LEIGH Beattie's Bradford Bulls Under-16s made it two wins from two, after seeing off North East Academy in a 32-10 success over the weekend.

Going into the game fresh from a 40-4 hammering of Featherstone Rovers, the hosts made a flying start and were rewarded when Callum Robinson and Jay Panter crossed to hand the early initiative to Beattie's rising stars.

Craig McShane further extended the hosts' lead, before instrumental skipper Jacob Trueman sent Keelan Foster across the line to give the young Bulls an 18-0 advantage going into the break.

The visitors hit back early in the second-half, registering back-to-back tries to reduce the arrears, before a score from Joe Brown helped stem the tide.

Panter crossed soon after for his second, before Saul Adshead completed an impressive afternoon's work for the talented young Bulls.

Elsewhere, Matt Diskin's Under-19s battled in vain, going down to Wigan Warriors Under-19s 14-10.

Zak Baker was first across the whitewash in what was a tight encounter and he improved his own score to hand the Bulls an early lead.

The visitors' hit back and went into the break ahead, much thanks to tries from Oliver Gildart and Tom Davies.

Substitute James Bentley levelled matters with a second-half try.

But it was the Warriors celebrating at full-time, as Davies crashed over to secure victory for the Lancashire outfit.

The Under-19sr return to action on Saturday, taking on Midlands Academy from 2.00pm – away from home.

The Under-16s, meanwhile, will do the same in their next game, on Saturday March 21.

TIME is running out for you to secure stunning silver hospitality packages for this weekend's visit of Hunslet Hawks, in Round Four of the Kingstone Press Championship.

We want you to join us to enjoy the game in style, with match tickets, a delicious two-course meal and a copy of The Bulletin all included!

Rob Parker and Robbie Hunter-Paul will host the afternoon in the Provident Stadium's new-look Legends Suite, providing all of the build-up prior to kick-off with a member of Bradford Bulls' first-team squad.

More than 120 guests joined us for our first home game of the season last month and places are limited, so please hurry and book your place TODAY!

You will enjoy the contest from the comfort of reserved seating on the Legends Suite's main balcony, which provides the ground's best vantage point.

Following the full-time whistle, you will hear from head coach James Lowes and the man of the match.

There are competition prizes to be won and you will have the chance to mingle with all of your Bulls favourites.

Members of The 1863 Club can secure places for just £24.95, while non-members can purchase packages for £44.95.

To enjoy all of the above and much, much more, all you have to do is call a member of our commercial team – on 08448 711 490 – NOW!

Places are now limited, meaning you have until 12.00pm tomorrow to secure yours!

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JAMES LOWES believes his side's defensive resilience laid the platform for a “ruthless” attacking performance during yesterday's seven-try beating of Featherstone Rovers.

Lee Gaskell, Adrian Purtell and Chris Ulugia bagged first-half tries as the visitors raced into an unanswered 18-point lead.

Adam O'Brien and Jean Philippe-Baile crossed soon after the interval, before Gaskell and Ulugia both registered their second scores to seal a second-successive victory for the Bulls.

Last-gasp efforts from Etu Uaisele and Gaskell, once more, were ruled out by referee Matt Thomason, in an encounter which saw new signing Epalahame Lauaki enjoy his first run out in Bradford colours.

“I was pretty pleased with the performance,” said Lowes, who is proudly sponsored in memory of Joyce Dobby.

“We made a lot of errors early on but on the back of that we defended very well.

“That was an area we had focused on in the days leading up to the game and the lads got stuck in. It was the most pleasing aspect for me.

“We felt going in at half-time we had enough in us to trouble Featherstone and deal with what they would throw at us in the second forty.

“Featherstone is a difficult place to go, it always has been and if you don't turn up with the right attitude you will get punished.

“But I put some pressure on the boys and they were ruthless. We took our chances and got the reward we deserved.”

Lowes' men return to Kingstone Press Championship action this Sunday, when Barry Eaton's Hunslet Hawks visit the Provident Stadium, Odsal.

Tickets for the game are now on sale and, if you buy before 5.00pm on Saturday, you will be able to save £2 on admission prices.

For more information on the above, or to secure your place today, simply call a member of our team on 08448 711 490 (option 1) during normal office hours.

LEE GASKELL was again the orchestrator as Bradford Bulls recorded a second-straight victory, brushing aside Featherstone Rovers in a seven-try demolition at the Big Fellas Stadium. 

The stand-off provided another scintillating performance, being cruelly denied a second hat-trick in as many weeks in an all but one-sided affair.

Having weathered an early Rovers storm, James Lowes' men found themselves three unanswered tries to the good by half-time.

And they refused to lie down after the break, adding to their tally in some style in front of a bumper 6,346 crowd.

The Bulls cut loose during the opening stages of the second period to end Featherstone's hopes of producing a comeback.

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JAMES Lowes' Bradford Bulls will tomorrow do battle with Featherstone Rovers in Round Three of the Kingstone Press Championship, at the Big Fellas Stadium (kick-off 3.00pm).

Gates are to open at 1.00pm, with cash turnstiles located around the ground.

On-site parking is available for supporters, priced at just £3 per car, while on-street parking is also available adjacent to the ground.

DIRECTIONS TO THE BIG FELLA’S STADIUM (BY CAR):

- Leave the M62 at Junction 31 and follow the A645

- Turn left on to Station Lane.

Featherstone railway station is situated approximately 0.3 miles from the ground with public transport is readily available.

Prior to kick off, the Featherstone Rovers Heritage project will be exhibiting in the community classrooms at The Big Fella's Stadium. 

Former Bull and Featherstone Rovers' player Jimmy Thompson will be on hand from 2pm to speak with supporters of both clubs.

For more information, CLICK HERE to visit the Featherstone Rovers official website.