Bradford sign Ben Kavanagh

Bradford Bulls have confirmed that they have signed Scotland prop Ben Kavanagh from Widnes.

The 27-year-old can play in the back row as well as at prop, and he has joined up with Scotland colleagues Dale Ferguson, Danny Addy, Jonny Walker and Oscar Thomas.

“Ben is a big agile dynamic runner of the ball and has a real physical presence in defence,” said Bradford managing director Steve Ferres.

“He has teamed up with our Scottish internationals and will be pushing for a place in their Four Nations team come the back of 2016.

“Ben has loads of first grade experience, which will be valuable when experience will be called upon.

“We were able to secure his services despite having to fight off interest from other Super League clubs.

“He choose us over those clubs. He likes what we are doing here and believes with us he will be able achieve his true potential.”