Bradford Bulls sign Sam Barlow

Bradford Bulls have announced the signing of Sam Barlow on a one-year deal ahead of the 2020 Betfred Championship season.

The former Sheffield Eagles, Halifax and Leigh Centurions man joins Anthony England and Greg Johnson as the Bulls’ new signings for next year.

Barlow said: “I am really happy to get the deal done, I have an opportunity thanks to John and hopefully I can repay his faith on the field. 

“I have had a few tussles with Bradford over the years and now I want to start enjoying myself and progressing to being influential out on the pitch for the club.

“I have played with Steve Crossley and Anthony England before and the pack is starting to take shape – if we can impose ourselves on the pitch we can go well this season.”

Bradford Bulls Head Coach, John Kear, said: “Sam is a quality player, what we are getting is a very good rugby league player who we need in that middle channel.

“I am delighted we got the deal over the line because he can add something to us in the Championship, we are bringing players in it has taken time, our philosophy is don’t bring anyone in who won’t add value.”

Bradford Bulls begin their 2020 Betfred Championship campaign at home to London Broncos on Sunday 2 February.