Callum Bustin

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Cal Bustin
Personal information
Full nameCallum Bustin
Born (1997-08-12) 12 August 1997 (age 26)
London, England
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight18 st 4 lb (116 kg)
Playing information
Rugby league
Position Second-row, Centre, Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2016–17 London Broncos 20000
2016(loan)→ Oxford 50000
2017(loan)→ London Skolars 121004
2017(loan)→ Oxford 12008
2017–18 Castleford Tigers 00000
2017(loan)→ Newcastle Thunder 110000
2018(loan)→ Bradford Bulls 1540016
2018–19 Bradford Bulls 1530012
2021 Barrow Raiders 164000
Total77140040
Rugby union
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2019–20 Yorkshire Carnegie 62000
2021– Rotherham Titans 23000
Total85000
Source: [1] [2]
As of 7 January 2023

Callum Bustin (born 12 August 1997) is an English professional rugby league and rugby union footballer who plays for Rotherham Titans in the National League 2 North.

Contents

Bustin previously played rugby league as a prop for the London Broncos in the RFL Championship, and spent time on loan from the Broncos at Oxford and the London Skolars. He was contracted to the Castleford Tigers in the Super League and spent time on loan from Castleford at the Newcastle Thunder and the Bradford Bulls in League 1. He then joined the Bradford Bulls on a permanent deal and played in the third tier and in the Betfred Championship. [3]

Background

Bustin was born in London, England.

Early career

Callum came through the academy at London Broncos. [4] During the 2016 League 1 season Bustin was loaned out to Oxford Rugby League. He featured against North Wales Crusaders, Rochdale Hornets, Doncaster R.L.F.C., Hemel Stags and Gloucestershire All Golds.

Bustin made his debut for the Broncos in a 2016 RFL Championship match against Halifax R.L.F.C. [4]

During the 2017 season, Callum was loaned to League 1 side London Skolars before being recalled by the Broncos to play in the Championship against Dewsbury Rams. Bustin was then loaned back to Oxford where he scored his first professional try by scoring a brace against Hemel Stags. [5] After a 12-game stint at the London Skolars, Callum signed a pay as you play deal with Newcastle Thunder whilst he was training for Super League side Castleford Tigers. [6]

Following the 2017 season Castleford Tigers announced the signing of Bustin on trial. [7] However he was loaned to League 1 side Bradford Bulls for the 2018 season. [8]

Bradford Bulls

2018 - 2018 Season

Callum played in the pre-season game against Keighley Cougars.

Bustin featured in Round 3 (Keighley Cougars) to Round 11 (Hemel Stags) then in Round 14 (Doncaster R.L.F.C.) to Round 18 (York City Knights). He also played in Round 24 (West Wales Raiders) to Round 26 (Hemel Stags). Bustin also featured in the 2018 Challenge Cup in Round 3 (West Wales Raiders) and Round 5 (Warrington Wolves).

At the end of the season Bustin signed a permanent 1 Year Deal with the Bulls. [9]

2019 - 2019 Season

Callum played in the pre-season friendly against York City Knights and also in the RFL Yorkshire Cup against Halifax R.L.F.C. and Dewsbury Rams.

He featured in Round 5 (Toulouse Olympique) to Round 7 (Widnes Vikings) then in Round 9 (Dewsbury Rams) to Round 10 (Halifax R.L.F.C.). Callum then featured in Round 16 (Batley Bulldogs) then again in Round 19 (Widnes Vikings) to Round 20 (Toulouse Olympique). Bustin also played in the 2019 Challenge Cup in Round 4 (Keighley Cougars) to Round 5 (Featherstone Rovers).

Barrow Raiders

On 1 Feb 2021 it was reported that he had signed for Barrow Raiders in the RFL League 1. [10]

Statistics

Statistics do not include pre-season friendlies.

SeasonAppearanceTriesGoalsF/GPoints
2018 Bradford Bulls 2070028
2019 Bradford Bulls 100000
Total3070028

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References

  1. ↑ loverugbyleague
  2. ↑ Rugby League Project
  3. ↑ "Match Report". Bradford Bulls. 12 July 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  4. 1 2 "Bustin and Bienek to join first team in 2017". London Broncos. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  5. ↑ "Oxford vs. Hemel Match Report". Love Rugby League. 5 March 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  6. ↑ "The rags to riches story of new Castleford signing Callum Bustin". Total RL. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  7. ↑ "Castleford take London youngster on trial". Total RL. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  8. ↑ "Callum Bustin joins Bradford Bulls on loan". Telegraph & Argus. 14 December 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  9. ↑ "CALLUM BUSTIN PUTS PEN-TO-PAPER UNTIL END OF 2019". Bradford Bulls. 12 July 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  10. ↑ "Prop Callum Bustin signs for Barrow Raiders". The Mail. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.


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