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James Bentley is on his way back to Bradford. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Bulls land Bentley to continue homegrown recruitment drive
Bradford Bulls have secured another homegrown talent after signing James Bentley on a three-year deal from 2027.

ON COURSE: Bradford Bulls assistant coaches Carl Forster, left, and Lee Greenwood, right, with head coach Kurt Haggerty. Greenwood has swapped a job in sales for a full-time role at Odsal. Picture by Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com

Bulls v Wolves - Greenwood happy to go all in at Odsal

HEADING HOME: John Bateman, in action for the North Queensland Cowbosy last season against NRL rivals Newcastle Knights, is back home at Bradford Bulls for the 2027 Super League season. Picture: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images.

Bateman heading home to Bulls for 2027 season

Bradford celebrate a try during the recent win over York. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Bulls not 'falling off cliff', insists Haggerty

Kallum Watkins is among the fresh faces in England's final 19 this week. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Watkins set for Ashes bow as Wane drops two England starters

England's John Bateman dejected after his side's loss to Australia in the first Ashes Test at Wembley. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Bateman's bullish message ahead of England's do-or-die Ashes appointment

John Bateman, right, has been backed to lead England's fight in the Ashes. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Wane explains why Bateman had to be in England squad for Ashes

John Bateman lost his way at Wests Tigers. (Photo: Mark Evans/Getty Images)

John Bateman lands new NRL club after securing Wests Tigers exit

John Bateman is back in England with Warrington. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Warrington land John Bateman to boost Super League title hopes

Tony Smith is still settling into the Hull FC hot seat. (Photo: Hull FC)

Hull FC head coach Tony Smith explains why he is in favour of IMG proposal

Stephen Crichton celebrates his golden-point winner. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

England ratings - Huge performances and nightmare outings as Samoa stun hosts

John Bateman has been linked with a return to the NRL. (Picture: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

John Bateman targets PNG redemption as Shaun Wane talks team selection

England sing the national anthem ahead of the game against Fiji. (Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Predicted England team for Samoa World Cup clash after Shaun Wane shows hand

Dom Young has been given the nod for the tournament opener. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

England 19-man squad for World Cup opener as Shaun Wane makes big call

John Bateman has received a shock England Knights call-up. (Picture: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)

Bradford-born John Bateman set to serve part of ban on England Knights duty

Morgan Knowles has been hit with a two-game ban in Grand Final week. (Picture: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Morgan Knowles hit with ban ahead of Grand Final as Jack Welsby charge explained

Aidan Sezer will be forced to sit out the Grand Final. (Picture: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Aidan Sezer ruled out of Grand Final and Morgan Gannon absence explained

Shaun Wane has won two of his three games in charge. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Shaun Wane's message to Jake Wardle as he makes admission over England selection

CUP EXIT: Wakefield Trinity 6-36 Wigan Warriors. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Wakefield 6 Wigan 36: Trinity's wait for Challenge Cup final appearance goes on

Leeds Rhinos' Zane Tetevano. Picture: Simon Hulme

Leeds Rhinos v Warrington: Zane Tetevano eager to show ‘the best version of me’

Benjamin Jullien of France is tackled by Liam Farrell (L), Joe Philbin (centre) and Jordan Abdull of England (Picture: Will Palmer/SWpix.com)

Kruise Leeming’s pride as England withstand late French resistance in Perpignan
Reflecting on his first taste of Test match rugby league, Kruise Leeming admitted he found aspects of his England debut “unorthodox.”
Dave Craven

England's John Bateman. Picture: Dave Howarth/PA Wire.

John Bateman showed leadership qualities as a Bradford Bulls rookie, says Englan...

England coach Shaun Wane and new captain John Bateman (Paul Currie/SWPIX)

Eight new caps named for England against France

Hopeful: Wigan forward John Bateman, who was born in Bradford, says he would be buzzing to be picked as England captain. Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com

‘Not bad for a Bradford lad’- why John Bateman would be honoured to lead England

Leeds Rhinos' Ash Handley scores his side's opening try. (JONATHAN GAWTHORPE)

Wigan Warriors 0 Leeds Rhinos 8: Gutsy Leeds just 80 minutes from Old Trafford

HEAD COACH: Shaun Wane. Picture: Paul Currie/SWpix.com

England head coach Shaun Wane takes plenty of positives despite defeat

KEY MAN: John Bateman celebrates in England colours. Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

Hodgson and Bateman must step up if England are to lift World Cup says Peacock

Wigan Warriors' Joe Greenwood in action in the Betfred Super League Grand Final against St Helens (ED SYKES/SWPIX)

Huddersfield Giants sign England Test forward

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 28: John Bateman of the Raiders runs with the ball during the round 7 NRL match between the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the Canberra Raiders at Lottoland on April 28, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Forward John Bateman makes the move back to Wigan Warriors

John Bateman of the Canberra Raiders during the round 3 Canberra Raiders and Newcastle Knights match at GIO Stadium on March 29, 2019 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images)

Why England international John Bateman is heading home from NRL

Fingers crossed: John Bateman, celebrating with Chris Hill England's victory over New Zealand in 2018, wants the Ashes to be played.

Exiles could come to rescue but Ashes still the priority for England’s John Bate...

BRING IT BACK: John Bateman celebrates scoring a try during the NRL Qualifying Final match for Canberra Raiders and Melbourne Storm in September last year. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Date for NRL return welcomed by recovering Canberra Raiders’ star John Bateman
Canberra Raiders star John Bateman says news the NRL hopes to resume on May 28 has brought relief for players.
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Canberra Raiders' John Bateman scores a try during the NRL Qualifying Final clash against Melbourne Storm in September last year. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images.

Exclusive - Canberra Raiders’ John Bateman on the day NRL shutdown

SUDDEN IMPACT: Huddersfield Giants' Aidan Sezer kicks the conversion from the first try. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Impact of Aidan Sezer at Huddersfield Giants no surprise to John Bateman

Andy Kelly head coach of Huddersfield Giants (Picture: SWPix.com)

Huddersfield Giants prospect relishing Australian exchange with Canberra Raiders

Canberra Raiders' Aidan Sezer on his way to Huddersfield Giants. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Why Canberra Raiders’ Aidan Sezer is perfect addition for Huddersfield Giants

Lions forward Alex Walmsley drives forward

New Zealand 12 Great Britain Lions 8: Wasteful Lions blow great chance of victor...

Jermaine McGillvary.

Huddersfield Giants’ Jermaine McGillvary is confident Great Britain Lions have t...

Tonga celebrate the win. Picture: John Cowpland / www.photosport.nz /SWpix.com

Tonga 14 Great Britain 6: Lions duo’s tour ends early with injuries

Graphic: Graeme Bandeira.

Pom v Pom – Canberra Raiders ace John Bateman remembers Bradford Bulls roots wit...

IMPACT: John Bateman celebrates victory over New Zealand last November. Picture:Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Kallum Watkins tipped to follow in John Bateman’s NRL footsteps

St Helens' Jonny Lomax is tackled by Hull FC's Jamie Shaul.

Gareth Ellis: Jonny Lomax is leading man when it comes to GB tour

John Bateman

Gareth Ellis: You have to be prepared go ‘all in’ if you move to Australia

England's Chris Hill & John Bateman celebrate victory over New Zealand at Anfield. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

John Bateman determined to return and fight for England's cause

England's John Bateman tries to break through the New Zealand line at The KCOM Stadium. Picture: Dave Howarth/PA

Competition for Golden Boot hots up with addition of England and New Zealand sta...

England's Elliott Whitehead: Going past New Zealand's Te Maire Martin during the Denver Test.

WATCH - England v New Zealand Test: Elliott Whitehead says World Cup campaign st...

Dom Manfredi

Super League Grand Final - Dom Manfredi's brace sends Wigan Warriors coach Shaun...

Wigan's John Bateman celebrates his try against St Helens last week (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com).

Grand Final: Yorkshireman Bateman hopes for victorious Wigan farewell

Bradford players celebrate. Picture by Simon Hulme

VIDEO - Bradford Bulls 27 Workington Town 8: Promoted Bulls on their way back to...

Leeds Rhinos celebrate being crowned Super League Champions.

Gareth Ellis: Nothing can beat feeling of walking out at Old Trafford

Wakefield Trinitys Matty Ashurst, Bill Tupou and Tom Johnstone with their Dream Team shirts (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com).

Dream Team 2018: Tupou set season's target of '˜trying not to get injured'

Elliot Wallis, of Hull Kingston Rovers, dives for the line to score a try, but it was ruled out.

Highlights: Mulhern injury heaps further misery on luckless Hull KR

HOME-TOWN HERO: Leroy Cudjoe made his debut for Huddersfield Giants 10 years ago next month and has earned a testomonial with the club prior to the start of the new campaign. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Huddersfield Giants star Leroy Cudjoe sets testimonial targets

Konrad Hurrell is tackled by
England's players during Saturday's semi-final at the Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland Picture: Andrew Cornaga/SWpix.com/PhotosportNZ

World Cup: Tonga left bewildered after late disallowed try sees England scrape i...

Former Bradford Bulls youngster John Bateman has been picked to play centre by England head coach Wayne Bennett, a decision which has prompted some criticism but Ryan Hall believes Bateman deserves his place (Picture: Daniel Carson/SWpix.com/PhotosportNZ).

Bateman deserves his World Cup spot, says Hall

Denis Betts: Confident England have players to cope.

Rugby League World Cup: England flexible enough to cope

Huddersfield's Danny Brough in action.

Huddersfield Giants 19 Wigan Warriors 19: Super League strugglers left in deadlo...

Gareth Widdop.

St George make offer to retain '¨in-demand Widdop

England captain Sam Burgess looks dejected after the final whistle against Australia. Picture: Nigel French/PA

England 18 Australia 36 - Same old story as England come off second-best ... aga...

England's Kevin Brown. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Four Nations: Class of Kevin Brown can lead hosts to final day of reckoning

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