Exclusive The Rugby Football League have made a decision on the future of the North Wales Crusaders with the financial stricken club not being permitted to compete in the 2027 Championship competition. The Welsh outfit saw their previous owners withdraw funding of the club.

Exclusive Jamaican international prop forward Delaine Gittens-Bedward, who signed a recent contract extension with the Halifax Panthers to remain with the club for 2027, has agreed to join Super League club, the Leeds Rhinos after a sensational U-turn.

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Exclusive Joe Burgess will leave Hull Kingston Rovers and join the Catalans Dragons at the end of the 2026 Super League season. The experienced winger is the first of many big-name arrivals expected to be announced by new head coach John Cartwright in the coming weeks.

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 supporters. With Haggerty saying the key moment came when Castleford had four consecutive sets near the Bradford line and his team defended that situation successfully, demonstrating commitment and resilience; two qualities the club wants to make part of its long-term identity. 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 👉 audioboom.com/posts/8948730-…

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 a culture built on defence, discipline, youth progression, and collective work ethic, with the practical goal of sustaining success and strengthening the club’s long-term Super League identity. 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 👉 audioboom.com/posts/8947520-…

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 like
facing 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 efforts, especially for those players who will no longer have the opportunity to wear the Bradford shirt again after seasons end. 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 👉 audioboom.com/posts/8943775-…

Kurt Haggerty has given an indepth update regarding his squads availability for the game against the Leigh Leopards this week. He has confirmed that Waqa Blake, Luke Hooley, and Joe Mellor are likely to feature, with Ryan Sutton (thumb ligament damage) and Phoenix Steinwede (HIA) missing through injuries sustained against the Wigan Warriors. With Sutton and Steinwede both expected to be back to boost numbers ahead of the Bradford Bulls facing Toulouse Olympique next Saturday evening. Kurt Haggerty also confirmed the availability of Riley Dean and Ebon Scurr after missing through illness last week. There was an update on Rowan Milnes and Brandon Douglas, who are both unlikely to feature again this year, taking the number of players out with season-ending injuries to 13 players as things stand. Although the playing numbers are low due to the club’s mounting injury crisis, Kurt Haggerty believes in his players as they prepare to face a tough game against the Leigh Leopards on Friday evening.

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 arriving, alongside off-field staff changes. Kurt also provides an update on the club’s recruitment process for next season, mentioning that it is already progressing swiftly, with more new signings to be announced shortly. Bradford is believed to be in the market for a new half, two more forwards, a back rower, and additional strength in the backline. 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 👉 audioboom.com/posts/8939645-…

The new David Dickson era for the York Knights continues with Max Jowitt becoming the latest name to sign for the North Yorkshire club. Jowitt will leave Wakefield Trinity after signing a move to join York Knights in 2027. York had already signed another Wakefield player in Tom Doyle, which was completed earlier on this week.