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9:16

82: Kurt Haggerty Disappointment In Finishing Bottom

Rugby League on West Yorkshire Radio ·

2026/09/11

Bradford Bulls head coach Kurt Haggerty expressed his disappointment that the club finished at the bottom of the table after the 35-16 loss to the York Knights. He emphasised that this outcome is difficult for everyone involved; players, staff, and supporters, especially considering the hopeful start to the season.Haggerty said the recurring theme of discipline, concentration, and the need for cleaner execution was ultimately what cost his side in the defeat to York.Kurt thanked the supporters for

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5:46

81: Mark Applegarth York Knights Delight

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2026/09/10

York Knights head coach Mark Applegarth was delighted with his side's 35-16 victory over the Bradford Bulls, which earned them a tenth-place finish this evening. While awaiting potential NRL investment in the sport, Mark believes NRL involvement is essential, as it would probably be beneficial by creating a more unified governing structure.Applegarth also believes NRL involvement would improve the sport’s credibility by aligning standards across countries.As for the the Newcastle Thunder

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10:29

80: Kurt Haggerty Praises His Side’s Commitment and...

Rugby League on West Yorkshire Radio ·

2026/09/03

Bradford Bulls head coach Kurt Haggerty praised the commitment and resilience of his depleted squad in their 32-22 victory over the Castleford Tigers this evening.The Bulls had only four days to recover from the previous match against Toulouse and were still missing 15 first-team players as they picked up their sixth win of the season at Odsal Stadium.Kurt said a big theme for the club this week was using the remaining matches not only to secure results but also to demonstrate clear progress to

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11:53

79: Sylvain Houles Delighted With Toulouse Progress

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2026/09/01

Sylvain Houles is pleased with the progress Toulouse Olympique is making both on and off the field in 2026.Saying that the statistics don’t lie, showing that his side has improved significantly since the beginning of their second season in the Super League.Sylvain believes that Toulouse Mark Two are developing culture built on defense, discipline, youth progression, and collective work ethic, with the practical goal of sustaining success and strengthening the club’s long-term Super League

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8:41

78: Kurt Haggerty Left With A Blend Of Pride And...

Rugby League on West Yorkshire Radio ·

2026/08/30

Kurt Haggerty believes that the Bradford Bulls should have been awarded a penalty try in their narrow 28-18 defeat to Toulouse Olympique.Although he was frustrated with that refereeing decision, the overall view was a blend of pride and disappointment; he felt Bradford should have won, but crucial late-game moments cost them dearly.Bradford had 17 first-team players unavailable, which forced the club to depend on its homegrown players and senior players playing out of position.Haggerty praised the

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7:34

77: Kurt Haggerty No Excuses For Leigh Leopards Collapse

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2026/08/22

Kurt Haggerty says there are no excuses for the second-half collapse against the Leigh Leopards last night. While he felt the team was competitive for the first 40 minutes, he highlighted a very poor following 40, and noted that the result reflected the season-long issue of inconsistency.He stressed that there can be no excuses, and that the group must not feel sorry for itself. The team’s mindset is built around being “in the trenches” and fighting out of difficult situations.With Bradford losing

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6:53

76: Kurt Haggerty Previews The Visit To The Leigh...

Rugby League on West Yorkshire Radio ·

2026/08/21

The key message from Kurt Haggerty to his Bradford Bulls squad is that they must keep scrapping and competing, even in tough conditions and games likefacing the Leigh Leopards tonight. This is especially important with fatigue, injuries, and many players experiencing Super League for the first time in 2026.He says the final four games are being treated as a test of pride, professionalism and effort rather than just a run-out to the end of the season.He expects his team to fight and persist in their

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8:00

75: Brian Noble Excited By James Bentley Signing

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2026/08/14

Brian Noble describes the signing of James Bentley on a three-year-deal as highly exciting and a strong move for both the Bradford Bulls and Kurt Haggerty’s long-term squad building.With Noble being a part of the club’s recruitment processes, he says Bradford’s approach is to recruit players who want to play for the club for the right reasons.Players who understand the club’s identity and standards. Whilst fitting into an environment built on pride, commitment, and competitiveness under Kurt

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5:09

74: Kurt Haggerty Bradford Bulls Recruitment Update

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2026/08/14

The Bradford Bulls have confirmed ten departures over the past few days, with Kurt Haggerty stating that these changes are intended to help the club move in a new direction and grow.Kurt admits there was always going to be another period of change within the club, with the aim of taking it to the next level, while recognising that progress requires a process rather than instant results.It is clear that the coming months will involve a significant transition, with many players leaving and new faces

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4:43

73: Kyle Eastmond Confident Of Positive Panthers Future

Rugby League on West Yorkshire Radio ·

2026/08/03

Kyle Eastmond’s key message to his Halifax Panthers team was that they did not begin the match as themselves and paid the price for failing to perform from the start in the 48-16 defeat to the Sheffield Eagles.Kyle stressed that his Halifax side can compete because they have quality, but that quality must be shown from the opening whistle, not only after halftime or once the game has already drifted away.Looking ahead to 2027 he expressed confidence that Panthers will still be here next year and

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4:07

72: Tom Doyle Happy With Bradford Bulls Return

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2026/08/03

Tom Doyle returned to the Bradford Bulls last week and explains that after returning from his long-term injury, any game time is valuable for him right now.With his focus being on building minutes at the highest competitive level with the Bulls and continuing to work hard.Despite the defeat to Hull Kingston Rovers, Doyle highlighted the value of seeing homegrown players play for the Bradford club, especially Alfie Leake's debut.Saying a Super League debut is always a special moment and he hopes

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10:35

71: Craig Lingard Delighted with Sheffield Eagles...

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2026/08/02

Craig Lingard called Sheffield’s 48-16 victory over Halifax pleasing, highlighting that the team is beginning to make genuine progress after securing their sixth successive win.He highlighted the improved connectivity in attack, especially between Jordan Abdul, Kai Morgan, and Greg Eden at fullback, which is helping the team threaten more effectively in good-ball areas and get points on the scoreboard.Craig Lingard has also joined Widnes Vikings head coach Allan Coleman in criticising the

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6:38

70: Kurt Haggerty Proud Of His Side’s Efforts In...

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2026/07/31

Kurt Haggerty says he was proud of his Bradford Bulls side’s effort and steel shown in the defeat to Hull Kingston Rovers this evening. Especially, when Bradford were forced to finish the game with only 13 fit players, after losing four more players to injuries.Kurt confirmed that there's fresh injury concerns for a quartet of players for the visit of the Warrington Wolves next Saturday evening.With Ryan Sutton (calf), Connor Wynne (shoulder), Guy Armitage (leg) and Loghan Lewis (knock) all

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8:24

69: Kurt Haggerty Takes Great Pride In Alfie Leake Debut

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2026/07/31

Kurt Haggerty says that seeing Jamie Gill make his Super League debut earlier this season, and now Alfie Leake, who is set to follow suit against Hull Kingston Rovers this evening, is a real source of pride for the Bradford Bulls. Kurt says that these are significant moments for the club’s Elite Academy and Scholarship pathway. The goal for Alfie is for him to go out, do his best, and learn from the experience, even if mistakes happen.With Kurt saying that the presence of senior players such as

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9:03

68: Ethan Ryan Reaches Career Milestone

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2026/07/28

Ethan Ryan reflects on reaching his 200th career appearance, saying it is a personal milestone he is proud of, but the occasion was overshadowed by disappointment with the Bradford Bulls going down to the Leeds Rhinos on Sunday.Ethan says the first 25 minutes were a positive, during which the Bulls controlled the game well and led on the scoreboard. Before the all too familiar turning point of self-inflicted errors, poor discipline, and weak execution, which allowed the Rhinos back into the

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9:36

67: Kurt Haggerty Upbeat Despite Derby Defeat and...

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2026/07/26

Kurt Haggerty says that his Bradford Bulls side must learn quickly that giving away too many cheap turnovers through individual mistakes and small lapses in concentration will be punished with points on the scoreboard against them. Despite the 42-12 result, he still believes the team’s identity remains built on bravery, resilience, effort, and accountability. Kurt confirmed that he now has only 15 fit players available after losing Jayden Nikorima (shoulder), Jack Ormandroyd (ankle) and Phoenix

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6:02

66: Kurt Haggerty Leeds Rhinos Focus

Rugby League on West Yorkshire Radio ·

2026/07/24

Alfie Leake will become the 174th homegrown player to make his Super League debut of the summer era, that has come through the Bradford Bulls academy system if he makes his Super League debut against the Leeds Rhinos on Sunday. Kurt Haggerty says that his version of the Bradford Bulls prefers to develop homegrown youth and rely on internal choices rather than depend heavily on the loan market, as the club has done previously.Kurt compares this approach to the club’s strong identity and long-term

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15:42

65: Kurt Haggerty Left Frustrated By Wakefield Defeat

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2026/07/17

Kurt Haggerty says his dressing room was left devastated and himself frustrated with a number of decisive moments in Bradford Bulls' narrow 26-12 defeat to Wakefield Trinity. He said there were several 50/50 decisions that, when he asked officials for clarification through his staff during the match, he could not get a clear explanation because the officials themselves were unsure.Kurt also confirmed a significant injury list following the game with Eribe Doro ruled out for the season with a calf

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7:45

64: Kurt Haggerty On Significant Giants Win

Rugby League on West Yorkshire Radio ·

2026/07/11

Kurt Haggerty says that the Bradford Bulls’ 30-14 victory over the Huddersfield Giants was a significant win for the club after a very tough week, with Kurt describing it as one of the hardest periods he has faced in his role.Kurt said it was important for his side to respond to the Leeds defeat with improved effort and standards, and whilst admitting the performance was not perfect, it showed the group was moving in the right direction.The win last night was described by Haggerty as a “monkey off

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6:28

63: Kurt Haggerty Post-Match Magic Weekend

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2026/07/05

Kurt Haggerty says there was a tough team talk behind closed doors at halftime and that difficult conversations were needed after the Bradford Bulls suffered a 50-16 Magic Weekend defeat to the Leeds Rhinos in Liverpool. Kurt felt that the players responded well in the second half, showing resilience, toughness, and some class, which reflected the group’s character.Bradford had 14 first-team players unavailable for the game through injury with Haggerty reminding his players that there would be no

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