Lowes expecting big things from Bulls’ new signings

Bradford coach James Lowes has welcomed new signings James Clare and Matt Ryan to his club, and is now expecting the two players to bring real quality to his team.

Clare joined from Castleford on a deal until the end of 2016, while Ryan has signed on until the end of the current campaign.

“Both have good Super League experience and I think that is going to be important heading into the Super 8s,” Lowes told his club’s official website.

“James is a young lad, who is going to have a long future in the game.

“He is a finisher with great pace and when he became available, we grabbed him.

“Matt had a great season with Wakefield last year and has got a few Super League games under his belt.

“He offers us fantastic cover, both in the back-row and in the centres.

“You want competition for places and they should certainly lift what we are doing in training.”