2022 Bradford Bulls season

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2022 Bradford Bulls season
Championship Rank9th
Challenge Cup 5th Round
2022 recordWins: 12; draws: 0; losses: 17
Points scoredFor: 573; against: 705
Team information
ChairmanNigel Wood
Head CoachMark Dunning (was John Kear)
Captain
Stadium Odsal Stadium
Top scorers
Tries Kieran Gill (18)
Goals Dec Patton (85)
Points Dec Patton (178)
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This article details the Bradford Bulls rugby league football club's 2022 season. This is the Bulls' fourth consecutive season in the Championship.

Contents

Season review

August 2021

Academy graduate and hooker Thomas Doyle penned a one year extension to stay with the Bulls. [1]

September 2021

Halfback Jordan Lilley signed a two year extension to his contract. [2] Widnes Vikings announced the signing of Bulls prop Levy Nzoungou for the 2022 season. [3] Second-rower Brad England signed a one year extension with the club after impressing John Kear last season. [4] Prop forward Anthony Walker signed a one year deal to stay at the Bulls. [5] Bradford's first new signing came in the form of prolific try-scoring centre Kieran Gill who signed a 2 year deal from fellow Championship side Newcastle Thunder. [6] Captain and prop forward Steve Crossley signed a one year extension to stay at the club. [7] Young winger Joe Brown signed for Championship rivals York City Knights on a one year deal. [8] Former two time loan prop Jordan Baldwinson returned to the club on a two year permanent deal from York. [9] Winger Jack Sanderson left the club after one season. [10] Centre Reece Hamlett joined the Swinton Lions for the 2022 season following numerous loan spells there the previous year. [11] In what was seen as a major coup for the club, the Bulls announced the signing of Super League halfback Declan Patton on a one year deal from Salford Red Devils. [12]

October 2021

The Bulls announced the signing of powerhouse prop Samy Kibula on a one year deal from Super League side Warrington Wolves. [13] Bradford also signed fullback Elliot Hall on a two year deal from Batley Bulldogs. [14] Young second row academy product Brad Gallagher was released from his contract in order to pursue other playing opportunities, it was later announced that he had signed with Newcastle Thunder. [15] [16] Winger David Foggin-Johnston signed a one year extension to his contract. [17] Veteran hooker George Flanagan signed a one year extension to stay with the Bulls for the 2022 season. [18] Rivals Featherstone Rovers announced the signing of Bradford fullback Brandon Pickersgill. [19] Winger Matty Dawson-Jones announced that he was staying at the club for another year after initially considering retirement due to injuries he sustained last season. [20] The Bulls revealed that they had signed fast-paced winger Ryan Millar from Sheffield Eagles on a two year deal. [21] Young prop Ethan O'Hanlon and academy hooker Cameron Berry joined RFL League 1 side Hunslet R.L.F.C. for the 2022 season. [22] [23] Versatile youngster Billy Jowitt signed a 2 year extension to stay at the club. [24] The Bulls continued to strengthen their pack for 2022 as they announced the signing of York City Knights second row forward Sam Scott on a one year deal. [25]

November 2021

Veteran halfback Danny Brough announced his retirement on medical advice due to injuries sustained throughout his career. [26] Prop forward Daniel Fleming signed a two year extension to stay at the club. [27] Academy grown centre Ross Oakes signed a two year deal with rival RFL Championship side Sheffield Eagles. [28] Highly rated youngster Ebon Scurr re-signed with the Bulls for two more years following Super League interest from Hull F.C. and reigning champions St Helens R.F.C. [29] Vice captain Sam Hallas joined Championship rivals Newcastle Thunder on a two year deal. [30] The Bulls signed young Leeds Rhinos academy players Coby Nichol and A.J. Wallace on one year deals. [31] Young forward Bradley Ho signed a new two year extension to his contract. [32] The 2022 fixtures were released and it was revealed that the Bulls would kick off the season away at Dewsbury Rams on 30 January, before facing Sheffield Eagles at home the following week. [33] The Bulls signed young forward Jamie Pye from St Helens R.F.C. on a three month trial basis. [34] Bradford announced that their first pre-season friendly would take place on Boxing Day at Odsal Stadium against Halifax Panthers. [35] Bradford also signed young halfback Charlie Harris from Castleford Tigers academy. [36] The club released their home shirt for the upcoming season and in honor of the Super League win 25 years ago, the new shirt is modelled from the 1997 shirt. [37] Another pre-season friendly was announced with the Bulls set to take on Batley Bulldogs in January at Odsal Stadium. [38]

December 2021

The Bulls announced three season long loans in the form of prop Muizz Mustapha, hooker Corey Johnson and loose forward Jarrod O'Connor all from local rivals Leeds Rhinos, it was also revealed that the Bulls will play the Rhinos in a pre-season friendly on 23 January. [39] Trialist Jamie Pye left the club and signed a permanent deal with Oldham R.L.F.C. [40] Super League side Hull F.C. revealed that they would once again partner the Bulls in a dual registration for the upcoming season, whilst also announcing they would face the Bulls in a friendly for Danny Brough's testimonial. [41] [42] The 2022 away kit and the squad numbers were released mid-month, with Elliot Kear taking the number 1 shirt. Other notable squad numbers were new signings Kieran Gill, Ryan Miller and Declan Patton took the 4,5 and 6 shirts, whilst Anthony Walker was promoted to number 8. [43] The Boxing Day clash against Halifax was postponed due to adverse weather conditions. [44]

January 2022

Bradford announced another friendly, this time against RFL League 1 side Midlands Hurricanes at Odsal on 12 February. As this is during the RFL Championship season, the Bulls will have a mixture of players not selected for the league game and academy/reserve players. [45] The Bulls fell short in their first pre-season friendly losing 28-22 to Batley Bulldogs. [46] Bradford put on a strong showing against a youthful Hull F.C. side as the Bulls ran out 42-12 winners in the second pre-season friendly with the highlights coming from David Foggin-Johnston's two tries and Dec Patton kicking six goals for a 100% conversion rate. [47] The fixtures for the 2022 Summer Bash were released and it was revealed that the Bulls would face local rivals Halifax Panthers on 30 July at Headingley Stadium. [48] Bradford lost their last pre-season friendly 12-30 against historic rivals Leeds Rhinos in front of a huge 7,237 crowd. [49] The Bulls got their 2022 RFL Championship season off to a great start with a comprehensive 46-16 win against Dewsbury Rams with Matty Dawson-Jones and new signing Keiran Gill both scoring two tries each. [50]

February 2022

Young prop forward Bradley Ho joined RFL League 1 side Keighley Cougars on a season long loan. [51] The draw for the 3rd and 4th Rounds of the 2022 Challenge Cup were made with the Bulls being drawn away to RFL Championship side London Broncos. [52] New halfback Dec Patton signed a 1 year extension to his contract to keep him at the Bulls until the end of 2023. [53] The Bulls came crashing back down to earth as they suffered a shock 28-14 loss to Sheffield Eagles in wet conditions, new centre Kieran Gill scored for the second consecutive game whilst centre Rhys Evans scored Bradford's other try. [54] Forward Chester Butler joined the Bulls on loan from Super League side Huddersfield Giants on a season long loan. [55] Bradford suffered a heavy 38-4 defeat at the hands of high flying Leigh Centurions with Gill scoring the only try for the Bulls. [56] The game against Barrow Raiders was postponed due to a water logged pitch caused by Storm Eunice. [57]

Milestones

Pre-season friendlies

LEGEND
 Win
 Draw
 Loss
DateCompetitionVrsH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttReport
26 December 2021Pre Season Faxcolours.svg Halifax Panthers H Odsal Stadium N/AP-P Report
9 January 2022Pre Season Batley colours.svg Batley Bulldogs H Odsal Stadium L22-28 Crossley, Fleming, Kear, Scott Patton 3/4 Report
16 January 2022Pre Season Hullcolours.svg Hull F.C. H Odsal Stadium W42-18 Foggin-Johnston (2), Doyle, B. Evans, Gill, Kear, Nichol Patton 6/6, Jowitt 1/1 Report
23 January 2022Pre Season Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos H Odsal Stadium L12-30 R. Evans, Gill Patton 2/27,237 Report
12 February 2022Pre Season Melbourne colours.svg Midlands Hurricanes H Odsal Stadium L14-16 Briggs, Burton, Harris Camden 1/2, Lawford 0/1876 Report

Player appearances

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1 Elliot Kear WFBFB
2 Matty Dawson-Jones WWW
3 Rhys Evans CCC
4 Kieran Gill CCC
5 Ryan Millar Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg
6 Declan Patton SOSOSH
7 Jordan Lilley Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg
8 Anthony Walker PBP
9 Thomas Doyle BH Injury icon 2.svg
10 Steve Crossley PBP
11 Aaron Murphy Injury icon 2.svg SRSR
12 Sam Scott SRBSR
13 Ben Evans LB Injury icon 2.svg
14 George Flanagan HxH
15 Jordan Baldwinson BLL
16 Ebon Scurr BPB
17 Brad England Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg
18 Samy Kibula Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg
19 David Foggin-Johnston BWW
20 Billy Jowitt SHSHSO
21 Elliot Hall x Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg
22 Joe Burton FBBB
23 Bradley Ho xBB
24 A.J. Wallace SRSRB
27 Eldon Myers xxB
29 Dan Fleming BP Injury icon 2.svg
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n/a Sam Arundel BBB
n/a Lewis Camden BBB
n/a Ryan Forshaw BBB
n/a Adam Horner BBx
n/a Taylor Mail xxB

Injury icon 2.svg = Injured

Red card.svg = Suspended

RFL Championship

Matches

LEGEND
 Win
 Draw
 Loss
 Postponed
DateCompetitionRndVrsH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttLive on TVReport
30 January 2022 Championship 1 Ramscolours.svg Dewsbury Rams A Crown Flatt W46-16 Dawson-Jones (2), Gill (2), Foggin-Johnston, Kear, Patton, Wallace Patton 7/8Attendance- Report
6 February 2022 Championship 2 Sheffeagles colours.svg Sheffield Eagles H Odsal Stadium L14-28 R. Evans, Gill Patton 3/3Attendance- Report
14 February 2022 Championship 3 Leigh colours.svg Leigh Centurions A Leigh Sports Village L4-38 Gill Patton 0/1Attendance Premier Sports Report
20 February 2022 Championship 4 Barrowcolours.svg Barrow Raiders H Odsal Stadium N/AP-PPostponed due to Storm Eunice --- Report
6 March 2022 Championship 5 Batley colours.svg Batley Bulldogs H Odsal Stadium W21-20 Doyle, Murphy, Tindall Patton 4/4, Lilley 1 DGAttendance- Report
20 March 2022 Championship 6 Workingtoncolours.svg Workington Town A Derwent Park W26-12 Doyle, Gill, Murphy, Tindall Patton 5/5Attendance- Report
3 April 2022 Championship 7 Broncoscolours.png London Broncos A Plough Lane W8-6 Dawson-Jones Patton 2/3Not Announced Report
10 April 2022 Championship 4 Barrowcolours.svg Barrow Raiders H Odsal Stadium L22-23 Butler, Dawson-Jones, Doyle, Hall Patton 3/4Attendance- Report
15 April 2022 Championship 8 Faxcolours.svg Halifax Panthers H Odsal Stadium L17-20 Crossley, Scott Patton 4/4, Lilley 1 DGAttendance- Report
25 April 2022 Championship 9 Fevcolours.svg Featherstone Rovers H Odsal Stadium L18-32 Foggin-Johnston, Hall, Wallace Patton 3/3Attendance Premier Sports Report
1 May 2022 Championship 10 Haven colours.svg Whitehaven R.L.F.C. A Recreation Ground W34-22 Burton (2), Doyle, Kear, Lilley, Scurr Patton 5/6Attendance- Report
15 May 2022 Championship 11 YorkRLFCcolours.png York City Knights H Odsal Stadium L6-20 Hall Patton 1/1Attendance- Report
21 May 2022 Championship 12 Gthundercolours.svg Newcastle Thunder H Odsal Stadium W36-20 Doyle (2), Gill (2), Patton, Wallace Patton 6/6Attendance- Report
2 June 2022 Championship 13 Widnes colours.svg Widnes Vikings A Halton Stadium W31-6 Millar (2), Baldwinson, Burton, Gill Patton 5/6, Flanagan 1 DG-- Report
6 June 2022 Championship 14 Fevcolours.svg Featherstone Rovers A Post Office Road L12-58 Doyle, Flanagan Patton 2/2Attendance Premier Sports Report
12 June 2022 Championship 15 Sheffeagles colours.svg Sheffield Eagles A Olympic Legacy Park W30-10 Millar (2), Foggin-Johnston, Johnson, Pickersgill Patton 5/6Attendance- Report
26 June 2022 Championship 16 Ramscolours.svg Dewsbury Rams H Odsal Stadium W48-6 Butler (2), Crossley, Gill, Kear, Kibula, Lilley, Millar Patton 8/8Attendance- Report
3 July 2022 Championship 17 Leigh colours.svg Leigh Centurions H Odsal Stadium L6-56 Gill Patton 1/1Attendance- Report
8 July 2022 Championship 18 Gthundercolours.svg Newcastle Thunder A Kingston Park L10-53 Foggin-Johnston, Millar Patton 1/2Attendance Premier Sports Report
16 July 2022 Championship 19 Broncoscolours.png London Broncos H Odsal Stadium L12-30 Flanagan Jr, Kear Patton 2/22,762- Report
24 July 2022 Championship 20 Barrowcolours.svg Barrow Raiders A Craven Park L4-30 Gill Patton 0/1Attendance- Report
30 July 2022 Summer Bash 21 Faxcolours.svg Halifax Panthers N Headingley Stadium L6-22 Gill Patton 1/1Attendance Premier Sports Report
7 August 2022 Championship 22 Workingtoncolours.svg Workington Town H Odsal Stadium W48-18 Flanagan (2), Burton, Butler, Gill, Hallas, Millar, Wallace Patton 8/82,691- Report
15 August 2022 Championship 23 YorkRLFCcolours.png York City Knights A LNER Community Stadium W20-16 Flanagan, Lawford, Wallace Kear 4/4Attendance Premier Sports Report
21 August 2022 Championship 24 Haven colours.svg Whitehaven R.L.F.C. H Odsal Stadium L4-12 Gill Kear 0/12,670- Report
28 August 2022 Championship 25 Faxcolours.svg Halifax Panthers A Shay Stadium L18-40 Butler, Flanagan, Kibula Kear 3/3Attendance- Report
4 September 2022 Championship 26 Batley colours.svg Batley Bulldogs A Mount Pleasant L12-40 Butler, Hallas Kear 2/2Attendance- Report
11 September 2022 Championship 27 Widnes colours.svg Widnes Vikings H Odsal Stadium L10-23 Crossley, Dawson-Jones Kear 1/2Attendance- Report

Table

PosTeamPldWDLPFPAPDPtsQualification
1 Leigh colours.svg Leigh Centurions 2726011306208+109852 Championship Leaders' Shield & advance to play-off semi-final
2 Fevcolours.svg Featherstone Rovers 2723131060468+59247Advance to play-off semi-final
3 Faxcolours.svg Halifax Panthers 272007837442+39540Advance to play-off eliminators
4 Barrowcolours.svg Barrow Raiders 271818757587+17037
5 Batley colours.svg Batley Bulldogs 271728738551+18736
6 YorkRLFCcolours.png York City Knights 271809677596+8136
7 Sheffeagles colours.svg Sheffield Eagles 2712015701660+4124
8 Widnes colours.svg Widnes Vikings 271201556767911224
9 Bullscolours.svg Bradford Bulls 271101652367715422
10 Haven colours.svg Whitehaven 27911748885436619
11 Broncoscolours.png London Broncos 27811854874019217
12 Gthundercolours.svg Newcastle Thunder 27711955987731815
13 Ramscolours.svg Dewsbury Rams 2731233859645797Relegated to League 1
14 Workingtoncolours.svg Workington Town 27102629611398432
Source:

Player appearances

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21 Elliot Hall Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg xxBBBFBFBWFB Injury icon 2.svg FB [lower-alpha 3] [lower-alpha 4]
22 Joe Burton xxxxxxx [lower-alpha 5] WWWWWxxBxxxFBFBxxxxC
23 Bradley Ho [lower-alpha 6] xxxxxxxxxxx
24 A.J. Wallace SRSRBxxLxxBSRSRSRSRSR Injury icon 2.svg SRSRSRxxxSRSRSRBBB
25 Muizz Mustapha B [lower-alpha 7] B [lower-alpha 8] B [lower-alpha 9] BPPP Red card.svg Red card.svg Red card.svg Red card.svg [lower-alpha 10] P [lower-alpha 11]
26 Corey Johnson BB [lower-alpha 12] SH [lower-alpha 13]
27 Eldon Myers xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
28 Jarrod O'Connor [lower-alpha 14] LL [lower-alpha 15]
29 Dan Fleming BB Red card.svg B Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg B [lower-alpha 16]
30 Chester Butler [lower-alpha 17] BSRSRSRSRSR Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg SR Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg SRSR Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg SRSRSRCSRSRSRSR Injury icon 2.svg
31 Liam Tindall [lower-alpha 18] WW [lower-alpha 19]
32 Sam Hallas [lower-alpha 20] LLLLL Red card.svg Red card.svg LLLLLLLLSOSOSOLL
33 Sam Walters [lower-alpha 21] BSR Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg [lower-alpha 22]
34 Tom Holroyd [lower-alpha 23] B [lower-alpha 24]
35 Michael Hoyle xxxxxxxxxxxxxBxxxxxxxxxxxxB
36 Brandon Pickersgill [lower-alpha 25] FB [lower-alpha 26]
38 Alex Mellor [lower-alpha 27] SR [lower-alpha 28]
39 Myles Lawford xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxSHSHSHxSH Injury icon 2.svg
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41 Jacob Gannon [lower-alpha 29] BBBBBL Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg
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44 David Gibbons [lower-alpha 30] SH [lower-alpha 31] SH
45 Jacob Hookem [lower-alpha 32] BBSOSO

Injury icon 2.svg = Injured

Red card.svg = Suspended

Challenge Cup

LEGEND
 Win
 Draw
 Loss
DateCompetitionRndVrsH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttTVReport
27 February 2022 Challenge Cup 4th Broncoscolours.png London Broncos A Plough Lane W34-8 Gill (3), Flanagan, Millar, Scott Patton 5/6Attendance- Report
14 March 2022 Challenge Cup 5th Leigh colours.svg Leigh Centurions H Odsal Stadium L16-20 Dawson-Jones, Gill Patton 4/4Not Announced Premier Sports Report

Player appearances

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1 Elliot Kear SOFB
2 Matty Dawson-Jones WW
3 Rhys Evans CB
4 Kieran Gill CC
5 Ryan Millar WW
6 Declan Patton SHSO
7 Jordan Lilley Injury icon 2.svg SH
8 Anthony Walker PP
9 Thomas Doyle HH
10 Steve Crossley P Injury icon 2.svg
11 Aaron Murphy Injury icon 2.svg C
12 Sam Scott SRSR
13 Ben Evans LP
14 George Flanagan BB
15 Jordan Baldwinson xL
16 Ebon Scurr BB
17 Brad England x Injury icon 2.svg
18 Samy Kibula BB
19 David Foggin-Johnston Red card.svg Red card.svg
20 Billy Jowitt Injury icon 2.svg Injury icon 2.svg
21 Elliot Hall FBx
22 Joe Burton xx
23 Bradley Ho [lower-alpha 33]
24 A.J. Wallace xx
25 Muizz Mustapha [lower-alpha 34]
26 Corey Johnson [lower-alpha 35]
27 Eldon Myers xx
28 Jarrod O'Connor [lower-alpha 36]
29 Dan Fleming B Injury icon 2.svg
30 Chester Butler SRSR

Club vs Country

Date and TimeVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceTVReport
8 October, 15:00 Flag of Greece.svg Greece H Odsal Stadium D34–34

Squad statistics

NoPlayerPositionAgePrevious ClubAppsTriesGoalsDGPoints
1 Elliot Kear Fullback 33 Redscolours.svg Salford Red Devils 24410036
2 Matty Dawson-Jones Wing 31 Hullcolours.svg Hull F.C. 2460024
3 Rhys Evans Centre 29 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos 131004
4 Kieran Gill Centre 26 Gthundercolours.svg Newcastle Thunder 29180072
5 Ryan Millar Wing 28 Sheffeagles colours.svg Sheffield Eagles 2180032
6 Declan Patton Scrum half 26 Redscolours.svg Salford Red Devils 242850178
7 Jordan Lilley Scrum half 25 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos 1720210
8 Anthony Walker Prop 30 Retirement 220000
9 Thomas Doyle Hooker 23 Bullscolours.svg Bradford Bulls Academy2770028
10 Steve Crossley Prop 32 New Zealand Kiwis colours.svg Toronto Wolfpack 2630012
11 Aaron Murphy Second row 33 Giantscolours.svg Huddersfield Giants 172008
12 Sam Scott Second row 31 YorkRLFCcolours.png York City Knights 52008
13 Ben Evans Prop 29 ToulouseRLcolours.png Toulouse Olympique 180000
14 George Flanagan Hooker 35 Hunsletcolours.svg Hunslet R.L.F.C. 2360125
15 Jordan Baldwinson Prop 27 YorkRLFCcolours.png York City Knights 201004
16 Ebon Scurr Prop 21 Bullscolours.svg Bradford Bulls Academy171004
17 Brad England Second row 26 Doncaster colours.svg Doncaster R.L.F.C. 160000
18 Samy Kibula Prop 22 Wolvescolours.svg Warrington Wolves 142008
19 David Foggin-Johnston Wing 25 Hunsletcolours.svg Hunslet R.L.F.C. 1140016
20 Billy Jowitt Stand off 20 Bullscolours.svg Bradford Bulls Academy30000
21 Elliot Hall Fullback 24 Batley colours.svg Batley Bulldogs 930012
22 Joe Burton Centre 19 Bullscolours.svg Bradford Bulls Academy940016
23 Bradley Ho Prop 20 Bullscolours.svg Bradford Bulls Academy00000
24 A.J. Wallace Prop n/a Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos 1950020
25 Muizz Mustapha Prop 21 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos (Loan)80000
26 Corey Johnson Hooker 21 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos (Loan)31004
27 Eldon Myers Centre 25 Unattached 00000
28 Jarrod O'Connor Loose forward 21 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos (Loan)20000
29 Dan Fleming Prop 29 Castleford colours.svg Castleford Tigers 50000
30 Chester Butler Second row 26 Giantscolours.svg Huddersfield Giants (Loan)1960024
31 Liam Tindall Wing 20 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos (Loan)22008
32 Sam Hallas Loose forward 25 Gthundercolours.svg Newcastle Thunder 182008
33 Sam Walters Second row 21 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos (Loan)20000
34 Tom Holroyd Prop 21 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos (Loan)10000
35 Michael Hoyle Prop n/a Army 20000
36 Brandon Pickersgill Fullback 25 Fevcolours.svg Featherstone Rovers (Loan)11004
38 Alex Mellor Second row 27 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos (Loan)10000
39 Myles Lawford Scrum half 17 Bullscolours.svg Bradford Bulls Academy41004
40 George Flanagan Jr Fullback 17 Bullscolours.svg Bradford Bulls Academy21004
41 Jacob Gannon Prop n/a Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos (Loan)60000
43 Marcus Green Prop n/a Bullscolours.svg Bradford Bulls Academy30000
44 David Gibbons Scrum half n/a Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos (Loan)20000
45 Jacob Hookem Hooker n/a Hullcolours.svg Hull F.C. (Loan)40000

Transfers

In

NamePositionSigned fromDate
Flag of England.svg Kieran Gill Centre Gthundercolours.svg Newcastle Thunder September 2021
Flag of England.svg Jordan Baldwinson Prop YorkRLFCcolours.png York City Knights September 2021
Flag of England.svg Declan Patton Scrum half Redscolours.svg Salford Red Devils September 2021
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Samy Kibula Prop Wolvescolours.svg Warrington Wolves October 2021
Flag of England.svg Elliot Hall Fullback Batley colours.svg Batley Bulldogs October 2021
Flag of England.svg Ryan Millar Wing Sheffeagles colours.svg Sheffield Eagles October 2021
Flag of England.svg Sam Scott Second row YorkRLFCcolours.png York City Knights October 2021
Flag of England.svg Coby Nichol Centre Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos November 2021
Flag of England.svg AJ Wallace Prop Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos November 2021
Flag of England.svg Jamie Pye Prop Saintscolours.svg St Helens R.F.C. November 2021
Flag of England.svg Jarrod O'Connor Loose forward Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos (Loan)December 2021
Flag of England.svg Corey Johnson Hooker Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos (Loan)December 2021
Flag of Nigeria.svg Muizz Mustapha Prop Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos (Loan)December 2021
Flag of England.svg Chester Butler Second row Giantscolours.svg Huddersfield Giants (Loan)February 2022
Flag of England.svg Sam Hallas Loose forward Gthundercolours.svg Newcastle Thunder April 2022
Flag of England.svg Sam Walters Second row Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos (Loan)April 2022

Out

NamePositionClub SignedDate
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Levy Nzoungou Prop Widnes colours.svg Widnes Vikings September 2021
Flag of England.svg Joe Brown Wing YorkRLFCcolours.png York City Knights September 2021
Flag of England.svg Reece Hamlett Centre Swintoncolours.svg Swinton Lions September 2021
Flag of England.svg Jack Sanderson Wing Doncaster colours.svg Doncaster R.L.F.C. September 2021
Flag of England.svg Brad Gallagher Second row Gthundercolours.svg Newcastle Thunder October 2021
Flag of England.svg Brandon Pickersgill Fullback Fevcolours.svg Featherstone Rovers October 2021
Flag of England.svg Ethan O'Hanlon Prop Hunsletcolours.svg Hunslet R.L.F.C. October 2021
Flag of England.svg Cameron Berry Hooker Hunsletcolours.svg Hunslet R.L.F.C. October 2021
Flag of England.svg Danny Brough Scrum half Retirement November 2021
Flag of England.svg Ross Oakes Centre Sheffeagles colours.svg Sheffield Eagles November 2021
Flag of England.svg Sam Hallas Loose forward Gthundercolours.svg Newcastle Thunder November 2021
Flag of England.svg Jamie Pye Prop Oldhamcolours.svg Oldham R.L.F.C. December 2021
Flag of England.svg Adam Rooks Second row Released December 2021
Flag of England.svg Matthew Race Stand off Released December 2021
Flag of England.svg Murphy Smith Wing Released December 2021
Flag of England.svg Sam Smith Centre Released December 2021
Flag of England.svg Bradley Ho Prop Cougscolours.svg Keighley Cougars (Loan)February 2022

Notes

Explanatory notes

Citations

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