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64: Kurt Haggerty On Significant Giants Win

Kurt Haggerty says that the Bradford Bulls’ 30-14 victory over the Huddersfield Giants was a significant win for the club after a very tough week, with Kurt describing it as one of the hardest periods he has faced in his role. Kurt said it was important for his side to respond to the Leeds defeat with improved effort and standards, and whilst admitting the performance was not perfect, it showed the group was moving in the right direction. The win last night  was described by Haggerty as a “monkey off the back” because it was the team’s first away win in Super League, which had been a major source of frustration for the club. 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 👉

63: Kurt Haggerty Post-Match Magic Weekend

Kurt Haggerty says there was a tough team talk behind closed doors at halftime and that difficult conversations were needed after the Bradford Bulls suffered a 50-16 Magic Weekend defeat to the Leeds Rhinos in Liverpool.  Kurt felt that the players responded well in the second half, showing resilience, toughness, and some class, which reflected the group’s character. Bradford had 14 first-team players unavailable for the game through injury with Haggerty reminding his players that there would be no excuses for the situation, and that performance standards must remain high and competitive.

62: Ryan Sutton On The Bradford Bulls Long-Term Rise

Ryan Sutton has committed to a new two-year deal with Bradford Bulls saying his decision was driven by a clear sense of purpose; he aims to be part of the club’s long-term rise, help build a winning culture, and leave a legacy. He confirms that there were numerous Super League clubs competing for his signature with Ryan believing the club is moving in the right direction, and that the environment, coaching staff, and players make it a place worth committing to for the next two seasons. He says the club’s recruitment for the 2027 season is already generating optimism amongst the playing group, and that upcoming developments, including Las Vegas next year, will help attract even more talent to Odsal. As the Bradford Bulls prepare to face the Leeds Rhinos at the Magic Weekend, Sutton urges supporters to continue backing the team, praising the atmosphere they create and saying the players are giving their all for the fans, even if results aren’t perfect every week.

61: Brad Arthur Ready For Bradford Bulls Magic Weekend Battle

Brad Arthur states that his Leeds Rhinos team will face a tough opponent in the Bradford Bulls at the Magic Weekend because of their unpredictability and “nothing to lose” mentality, which the Rhinos experienced at Odsal on Good Friday. Brad says that the Leeds squad is currently in a good health position, with no major changes expected for the derby game against Bradford. Whilst Arthur feels that his side are learning how to win in multiple game situations after big wins over Warrington and Hull KR, which is a sign of maturity rather than just talent. Brad Arthur also addressed the intriguing question of how he believes this Leeds side would perform in the NRL.

60: Kurt Haggerty Will Gardiner Injury Update and Magic Weekend Focus

Kurt Haggerty has issued an update confirming that Will Gardiner is now at home and stable, recovering with his family. Kurt praised the quick response of both the Bradford and St Helens players and medical staff, calling the handling of the situation first-class. Both Kurt Haggerty and Paul Rowley asked for the game to be abandoned with 90 seconds left on the clock due to the emotionally difficult nature of the injury but the RFL refused this request.  Hence the players finishing the game uncontested as they wanted to manage the final moments safely. Looking ahead to the Magic Weekend game against the Leeds Rhinos, Kurt has reported fresh injury adversity with Phoenix Steinwede (Abductor) and Dan Russell (Ribs) set to miss out taking Bradford’s injury tally list back up to 14 players.  After a strong performance in the  reserves' victory against Hull KR, Kurt confirms that Leon Ruan and Jack Ormondroyd have put themselves in contention for first-team selection this week. The Bradford Bulls have sold nearly 4,000 tickets for the Magic Weekend with Kurt wanting to reward that support with a committed performance against the Leeds Rhinos.