Bradford re-signs John Bateman on two-year deal for 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Bradford Bulls announced the re-signing of forward John Bateman for the 2027 season on August 4, 2026. Bateman, 32, has made three appearances for North Queensland Cowboys this season. He began his career at Bradford and previously played for Wigan Warriors, Canberra Raiders, and Wests Tigers. Expressing his excitement about returning, Bateman stated it gives him 'goosebumps' to think about playing at Odsal again. Bradford holds an option for a third year on his contract.
- •Bateman has played three games with North Queensland this season.
- •He started his career at Bradford in 2011 at age 17.
- •Bradford got promoted back to the Super League recently.
- •He expressed a desire to return since Bradford's promotion.
- •Bradford holds an option for a third year on the contract.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Bradford re-sign England forward Bateman for 2027
"Bradford Bulls re-sign North Queensland Cowboys forward John Bateman on a two-year deal for the 2027 season.
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