While Saturday's clash between Bulls and Rhinos is the first since Bradford reformed following liquidation in 2017, the history between the clubs goes back a long way.

As the rivals prepare to lock horns again, here are four standout clashes between them during the Super League era.

September 3 1999: Bulls 19 Rhinos 18 (Super League)

Mick Withers was the unlikely hero with the boot as his first ever drop goal three minutes from time clinched victory for the hosts.

The Aussie full back admitted afterwards: "I muck about in training but I'm shocking. I can't kick at all. If I had another 10 shots at goal, I don't think I'd kick one."

Yet he chose this moment to get it just right in front of Bulls' highest ever attendance at Odsal in the Super League era of 24,020.

It capped a thrilling comeback from Bradford after they had been outplayed for the first hour.

Their 100 per cent home record had been in serious jeopardy only for Paul Deacon to inspire the turnaround.

April 29 2000: Bulls 24 Rhinos 18 (Challenge Cup final at Edinburgh)

Only a huge mopping up operation saw this game go ahead following torrential rain the week before which had seen the Murrayfield pitch under 3ft of water two days prior to kick off.

And it was the Bulls who lifted the trophy thanks to a kicking masterclass from Henry Paul.

The Kiwi, who won the Lance Todd Trophy, made life a misery for Leeds' Leroy Rivett, who simply couldn't handle his high bombs.

Mick Withers ran in two tries and Nathan McAvoy crossed as Bulls led 14-2 at the break.

Stuart Fielden was the beneficiary of another Paul bomb before Rhinos, inspired by Iestyn Harris and Adrian Morley, fought back but it was not enough.

April 26 2003: Bulls 22 Rhinos 20 (Challenge Cup final at Millennium Stadium)

Bulls claimed their second cup final win over Leeds in three years by the finest of margins.

The game will be remembered for the decision of Kevin Sinfield not to kick a penalty with six minutes to go with Rhinos trailing by two.

Conditions seemed ideal for kicking under the roof of the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff but the young skipper opted to tap in favour of going for a try, which was not forthcoming.

A successful kick would likely have led to an Elland Road replay but the Bulls defended multiple sets to lift the trophy.

After the game Rhinos’ management threatened to file an official protest about the performance of referee Russell Smith, with Daryl Powell claiming every 50-50 decision went against his team.

August 8 2003: Rhinos 16 Bulls 18 (Super League)

This was a memorable win for Bulls as they overcame their neighbours without a recognised stand-off for half the game.

With Robbie Paul, Mick Withers and Chris Bridge all out, coach Brian Noble gambled on the fitness of Leon Pryce but his sternum injury meant he had to sit the second half out.

Despite a spectacular try from Lesley Vainikolo giving Bradford the lead, they trailed 10-6 at the break.

But a series of makeshift combinations at pivot saw them turn the deficit into an 18-10 lead before some heroic defence from the pack - led by Jamie Peacock - saw them pull off an unlikely victory.