The Bradford Bulls are committed to sticking around in the Super League this time as they re-sign former NRL player Jayden Okunbor on a new two-year deal.
Okunbor, a towering winger, previously played in the NRL with the Canterbury Bulldogs, initially joined on loan midway through 2024 before signing a deal for 2025.
He was able to score an impressive 22 tries in 30 games last season and Okunbor has spoken of how keen he is to stay with the club.
“I am very excited to be staying, I think everyone knows how much I love playing for this club and I have said previously I am loving my Rugby League again,” said Okunbor.
“Everyone from the boys to the staff to the volunteers and the fans, they make it really easy for me to go out there with a smile on my face and represent this club to the best of my ability.
“I feel like I am playing some really good footy and I am really excited to be having another crack at Super League. This is a huge moment for the club and I cannot wait to be a part of it.”
Bulls coach Kurt Haggerty was full of praise for Okunbor and cannot wait to see what he can do at Super League level.
“Jayden is a big strong outside back and the way he defends in particular suits how I want us to defend,” said Haggerty.
“He’s big, he’s aggressive, he’s up high and he’s a fantastic ball carrier out of yardage. I also think there’s a lot more to his game, we’re almost a team of people who have got points to prove and none more so than Jayden Okunbor.
“I am really excited for him to go out there and show what he can do at Super League level.”
