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Sam Hallas (second right) gets stuck in during that ill-fated game at Wakefield where he damaged his shoulder.

Hallas left in transfer limbo after Bulls exit as he admits wanting more minutes

Franklin Pele batters his way through the Dewsbury defence for Bulls in 2024.

Franklin Pele batters his way through the Dewsbury defence for Bulls in 2024.

Pele handed shock NRL second chance year after bitter Bulls exit

Amy Hardcastle set the standard at Bulls for over a decade.

Amy Hardcastle set the standard at Bulls for over a decade.

Bulls icon retires from international game SEVENTEEN years on from debut

Mitch Souter made his Super League debut in February when Bulls faced Hull, with his parents there to watch him.

Mitch Souter made his Super League debut in February when Bulls faced Hull, with his parents there to watch him.

Souter admits "frustration" as he goes to work under ex-Bulls boss in Queensland

Odsal was packed for Bulls' game with Leeds on Good Friday.

Odsal was packed for Bulls' game with Leeds on Good Friday.

Bulls average attendance soars at Odsal but late-season slide something to halt

Ebon Scurr (right) had a try controversially ruled out last Thursday, but controversial decisions are nothing new in rugby league.

Ebon Scurr (right) had a try controversially ruled out last Thursday, but controversial decisions are nothing new in rugby league.

NOSTALGIA: Controversial calls nothing new as Bradford fume over red card

Bulls completely fell apart in the second half of this embarrassing 62-10 defeat at Leigh last month.

Bulls completely fell apart in the second half of this embarrassing 62-10 defeat at Leigh last month.

NATH'S NATTERS: An honest season review as Bulls suffer wooden spoon woe

Phoenix Steinwede (right) had only been in England for a couple of weeks when he picked up a bad injury on his home debut against Leeds on Good Friday, and it has been a struggle ever since for the Australian.

Phoenix Steinwede (right) had only been in England for a couple of weeks when he picked up a bad injury on his home debut against Leeds on Good Friday, and it has been a struggle ever since for the Australian.

Bulls second row Steinwede heading home as he reveals Canberra deal done

Esan Marsters has not had much chance to make an impact this year, but he is back fit and playing now after five months out.

Esan Marsters has not had much chance to make an impact this year, but he is back fit and playing now after five months out.

Bulls centre Marsters 'blessed' as he hails team-mate for support in horror year

The Bulls defence was nowhere to be seen as Xavier Va'a got over for this easy try.

The Bulls defence was nowhere to be seen as Xavier Va'a got over for this easy try.

ANALYSIS: Bulls crumble concerning but Scurr starts to show Super League worth

Loanee Jack Ormondroyd debuted against Huddersfield in March, but a couple of bad injuries have restricted his game time this season.

Loanee Jack Ormondroyd debuted against Huddersfield in March, but a couple of bad injuries have restricted his game time this season.

Bulls turn Ormondroyd loan into permanent deal as prop fulfils Bradford dream

Andrew Calvert is back in a senior role at Bulls, more than 12 years after his initial departure.

Andrew Calvert is back in a senior role at Bulls, more than 12 years after his initial departure.

Bulls welcome Calvert back on board more than decade after ownership turmoil

Jayden Okunbor will be hoping for a second chance to shine at Bulls in 2027, after scoring just one try in an injury-ravaged season.

Jayden Okunbor will be hoping for a second chance to shine at Bulls in 2027, after scoring just one try in an injury-ravaged season.

REACTION: Boss wants bottom sting to drive Bulls but "whole club will change"

Jesse Dee scores a try just moments after Ebon Scurr had one ruled out, a key moment in the match.

Jesse Dee scores a try just moments after Ebon Scurr had one ruled out, a key moment in the match.

REPORT: Misery complete for rock-bottom Bulls as York enjoy party night

Riley Dean in action. Pic: SWpix.com

Riley Dean in action. Pic: SWpix.com

LIVE BLOG: York 35 Bradford Bulls 16

Kurt Haggerty has had a lot to ponder since Bulls started their Super League journey in February, and he will be thinking hard about who he needs for 2027.

Kurt Haggerty has had a lot to ponder since Bulls started their Super League journey in February, and he will be thinking hard about who he needs for 2027.

NATH'S NATTERS: Who could and should Bulls bring in to bolster ranks in 2027?

Jordan Lilley was key to Bulls' third-placed finish in the Championship last year, but things have gone badly wrong since his move to Sheffield.

Jordan Lilley was key to Bulls' third-placed finish in the Championship last year, but things have gone badly wrong since his move to Sheffield.

"It's been mentally tough": Bulls stalwart Lilley gets help after awful injury

Toulouse have won their last three games, and look set to finish eighth, while an eighth victory of the season for Bradford tomorrow night will ensure they cannot finish bottom.

Toulouse have won their last three games, and look set to finish eighth, while an eighth victory of the season for Bradford tomorrow night will ensure they cannot finish bottom.

"We certainly deserve to be here": Bulls boss hails promoted trio

Jay Pitts attempts to tackle fellow retiree Brett Ferres during Bulls' game with Huddersfield at Magic Weekend in 2014.

Jay Pitts attempts to tackle fellow retiree Brett Ferres during Bulls' game with Huddersfield at Magic Weekend in 2014.

Former Bulls ace retiring after huge Super League play-off campaign

Half back Riley Dean will be on his way at the end of the season, but could more players than expected be heading out of the exit door?

Half back Riley Dean will be on his way at the end of the season, but could more players than expected be heading out of the exit door?

Bulls exits may not be done as Championship challenge can still be overcome

Loghan Lewis (left) has been plagued by injury for much of this season, and his knee trouble means he won't make Bulls' final game against York.

Loghan Lewis (left) has been plagued by injury for much of this season, and his knee trouble means he won't make Bulls' final game against York.

SQUAD: Lewis blow confirmed as quartet get set to say Bulls farewell

Stan Fearnley was fighting to return from injury as Bradford took on Leeds in the league in September 1969.

Stan Fearnley was fighting to return from injury as Bradford took on Leeds in the league in September 1969.

NOSTALGIA: Huge derby day for Bradford as they hunt revenge over Leeds

Joe Mellor flies in to make a tackle during Bulls' excellent first half performance in the win over Castleford, which we will hopefully see more of next season.

Joe Mellor flies in to make a tackle during Bulls' excellent first half performance in the win over Castleford, which we will hopefully see more of next season.

Bulls skipper Mellor sure everyone will step up for 'pretty exciting' 2027

Esan Marsters (right) was crucial for Bulls in the first few games, but his season has been ruined by an Achilles injury.

Esan Marsters (right) was crucial for Bulls in the first few games, but his season has been ruined by an Achilles injury.

INJURY CORNER: Bulls may get star back after five months out injured

Dan Russell played his final home game for Bulls against Castleford on Thursday night, scoring his first Super League try for the club.

Dan Russell played his final home game for Bulls against Castleford on Thursday night, scoring his first Super League try for the club.

Bulls powerhouse Russell heading home to Australia after missing out on deal

Waqa Blake scored in this 18-6 win over Toulouse at the start of March.

Waqa Blake scored in this 18-6 win over Toulouse at the start of March.

Bulls star Blake selected by Fiji but World Cup hopes still in balance

Waqa Blake (on top here) was the man to finish off a wonderful team try just before the break, diving over the line in flamboyant style to add extra aesthetic points.

Waqa Blake (on top here) was the man to finish off a wonderful team try just before the break, diving over the line in flamboyant style to add extra aesthetic points.

ANALYSIS: Bulls 'insurance' try key as late wobble fails to dim shining stars

Luke Hooley picked up our award last season, so who will join him on the T&A roll of honour?

Luke Hooley picked up our award last season, so who will join him on the T&A roll of honour?

Which Bulls player do YOU want to see named T&A Player of the Year?

Nathan Connell (left) broke through at Salford, so he knows how Kurt Haggerty likes to play.

Nathan Connell (left) broke through at Salford, so he knows how Kurt Haggerty likes to play.

Bulls snap up former Salford flyer after standout season in Championship

Caleb Aekins' work on and off the ball was hailed by Kurt Haggerty, who felt his full back was comfortably man of the match.

Caleb Aekins' work on and off the ball was hailed by Kurt Haggerty, who felt his full back was comfortably man of the match.

REACTION: Bulls 'balls' come to fore as Haggerty hails Aekins masterclass

Ebon Scurr squeezes over for a second-half try for Bulls, the prop putting in an excellent performance throughout.

Ebon Scurr squeezes over for a second-half try for Bulls, the prop putting in an excellent performance throughout.

REPORT: Champagne Bulls bully Cas in fabulous first half to end on high at Odsal

A tackle from Bulls against Castleford. Pic: SWpix.com

A tackle from Bulls against Castleford. Pic: SWpix.com

LIVE BLOG: Bradford Bulls 32 Castleford Tigers 22

Chris Atkin, who scored a fine try against Toulouse last time out, is being released at the end of the season, so this will be his final chance to shine as a Bulls player at Odsal.

Chris Atkin, who scored a fine try against Toulouse last time out, is being released at the end of the season, so this will be his final chance to shine as a Bulls player at Odsal.

Bulls need to "step up and put on a show" as Odsal awaits for final time

Caleb Aekins gets clattered during Bulls' bruising 28-18 defeat to Toulouse.

Caleb Aekins gets clattered during Bulls' bruising 28-18 defeat to Toulouse.

NATH'S NATTERS: Finally getting Bulls trip to Toulouse right after past fiasco

Ethan Ryan had largely managed to avoid injury in 2026, but a broken thumb against Leigh just over a week ago appears to have ended his season.

Ethan Ryan had largely managed to avoid injury in 2026, but a broken thumb against Leigh just over a week ago appears to have ended his season.

More Bulls returns "highly unlikely" as prop signings look done

Kurt Haggerty's side have lost 11 of their last 12 Super League games, so something needs to change for next year.

Kurt Haggerty's side have lost 11 of their last 12 Super League games, so something needs to change for next year.

Bulls happy to break template for vital aggression as warm weather trip planned

A young Bradford Bulls fan proudly displays the club's colours in the stands before the clash with Toulouse.

A young Bradford Bulls fan proudly displays the club's colours in the stands before the clash with Toulouse.

VIDEO AND PICTURES

Bradford Bulls fans turn Toulouse trip into 'a little bit of home' despite defeat

Ligi Sao (second right) attempts to bring down his future team-mate Ebon Scurr in Bradford's opening night defeat to Hull FC in February.

Ligi Sao (second right) attempts to bring down his future team-mate Ebon Scurr in Bradford's opening night defeat to Hull FC in February.

Sao buzzing to be Bulls leader as he admits Vegas adventure "a blessing"

Dan Russell (right), who was born in Australia but plays for Papua New Guinea due to his father, is back in the fold for Bulls this week.

Dan Russell (right), who was born in Australia but plays for Papua New Guinea due to his father, is back in the fold for Bulls this week.

SQUAD: Aussie aces back for Bulls ahead of Odsal finale against Castleford

Paul Sykes came through as a youngster at Bulls, but he had a far more notable impact during his second spell.

Paul Sykes came through as a youngster at Bulls, but he had a far more notable impact during his second spell.

Former Bulls players and stalwarts of game finally retiring during 40s

Ligi Sao has made over 100 appearances for Hull, but he will be coming to Bradford for next season as an important presence in their back row.

Ligi Sao has made over 100 appearances for Hull, but he will be coming to Bradford for next season as an important presence in their back row.

Bulls sign Sao from Hull as forward pack gets latest powerful addition

Andy Ackers has been through the mill all year, but he has only missed a couple of games and continues to be one of Bulls' standout players.

Andy Ackers has been through the mill all year, but he has only missed a couple of games and continues to be one of Bulls' standout players.

Amazing Ackers hails Bulls for leaving 'nothing in tank' at Toulouse

Bradford were left dejected after their loss to Toulouse, knowing they might have won the game on another night.

Bradford were left dejected after their loss to Toulouse, knowing they might have won the game on another night.

ANALYSIS: Bulls don't deliver on dominance as Toulouse "one that got away"

Toulouse scored this crucial fourth try through Mathieu Jussaume, just moments after Luke Hooley failed with his 'death or glory' interception attempt.

Toulouse scored this crucial fourth try through Mathieu Jussaume, just moments after Luke Hooley failed with his 'death or glory' interception attempt.

REACTION: Haggerty curt after two titanic moments condemn Bulls to defeat

Chris Atkin helped himself to Bradford's first try, but they might have expected more from a bright opening 40 minutes.

Chris Atkin helped himself to Bradford's first try, but they might have expected more from a bright opening 40 minutes.

REPORT: Bulls feel heat in France as fascinating and flawed clash ends in defeat

Caleb Aekins playing for Bradford against Toulouse. Pic: SWpix.com

Caleb Aekins playing for Bradford against Toulouse. Pic: SWpix.com

LIVE BLOG: Toulouse Olympique 28 Bradford Bulls 18

Waqa Blake fails to take the ball under pressure against Wakefield, during this horror run of form that has seen 10 defeats in the last 11 games.

Waqa Blake fails to take the ball under pressure against Wakefield, during this horror run of form that has seen 10 defeats in the last 11 games.

Bulls CEO highlights 'low Super League spend' as season ticket fears addressed

Andy Ackers cuts a disappointed figure at Leigh last weekend

Andy Ackers cuts a disappointed figure at Leigh last weekend

Haggerty wants Bulls to 'scrap' as he hands first senior call-ups to two rising stars

Andrew Dixon will be joining Bulls coaches Carl Forster (left), Kurt Haggerty (middle) and Lee Greenwood (right) as part of the club's backroom staff

Andrew Dixon will be joining Bulls coaches Carl Forster (left), Kurt Haggerty (middle) and Lee Greenwood (right) as part of the club's backroom staff

Former Super League forward Dixon joins Bulls’ backroom staff for 2027

Leon Ruan has struggled for game time as the season has worn on, and he did not have a happy return to the side against Leigh.

Leon Ruan has struggled for game time as the season has worn on, and he did not have a happy return to the side against Leigh.

Rare Ruan chance goes wrong as 'brutal' Bulls environment gets latest test

Loghan Lewis knows Bulls cannot afford to lose their fans, as they try to end the season on a positive note.

Loghan Lewis knows Bulls cannot afford to lose their fans, as they try to end the season on a positive note.

'We owe the fans more than that': Lewis laments Bulls not helping themselves

Innes Senior scored two tries that were almost carbon copies of each other, but Caleb Aekins (left) will have nightmares about the first of those, after his error right at the start of the second half.

Innes Senior scored two tries that were almost carbon copies of each other, but Caleb Aekins (left) will have nightmares about the first of those, after his error right at the start of the second half.

ANALYSIS: Promise popped in seconds as Bulls go from hope to humiliation

Some of Leigh's tries were alarmingly easy, with Umyla Hanley left in acres of space on the right edge to score this one.

Some of Leigh's tries were alarmingly easy, with Umyla Hanley left in acres of space on the right edge to score this one.

REACTION: Bulls boss accepts boos but insists side failed rather than 'gave up'

Adam Cook scored 30 points, including this superb try, as Leigh took Bulls to the cleaners.

Adam Cook scored 30 points, including this superb try, as Leigh took Bulls to the cleaners.

REPORT: Bulls come up with catastrophic collapse in dire defeat to Leigh