The Bradford Bulls suffered a 40-16 defeat at Hull KR in a Betfred Super League fixture that saw England international Joe Burgess reach a personal landmark of 200 career tries.
Milestone for Burgess but Bradford show fight
Burgess, aged 31, crossed twice at Craven Park to take his career tally to 200. His first try opened the scoring and his second came as part of an 18-point run after half-time that put the result beyond the visitors. Despite the loss, Bradford generated noteworthy moments, including a try capitalised on by centre Guy Armitage and a length-of-the-field effort from winger Connor Wynne, who appeared to pick up a shoulder injury during his score.
Key events and scorers
- Final score: Hull KR 40, Bradford Bulls 16
- Hull KR tries: Burgess 2, Jack Broadbent, Tyrone May, Jez Litten, Tom Davies, Elliot Minchella
- Hull KR goals: Hampshire 3, Martin 3
- Bradford tries: Guy Armitage, Connor Wynne, Andy Ackers
- Bradford goals: Hooley 2
The first half ended 16-10 to the home side after a lively opening period. Broadbent levelled for Hull KR following Bradford captain Joe Mellor's grubber kick, only for Broadbent to restore the lead soon after. May then produced a spectacular long-range individual try, carrying the ball from deep inside his own half to score along the right touchline.
| Team | Tries | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Hull KR | Burgess 2, Broadbent, May, Litten, Davies, Minchella | Hampshire 3, Martin 3 |
| Bradford Bulls | Armitage, Wynne, Ackers | Hooley 2 |
Context and implications for Bradford
The defeat leaves Bradford third from bottom of the Super League table. While the Bulls showed resilience, particularly in moments when they forced errors and created attacking chances, the second-half surge from Hull KR put the game beyond reach. There was a late try for Andy Ackers that underlined Bradford's persistence, but Robins skipper Elliot Minchella sealed the scoring with a touchdown under the posts.
There was also off-field news concerning Guy Armitage: the club has confirmed he will leave Bradford at the end of the season. The loss of experienced players and the need to manage injuries such as Wynne's shoulder will be factors for the coaching staff to address as the Bulls look to climb the table.
Fans looking for practical information: keep an eye on official club channels for medical updates and squad announcements ahead of the next fixture.
