Joe Bullock (rugby league)

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Joe Bullock
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Personal information
Full nameJoseph Allan Bullock [1]
Born (1992-11-27) 27 November 1992 (age 32)
Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Height6 ft 5 in (1.95 m)
Weight17 st 7 lb (111 kg)
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2012 Wigan Warriors 00000
2012(loan)S. Wales Scorpions 50000
2013–14 Leigh Centurions 72008
2013(loan)S. Wales Scorpions 11000
2014(loan)Barrow Raiders 210000
2015–18 Barrow Raiders 101210084
2019–21 Wigan Warriors 5740016
2022–24 Warrington Wolves 512008
2024(DR)Widnes Vikings 10000
2024(loan)Hull F.C. 20000
2024(loan)Salford Red Devils 80000
2025 Salford Red Devils 80000
2025 (loan)Barrow Raiders 00000
2025– Barrow Raiders 840016
Total2703400132
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2016 Cumbria 10000
Source: [2] [3]
As of 18 August 2025

Joe Bullock (born 27 November 1992) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop forward for Barrow Raiders in the RFL Championship.

Contents

Bullock has spent time on loan from Wigan at the South Wales Scorpions in Championship 1. Bullock played for the Leigh Centurions in the Championship, and on loan from Leigh at South Wales in Championship 1, and the Barrow Raiders in the Championship. He joined Barrow on a permanent deal in Championship 1, League 1 and Betfred Championship.

Background

Bullock was born in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

Wigan

He began his career as a winger for Blackpool Scorpions ARLFC before being scouted by Wigan whilst still a junior. In 2019, he made his Super League début for Wigan against St Helens. [4] Bullock played in the 2020 Super League Grand Final which Wigan lost 8-4 against St Helens. [5]

Warrington

In 2022, Bullock signed for Warrington. In his first season at the club he played 24 matches as the Warrington side finished 11th on the table and narrowly avoided relegation. Bullock played 17 games for Warrington in the 2023 Super League season as Warrington finished sixth on the table and qualified for the playoffs. He played in the clubs elimination playoff loss against St Helens. [6]

Widnes (DR loan)

On 18 February 2024, it was reported that he had signed for Widnes in the RFL Championship on DR loan. [7]

Hull F.C. (loan)

On 27 February 2024, it was reported that he had signed for Hull F.C. in the Super League on short-term loan. [8]

Salford (loan)

On 16 Jul 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Salford in the Super League on season-long loan [9]

Salford

On 23 October 2024, it was reported that he had signed for Salford in the Super League on a two-year deal, making his earlier loan move permanent. [10]

Barrow Raiders (loan)

On 9 April 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Barrow Raiders in the RFL Championship on a short-term loan [11]

On 26 June 2025 it was reported that he had re-joined Barrow Raiders for the second time this season on DR loan [12]

Barrow Raiders

On 13 August 2025 it was reported that he has turned his loan move into a permanent move and signed for Barrow Raiders in the RFL Championship on a 2-year deal. [13]

References

  1. FreeBMD Entry Information
  2. loverugbyleague
  3. Rugby League Project
  4. "Super League: St Helens v Wigan Warriors". BBC.
  5. "Super League Grand Final: Wigan 4-8 St Helens". BBC Sport.
  6. "Highs and lows from Warrington Wolves' 2023 season". www.warringtonguardian.co.uk. 3 October 2023.
  7. Matt Turner (18 February 2024). "Warrington Wolves players feature in 1895 Cup clash". Warrington Guardian.
  8. Aaron Bower (27 February 2024). "Joe Bullock loan destination revealed as Warrington Wolves prop joins Super League rivals". Love Rugby League.
  9. "Salford sign Warrington prop Bullock on loan". BBC Sport. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  10. Matthew Shaw (23 October 2024). "Salford Red Devils land Warrington Wolves forward as pack revamp continues". Yorkshire Live.
  11. Callum Walker (9 April 2025). "Salford Red Devils prop Joe Bullock makes curious short-term loan move". Total RL. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  12. Stephen Ibbetson (26 June 2025). "Salford Red Devils prop to feature for Barrow Raiders". Total RL.
  13. Ben Olawumi (13 August 2025). "Veteran prop makes permanent Salford Red Devils exit as Championship deal agreed". Love Rugby League.