Bulls Bringing England International Bateman Back After 14 Years Away

Bulls bringing England international Bateman back after 14 years away

Bradford Bulls have announced that John Bateman has signed a two-year deal from the start of the 2027 season, returning after a 14-year absence.

'Pretty surreal' - John Bateman heading home to Bradford Bulls for Super League 2027 season

IT has been 14 years in the making but John Bateman is heading home to where it all started at Bradford Bulls.

Bradford Bulls confirm splash signing as John Bateman makes NRL switch

Bradford Bulls have made a major play with the Odsal club announcing the signing of former academy product John Bateman with the NRL man set to make a return to Super League in 2027. Bateman, an England international, came through the academy system at Bradford before joining Wigan and then heading to the NRL. He’d […] The post Bradford Bulls confirm splash signing as John Bateman makes NRL switch appeared first on Serious About Rugby League.

PREM Rugby signings XV: England, All Blacks stars headline side

The 2026/27 PREM Rugby season is right around the corner, and teams across the top flight have been busy in the transfer market.

John Bateman signs with former club

Bateman will depart Townsville at the end of the season.

Bradford Bulls complete signing of former star John Bateman – Total Rugby League

BRADFORD BULLS have sealed the return of John Bateman – 13 years after the England veteran left his hometown club. Forward Bateman, 32, has signed...