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2019 Bradford Bulls Season
This article details the Bradford Bulls rugby league football club's 2019 season. This is the Bulls 1st season back in the Championship (rugby league), Championship after gaining promotion from League 1 (rugby league), League 1 by beating Workington Town 27–8 in the play off final. Season Review August 2018 It was announced that first team prop forward James Davies (rugby league), James Davies left the club to sign for rugby union side Huddersfield RUFC. Recruitment for the new season started as on loan prop forward Callum Bustin signed a permanent contract with the Bulls until the end of 2019. Bradford brought some experience into the squad with the signing of veteran Super League centre Jake Webster from Castleford Tigers on a 2 Year Deal. Prop James Green (rugby league), James Green who was on loan from Castleford Tigers signed a 1 Year Deal with the Bulls after a successful loan spell. September 2018 Centre Ashley Gibson signed a 1 Year extension to his contract. Welsh int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Championship (rugby League)
The Championship, known as the Betfred Championship for sponsorship reasons, is a professional rugby league competition. It is the second-tier competition organised by the Rugby Football League, the governing body for the sport in England, and consists of 14 teams, with promotion to the Super League and relegation to the third-tier competition, League One. The league announced a two-year sponsorship deal with the bookmaking company Betfred ahead of the 2018 season. The current champions are Leigh Centurions, winners of the 2022 season after beating Batley Bulldogs in the Million Pound Game to win promotion to Super League 2023. From 2003 to 2009, the competition was known as National League One. History 1902–1973: Establishment and regular competition Second division rugby league competitions have been played at various times since 1902, and have been in place annually since 1973. When Super League began in 1996, the second division continued to operate a system of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Green (rugby League)
James Green (born 29 November 1990) is a rugby league footballer who played as for the York City Knights in the Betfred Championship. He played for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League, and on loan from Hull KR at Workington Town and the Gateshead Thunder in Championship 1 and the Batley Bulldogs in the Championship. Green played for the Leigh Centurions in the Super League, and spent time on loan from Leigh at the Sheffield Eagles in the Championship. He has also played for the Castleford Tigers ( Heritage № 980) in the top flight, and on loan from Castleford at Halifax in the second tier, and the Bradford Bulls in League 1. Green later joined Bradford on a permanent deal in the Championship. Background Green was born in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Playing career Green was born in Beverley near Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire but brought up in Hull, he first played rugby league at the age of 7, he played for the West Hull youth side. He later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Foggin-Johnston
David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the third king of the United Kingdom of Israel. In the Books of Samuel, he is described as a young shepherd and harpist who gains fame by slaying Goliath, a champion of the Philistines, in southern Canaan. David becomes a favourite of Saul, the first king of Israel; he also forges a notably close friendship with Jonathan, a son of Saul. However, under the paranoia that David is seeking to usurp the throne, Saul attempts to kill David, forcing the latter to go into hiding and effectively operate as a fugitive for several years. After Saul and Jonathan are both killed in battle against the Philistines, a 30-year-old David is anointed king over all of Israel and Judah. Following his rise to power, David c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hunslet R
Hunslet () is an inner-city area in south Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is southeast of the city centre and has an industrial past. It is situated in the Hunslet and Riverside ward of Leeds City Council and Leeds Central parliamentary constituency. The population of the previous City and Hunslet council ward at the 2011 census was 33,705. Many engineering companies were based in Hunslet, including John Fowler & Co. manufacturers of traction engines and steam rollers, the Hunslet Engine Company builders of locomotives (including those used during the construction of the Channel Tunnel), Kitson & Co., Manning Wardle and Hudswell Clarke. Many railway locomotives were built in the Jack Lane area of Hunslet. The area has a mixture of modern and 19th century industrial buildings, terraced housing and 20th century housing. It is an area that has grown up significantly around the River Aire in the early years of the 21st century, especially with the construction of modern r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evan Hodgson
Evan Hodgson (born 14 September 1998) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Sheffield Eagles in the Betfred Championship. Hodgson has spent time on loan from Bradford at Doncaster in the Betfred Championship. Background Hodgson was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. He is a product of the Bradford Bulls Academy system. Playing career Bradford Bulls 2017 - 2017 Season Hodgson featured in the pre-season friendlies against the Huddersfield Giants and Keighley Cougars. Hodgson featured in round 10 Halifax R.L.F.C. to round 13 against Sheffield. Hodgson also featured in the Championship Shield Game 5 Sheffield to Game 7 Rochdale. Hodgson also played in the 2017 Challenge Cup in round 4 against Featherstone.. At the end of the season Hodgson signed a three-year contract extension with the Bradford club. 2018 - 2018 Season Hodgson featured in the pre-season friendlies against Halifax, Sheffield and Dewsbury. 2019 - 2019 Season Hodgs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rowan Milnes
Rowan Milnes (born 1 September 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League. He has previously played for the Bradford Bulls in League 1 and the Championship, and Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. He has spent time on loan and dual registration from Hull KR at the Bradford Bulls and the Dewsbury Rams in the Championship, and Wakefield Trinity in the Super League. Background Milnes was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. He is a product of the Bradford Bulls Academy system. He signed a professional contract with the Bulls prior to the 2018 season. Playing career Bradford Bulls In the 2018 season, Milnes featured in the pre-season friendlies against Halifax R.L.F.C., Sheffield Eagles and Dewsbury Rams. He scored against Halifax R.L.F.C. (1 goal) and Sheffield Eagles (2 goals). He played in Round 2 (London Skolars) then in Round 10 (Newcastle Thunder). In the 2019 season, Milnes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Storton
Matty Storton (born 10 March 1999) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a and for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Betfred Super League. He previously played for the Bradford Bulls in League 1 and the Betfred Championship. Background Storton was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. He is a product of the Bradford Bulls Academy system. He signed a professional contract with the Bulls prior to the 2018 season. Bradford Bulls In the 2017 Bradford Bulls season, Storton featured in Round 12 ( Toulouse Olympique). In the 2018 season, he featured in the pre-season friendly against Dewsbury Rams. He played in Round 24 (West Wales Raiders) to League 1 Final ( Workington Town). He scored against West Wales Raiders (1 try), Oldham R.L.F.C. (1 try) and Hemel Stags (2 tries). In the 2019 season, Storton featured in the pre-season friendlies against York City Knights, Halifax R.L.F.C., Huddersfield Giants, Batley Bulldogs and Toronto Wolfpack. He played in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Wilson (rugby League)
Oliver Wilson (born 22 March 2000) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Huddersfield Giants in the Betfred Super League. He has previously played for Bradford in League 1 and the Championship, and spent time on loan from Huddersfield at Halifax in the Championship. Playing career Bradford Bulls Between 2018 and 2019 he played for the Bradford Bulls. Huddersfield Giants Wilson left Bradford and became a part of Huddersfield's academy team, eventually becoming a first team regular. Wilson has spent time on loan from Huddersfield at Halifax in the Betfred Championship. In 2019, he made his Super League début for Huddersfield against Salford. On 28 May 2022, he played for Huddersfield in their 2022 Challenge Cup Final loss to Wigan. Wilson played 20 matches with Huddersfield in the 2023 Super League season as the club finished ninth on the table and missed the playoffs. Bradford Bulls (loan) On 26 May 2021 it was reported that he had signed for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Doyle (rugby League)
Thomas Doyle (born 29 June 1999) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Wakefield Trinity in Betfred Championship. He previously played for Bradford Bulls and Keighley Cougars. Background Doyle was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. He played as an amateur for both Milford ARLFC and Stanningley ARLFC. He was then brought up in the youth system at the Bulls via the Bradford Bulls Academy. Playing career Bradford Bulls Doyle first appearance was in 2018 against Dewsbury Rams in pre-season friendly but he did not make his first-class debut until 2019 when he played in the Championship match against Rochdale Hornets, marking his debut with two tries. A further four league and 1895 Cup appearances followed but he did not add to his try tally. In the 2020 season Doyle made three league appearances scoring two tries and two appearances in the Challenge Cup before the season was abandoned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2021 saw Doyle become the Bull ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elliot Culling
Elliot (also spelled Eliot, Elliotte, Elliott, Eliott and Elyot) is a personal name which can serve as either a surname or a given name. Although the given name has historically been given to males, females have increasingly been given the name as well in the United States. Surname origin Differences in spelling can be distinguished in this rhyme: The double L and single T / Descent from Minto and Wolflee, / The double T and single L / Mark the old race in Stobs that dwell. / The single L and single T / The Eliots of St Germans be, / But double T and double L, / Who they are nobody can tell. Scotland The origin of the Scottish surname is obscure, due to much of the genealogy of the Eliott clan being burnt in the destruction of the castle at Stobs in 1712. The clan society usually accepts that the name originated from the town and river Elliot in Angus, Scotland. Other sources claim that the Scottish surnames (Eliott, Elliot) originate from the Ellot Scottish border-clan, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alix Stephenson
''Alix'', or ''The Adventures of Alix'', is a Franco-Belgian comics series drawn in the ligne claire style by Jacques Martin. The stories revolve around a young Gallo-Roman man named Alix in the late Roman Republic. Although the series is renowned for its historical accuracy and stunning set detail, the hero has been known to wander into anachronistic situations up to two centuries out of his era. The stories unfold throughout the reaches of the Roman world, including the city of Rome, Gaul, the German frontier, Mesopotamia, Africa and Asia Minor. One voyage goes as far as China. Characters and story Alix is stunning, fearless, generous and devoted to just causes. Born in Gaul, separated from his parents and sold into slavery, he is later adopted by a Roman noble contemporary to Julius Caesar. This mixed background provides Alix with an identity crisis and divided loyalties, especially in the context of the founding myths of French nationalism revolving around Verci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheffield Eagles
The Sheffield Eagles are a professional rugby league club that play in the Championship (rugby league), Betfred Championship. The club play their home games at the Olympic Legacy Park (OLP) on the former site of Don Valley Stadium, their former ground. The original club was formed in 1984 and formerly competed in the Super League. The new, current club was formed in 2000 following a merger of the old club with Huddersfield Giants. The old club's biggest achievement was winning the Challenge Cup in 1998. Sheffield were the inaugural winners of the 1895 Cup, after they beat Widnes Vikings, Widnes at Wembley Stadium on 24 August 2019. History 1982–1984: Foundation of original Eagles In 1982, Huddersfield Giants, Huddersfield captain and chairman of the Players' Union, Gary Hetherington, missed out on a coaching job at York F.C. He decided to form his own club in Sheffield. The original plan to enter the Rugby Football League Championship Second Division, Second Division in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
