HULL FC BECOME DUAL REGISTRATION PARTNERS

We are delighted to announce we have entered into a dual-registration partnership with Hull FC for the 2022 season!

We will once again link up with Brett Hodgson’s Aerlie Birds, having originally entered a partnership in the COVID-curtailed 2020 campaign.

Hull FC players will be available for the Bradford Bulls when not selected by FC head coach Brett Hodgson, alongside the return of the Reserves competition in 2022.

The new reserves competition will also allow the movement of players both ways when required to maximise playing opportunities for both squads and the opportunity to nurture some of the best young talent in both squads.

In addition, the clubs will work closely off the field sharing best practice in several areas, as well as the opportunity for joint training sessions. The sides will also meet in a pre-season friendly, to celebrate the career of legend Danny Brough, which will be announced shortly.

Bradford Bulls boss John Kear, who coached the  said: “We are delighted to be able to rekindle our partnership with Hull FC as we look to build on what we started in 2020.

“There will be opportunities throughout the season for us to work closely with Hull at first-team and reserve grade level and it should present genuine benefits for the players, the coaches and the supporters.

“Nigel and myself have a very good relationship with James and the management at Hull FC, they are one of the sports premier clubs and have assembled a strong squad for the new season.

“We hope both clubs will be up there in the respective competitions this season and the partnership can be of benefit to both organisations.”

Meanwhile, Hull FC head coach, Brett Hodgson said: “We are really looking forward to the opportunity to work with the Bulls again.

“I have a lot of respect for John and his team and we saw the benefit of players like Mitch Vulikijapani joining Bradford last season and I can see a number of our players, including our upcoming younger players, benefitting from the experience.

“With the return of the reserve grade next year too, we now have some fantastic playing opportunities for our players at all levels, as well as the opportunity to give Bradford players the chance to experience a different environment at Hull FC and vice versa.

“Bradford are one of the most recognisable names in rugby league in this country and it is clear to see they have an ambition to return to the Super League which is an exciting project to be aligned to.”