BULLS have announced the dramatic return of half-back Joe Keyes, who has joined the club on an initial two-week loan.

He will link up with the side after today's game with Widnes at Odsal.

Keyes arrives on loan from Super League outfit Hull Kingston Rovers - having joined the Robins from the Bulls in 2019.

He spent four years as a Bull between 2016 and 2019 and was a key member of the side that won promotion back to the Championship, scoring in the play-off Final victory over Workington Town.

Bradford boss John Kear admits he is delighted to have added a 'quality' half-back in Joe - insisting all parties will benefit from the deal.

"It has been a really difficult task with the Covid situation at Hull KR, which is well documented, but I would like to thank (Rovers head coach) Tony Smith, who has been very helpful through it all," said Kear.

"It is great for us as a club, Joe knows what we are about, our DNA and how we play and he will add a great deal to us.

"Joe will benefit from the game time, we will benefit from a quality half back and Hull KR will get a player who is game ready whenever he is required to return.

"He is a quality half back, that is why he is at a great club - he is a quality player who will improve our 17 and I am delighted he is here.

"He is a good lad who everyone gets on with really well, there is no integration needed.

"He is already there with some of the banter flying around so it is plus plus all round."

Keyes will be able to get a few training sessions with Bulls under his belt before being available for selection next weekend, as Kear's side host Batley Bulldogs at Odsal.