Bradford Bulls winger Jayden Okunbor battling to keep season alive after fresh injury blow

The 29-year-old recently returned from a three-month absence but is set for another long stint on the sidelines just two games into his comeback.

Okunbor is struggling with a bulging disk in his back, robbing Kurt Haggerty of an experienced figure for the run-in.

"He's been to see the specialist and we're probably looking at around three months for Jayden," said Haggerty ahead of Sunday's home clash with Leigh Leopards.

"It's an ongoing injury that has got worse and worse after moving back into a full-time environment, training at a higher intensity and playing in more difficult games. I think it's caught up with him a little bit.

"It's another injury for us and it's not great for Jayden but we're there to support him and hopefully get him back as quickly as we can."

Bradford have made a positive start to their second coming as a Super League club, sitting ninth at the halfway mark of the campaign.

Sam Eseh Jr this week became their first signing for 2027 on a long-term contract from Wigan Warriors – one Haggerty views as a statement of intent.

"I think it shows the ambition of the club and the urgency to be successful quickly," said the Bulls boss.

"We know that doesn't happen overnight but we're impatient and do want that overnight success. We'll do whatever we can to get the right people to this club to take the next step towards the top. We're trying to do it quickly."