ReportedPublished 4 August 2026 at 17:01

Bradford Bulls Confirm Splash Signing as John Bateman Makes NRL Switch

Bradford Bulls have made a major play with the Odsal club announcing the signing of former academy product John Bateman with the NRL man set to make a return to Super League in 2027. Bateman, an England international, came through the academy system at Bradford before joining Wigan and then heading to the NRL. He’d […] The post Bradford Bulls confirm splash signing as John Bateman makes NRL switch appeared first on Serious About Rugby League.

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