Ross Oakes signs new Bradford deal

Bradford have handed centre Ross Oakes a new two-year deal with the club.

The 23-year-old came through the club’s academy and made his professional debut in 2016.

He established himself as a regular first-team player last season, scoring nine tries in 23 games for the Bulls.

Oakes said: “I’m delighted to have signed a full-time contract for the next two years, with it being my hometown club.

“It was an easy decision for me to make and I’m keen to make this season one of my best and help the team move forward.”

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