkerPropWidnes VikingsOctober 2022
Matty Dawson-JonesWingSheffield EaglesOctober 2022
Elliot KearFullbackBatley BulldogsOctober 2022
Sam HallasLoose forwardKurri Kurri BulldogsOctober 2022
Rhys EvansCentreRetirementNovember 2022
Elliot HallFullbackDoncaster R.L.F.C.November 2022
Samy KibulaPropBatley BulldogsNovember 2022
Ryan MillarWingWidnes VikingsNovember 2022
Dalton Desmond-WalkerPropReleasedDecember 2022
Sam ScottSecond rowRetirementJanuary 2023
Michael HoylePropReleasedMarch 2023
Jack WalkerFullbackHull Kingston RoversJune 2023
Josh JohnsonPropOldham R.L.F.C.June 2023

Notes

Citations

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bradford forward Evans to join Barrow from 2023 . Telegraph & Argus . 24 June 2022 . 10 September 2022.
  2. Web site: Fleming leaves Bradford Bulls to sign for Featherstone . Telegraph & Argus . 20 July 2022 . 10 September 2022.
  3. Web site: Chester Butler makes Bradford Bulls move permanent . Telegraph & Argus . 19 August 2022 . 10 September 2022.
  4. Web site: Bradford Bulls sign former Sheffield Eagles winger Blackmore . Telegraph & Argus . 26 August 2022 . 10 September 2022.
  5. Web site: Bradford Bulls land deal for leading Championship halfback . Examiner Live . 29 August 2022 . 10 September 2022.
  6. Web site: Bradford Bulls hand new one-year deal to Brad England . Telegraph & Argus . 2 September 2022 . 10 September 2022.
  7. Web site: Bradford Bulls sign Brad Foster from London Broncos . Telegraph & Argus . 8 September 2022 . 10 September 2022.
  8. Web site: CROSSLEY TO DEPART AT END OF SEASON . Bradford Bulls . 10 September 2022 . 10 September 2022.
  9. Web site: Former Bradford Bulls captain Steve Crossley joins Hunslet . Telegraph & Argus . 3 November 2022 . 18 November 2022.
  10. Web site: Sheffield Eagles swoop for Bradford Bulls veteran . Examiner Live . 12 September 2022 . 14 September 2022.
  11. Web site: Bradford Bulls keep veteran Flanagan for 2023 but Doyle goes . Telegraph & Argus . 18 September 2022 . 19 September 2022.
  12. Web site: FANS' FAVOURITE FLANAGAN STAYS . Bradford Bulls . 18 September 2022 . 19 September 2022.
  13. Web site: Bradford Bulls retain winger Foggin-Johnston for 2023 . Telegraph & Argus . 20 September 2022 . 1 October 2022.
  14. Web site: Burton leaving Bradford Bulls for League One move . Telegraph & Argus . 24 September 2022 . 1 October 2022.
  15. Web site: Bradford Bulls star Scott back for more after Halifax injury . Telegraph & Argus . 30 September 2022 . 1 October 2022.
  16. Web site: Bradford Bulls see Wales prop depart for Widnes Vikings . Telegraph & Argus . 5 October 2022 . 14 October 2022.
  17. Web site: MDJ to the Red and Golds . Telegraph & Argus . 11 October 2022 . 14 October 2022.
  18. Web site: Bradford Bulls secure signing of Leeds Rhinos full-back . Telegraph & Argus . 19 October 2022 . 21 October 2022.
  19. Web site: DESMOND-WALKER SIGNS FOR BRADFORD . Bradford Bulls . 20 October 2022 . 21 October 2022.
  20. Web site: Bradford Bulls sign former NRL and Super League forward . Telegraph & Argus . 25 October 2022 . 27 October 2022.
  21. Web site: Bradford Bulls forward Hoyle gets new deal and new baby . Telegraph & Argus . 28 October 2022 . 28 October 2022.
  22. Web site: LEE GREENWOOD APPOINTED ASSISTANT COACH . Bradford Bulls . 28 October 2022 . 28 October 2022.
  23. Web site: Former Leeds Rhinos youngster and Bradford Bulls man to bring "experience" to Australian side in 2023 . Serious About RL . 29 October 2022 . 29 October 2022.
  24. Web site: Bradford Bulls sign giant outside back Max Clarke from Hull . Telegraph & Argus . 8 November 2022 . 18 November 2022.
  25. Web site: Former Bradford Bulls star Rhys Evans announces retirement . Telegraph & Argus . 8 November 2022 . 18 November 2022.
  26. Web site: Bradford Bulls wave goodbye to Hall as he joins Doncaster . Telegraph & Argus . 13 November 2022 . 18 November 2022.
  27. Web site: 2023 BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES REVEALED . Bradford Bulls . 13 November 2022 . 18 November 2022.
  28. Web site: Bradford Bulls confirm loan deals of Huddersfield Giants duo . Telegraph & Argus . 14 November 2022 . 18 November 2022.
  29. Web site: ROGERS AND ROBY JOIN BRADFORD BULLS! . Huddersfield Giants . 14 November 2022 . 18 November 2022.
  30. Web site: Michael Lawrence: Huddersfield Giants forward joins Bradford Bulls . BBC Sport . 17 November 2022 . 18 November 2022.
  31. Web site: Ex-Bradford Bulls and Warrington Wolves man joins Championship side . Total Rugby League . 18 November 2022 . 18 November 2022.
  32. Web site: Bradford Bulls winger set for move after premature Odsal exit . Yorkshire Live . 21 November 2022 . 27 November 2022.
  33. Web site: Bradford Bulls see winger depart early for Widnes Vikings . Telegraph & Argus . 13 December 2022 . 22 December 2022.
  34. Web site: Papua New Guinea international Appo is latest signing for Bulls . Telegraph & Argus . 22 November 2022 . 27 November 2022.
  35. Web site: BULLS TO TACKLE GIANTS IN PRE-SEASON . Bradford Bulls . 6 December 2022 . 22 December 2022.
  36. Web site: Bulls will face Dewsbury at Tetley's Stadium in first friendly . Telegraph & Argus . 8 December 2022 . 22 December 2022.
  37. Web site: Bradford Bulls to face Leeds Rhinos at Headingley in final friendly . Telegraph & Argus . 14 December 2022 . 29 December 2022.
  38. Web site: Lawrence named Bradford Bulls captain for 2023 season . Telegraph & Argus . 18 December 2022 . 29 December 2022.
  39. Web site: GEORGE FLANAGAN JNR TO DEPART THE BULLS IN 2024 . Bradford Bulls . 21 December 2022 . 29 December 2022.
  40. Web site: Bradford Bulls shock as new prop leaves club for Australia . Telegraph & Argus . 30 December 2022 . 3 January 2023.
  41. Web site: Bradford Bulls sign former loan star after Halifax spell . Telegraph & Argus . 1 January 2023 . 3 January 2023.
  42. Web site: ARUNDEL IS A BULL . Bradford Bulls . 1 January 2023 . 3 January 2023.
  43. Web site: Bradford Bulls squad numbers for 2023 revealed last night . Telegraph & Argus . 11 January 2023 . 27 January 2023.
  44. Web site: Bradford Bulls second row Sam Scott retires due to injury . Telegraph & Argus . 13 January 2023 . 27 January 2023.
  45. Web site: BULLS OPEN 2023 WITH SIX-TRY SUCCESS . Bradford Bulls . 16 January 2023 . 8 February 2023.
  46. Web site: BRADFORD FRIENDLY CALLED OFF! . Huddersfield Giants . 22 January 2023 . 8 February 2023.
  47. Web site: Bradford Bulls sign former Widnes and Salford prop Josh Johnson . Telegraph & Argus . 27 January 2023 . 8 February 2023.
  48. Web site: Bradford Bulls battle hard in narrow friendly defeat to Leeds Rhinos . Telegraph & Argus . 29 January 2023 . 8 February 2023.
  49. Web site: Bradford Bulls break Whitehaven curse to get opening day win . Telegraph & Argus . 5 February 2023 . 20 February 2023.
  50. Web site: Bradford Bulls captain blasts side's attitude and approach at York . Telegraph & Argus . 16 February 2023 . 20 February 2023.
  51. Web site: SQUAD: Bradford Bulls confirm Masi Matongo return but captain missing . Telegraph & Argus . 17 February 2023 . 20 February 2023.

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