Round 6
Bradford Bulls 23 d. Warrington Wolves 10

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Deacon inspires Bulls to impressive victory over Wolves
Mon March 17, 2008
Source: www.superleague.co.uk

Paul Deacon inspired Bradford Bulls to their third win, by 23-10, of the season as Paul Cullen's Warrington Wolves side missed their chance to join Leeds Rhinos at the top of engage Super League.

Deacon was in fine form, kicking five goals, one drop-goal and providing a superb grubber kick for Sam Burgess' try just before half-time on the day the Bulls welcomed David Solomona back into action.

Warrington simply had no answer to Deacon's kicking game - despite including Matt King, their star centre who was concussed by Richard Mathers' high tackle last week.

Bradford were missing injured quartet Glenn Morrison, Michael Platt, Jamie Langley and Joe Vagana - but they were on top from the start.

Lee Briers dropped Deacon's swirling kick-off, and the Bulls were quick to capitalise when Deacon booted over a simple penalty after Warrington were caught offside in the next set.

Bradford extended their lead when Terry Newton and Ben Jeffries combined to send Paul Sykes through for his fifth try of the campaign.

But the visitors quickly responded. Louis Anderson's superb pass gave his brother Vinnie enough space to feed Paul Johnson, but the Wolves struggled to make any further impact.Instead, Burgess dived on to the loose ball after Michael Monaghan deflected Deacon's grubber to give the hosts an eight-point lead at half-time.

The second half started in similar fashion to the first, Deacon notching a 40-metre penalty in the opening minute before adding another when Ben Westwood was penalised for a dangerous tackle.

Warrington clawed back some respect when Chris Hicks, who has scored in every round of Super League this season, raced on to Briers' clever kick to the corner.

Hicks' try set up a tense finish, despite Briers missing the touchline conversion but Jeffries completed the win with a 70-metre burst, after intercepting King's wayward pass.

Report source: www.superleague.co.uk

Article: Victorious Bulls wait on injuries


Bulls set out to tame the Wolves pack
Thu March 13, 2008
Source: www.bradfordbulls.co.uk

The Bulls will be hoping for all the luck of the Irish on Sunday 16th March as they play host to Warrington Wolves at the Grattan Stadium. Returning to their preferred Sunday 3.00pm kick off time, the Bulls are back in action after their trip to Catalans last weekend.

The stars of the engage Super League will be out in force as two of the most exciting clubs battle it out. The Bulls return to Sunday afternoon rugby in what is anticipated to be an edge of your seat encounter. With both sides coming into the game after wins, the sides will face off for the much needed two-points with added confidence. Kick off is at 3.00pm and there is an afternoon full of fun for all the family.

Turnstiles open at 12.30pm with the Reserve Grade curtain raiser kicking off at 12.40pm. There will be a host of concourse entertainment as the supporters get in the gameday spirit. Supporters that missed the game against Catalans last weekend will get a change to see the victory as the match will be played on the television screens in the bars from 12.45pm.

The Pre-Match Entertainment will have an Irish Theme as the Bulls celebrate St Patrick's Day. Supporters will see the Joyce O'Donnell School of Irish Dancing who have proved to be very popular in previous years and the Dogsbody Ceilidh Band will be entertaining supporters as they drink in the Marquee bar before the game. The Beat from the Bowl will feature Irish band Scarlet Heights who will entertain the crowd from centre field from 2.20pm

Half Time Mini League has Queensbury take on Latchford Albion in the Under 8s and Under 9s leagues. The stars of the future will be gracing the Grattan Stadium Pitch in the Half Time Mini League, so get behind your local side and cheer them on!

Marketing Manager Katie Baxter said:

"It's going to be a whole day of fun, packed with some of the greatest Rugby League stars in the country. Both teams are looking to build on their latest wins and I am sure we are in for a fantastic game. We return to our preferred Sunday at 3.00pm time slot, and as it is the day before St Patrick's Day, we thought we would celebrate by having some of the best Irish entertainment as part of our pre-match entertainment package. We hope all the supporters from both teams get in the party spirit."

Tickets are now on sale from the Grattan Stadium Ticket Office. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9.30am until 5.00pm. The Ticket Office will also open on Saturday 15th March from 9.30am until 12.30pm and on Gameday from 11am until kick off.

Family discount packages are available on pre-purchased tickets for the Terracing and the Red Family Area of the Main Stand.

Special Quid-A-Kid vouchers will be available in the Bradford Telegraph & Argus, Spenborough Guardian, League Express and League Weekly.

News sent by: www.bradfordbulls.co.uk

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