GARDINER JOINS THE BULLS

Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Will Gardiner on a two-year deal ahead of our return to Super League in 2026.

The 24-year-old made his first team debut for Hull FC in 2022 and has since featured 32 times for the ‘Airlie Birds’. 

Gardiner, who can operate as a prop or at loose forward, also had loan spells at Betfred Championship sides Doncaster RLFC and Featherstone Rovers throughout the 2025 campaign. 

Will Gardiner said:

“I’m buzzing to have signed at this great club, I can’t wait to pull the jersey on and get in front of the fans they are a really loyal group. It’s obviously a massive club with a rich history and a loyal fan base and that really attracted me to the Bulls.

“After having a chat with Kurt and hearing the way he wants to play with the group of players we are building, it really suits me and my game. 

“I like to think I am a hard-working player and I’ll do the tough stuff that is needed, I like to think I can bring a physicality to the team and play big minutes. I still have loads to improve on, I am only young but I am really hungry, I want to play first team rugby and I can’t wait to bring my style to the Bulls. 

“I had a tough year last year at Hull with injuries so I think moving into a new environment will help me put my best foot forward in my career and I think the Bulls will be the place to do that. 

“Everyone knows what the Bulls have brought in the past, hopefully we can replicate some of the times its had before. It is a really exciting time for me, the fans and everyone who supports the club. 

Bradford Bulls Head Coach Kurt Haggerty said: 

“Will has very much gone under the radar at Hull. He's had a pretty good year, he's big, he's English and he's a young front-rower who has got a lot of potential. There's a lot of work I think we can do with him and I think there's a potentially very good Super League player in there.”