Bradford Bulls

Bradford Bulls Presents (decapitalised)

Michael Withers’ drop-goal settled a 19–18 derby in front of 24,020. A crowd-and-climax story rather than another trophy.

1999 Leeds Rhinos/Withers Wins the Derby by One

Jamie Langley’s late try helped secure the 23–18 win. Shontayne Hape scored twice. The decisive step before the final.

2005 Super League Final Eliminator/St Helens

Bradford’s 71–0 win was a statement of play-off form. Distinct from Vainikolo’s six-try 49–6 regular-season game against Hull.

Super League Elimination Semi-Final/Hull 2005

Bradford won 36–6 at Manchester Regional Arena. Lois Forsell was player of the match; a landmark for the club and women’s rugby league.

Women’s Super League Grand Final/Featherstone Rovers 2017

Hill scored in the 11–2 Elland Road replay win, alongside John Heron. The drawn first final and replay are one trophy story, not two titles.

Castleford 1987 Yorkshire Cup Final

Northern won the 1989 Yorkshire Cup final 20–14. Paul Harkin became the first player to win the White Rose match award twice. This was Northern’s second Cup in three seasons, not a three-peat.

Yorkshire Cup Final/Featherstone Rovers 1989

Henry Paul scored Bradford’s try in the 6–8 defeat and won the Harry Sunderland Trophy. The one-boot image supplies the distinctive individual story.

Super League Grand Final/1999 St Helens

Northern won 12–0; Ernest Ward received the Lance Todd Trophy. Their third Cup success capped the great post-war period.

Challenge Cup Final/ Halifax 1944

Northern won 8–4. Trevor Foster and Emlyn Walters scored; Willie Davies received the Lance Todd Trophy. A foundational derby triumph for older generations.

Challenge Cup Final/Leeds 1947

Nathan McAvoy’s chip-and-chase try helped secure a 24–18 win. Michael Withers scored twice; Henry Paul took the Lance Todd Trophy. Includes the first Cup win since 1949.

Challenge Cup Final/Leeds Rhinos 2000

Bradford won 62–18 at Valley Parade. Scott Naylor, Robbie Paul and Michael Withers each scored twice. This was not at Headingley or Odsal.

Super League/Leeds Rhinos 2001

Bradford won 12–4 during the financial crisis. The derby provides a positive sporting focus for a difficult chapter.

Super League/Leeds Rhinos 2012

Bradford won 15–6 after finishing third. Leon Pryce was man of the match; Iestyn Harris supplied the drop-goal. The culmination of an unlikely play-off run.

Super League Grand Final/Leeds Rhinos 2005

Challenge Cup Final/ Leeds Rhinos 2003

A 22–4 win secured a second world title. Leon Pryce, Lesley Vainikolo, Logan Swann and Rob Parker scored.

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