Bradford Bulls confirm signing of ex-Man of Steel Danny Brough from Wakefield Trinity

Veteran Wakefield Trinity half-back Danny Brough’s move to Bradford Bulls has been officially confirmed.
Danny Brough kicking in Trinity's March Challenge Cup win over Bradford. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.Danny Brough kicking in Trinity's March Challenge Cup win over Bradford. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.
Danny Brough kicking in Trinity's March Challenge Cup win over Bradford. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

The Yorkshire Evening Post revealed on Wednesday Brough needs surgery on a hip injury and may have played his last game for Trinity.

The 37-year-old’s signing by Bradford on a two-year deal - beginning next season - was reported last month, but had not been announced by the Betfred Championship club.

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Brough suffered a knee injury in Trinity’s Super League round one defeat at Hull KR in January and returned when Wakefield beat Bulls in a Coral Challenge Cup tie just days before rugby league was suspended because of coronavirus.

The 2013 Man of Steel told Bulls’ website: "I am really pleased to have signed.

“It is a challenge I am looking forward to and I see a club progressing from its darkest days to hopefully a brighter future.

“The Bradford lads really impressed me in the cup tie back in March, I thought they were the better team, they really stood up against us and that stands the side in good stead.

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"I am hoping I can try and bring a winning mentality and great attitude to the side and help when times get tough to knuckle down and get the boys over the line."

Bulls coach John kear, right, with Wakefield's Chris Chester. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.Bulls coach John kear, right, with Wakefield's Chris Chester. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.
Bulls coach John kear, right, with Wakefield's Chris Chester. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

The move reunites Brough with his former Hull coach John Kear, who recently penned a fresh two-year deal to keep him at Bradford until at least the end of the 2022 season.

Kear said: “It is a key signing, it shows the true ambition of the club.

“Our priority is to keep our essential players, but when you have absolute quality coming available you have to pursue it, we did and we are delighted Danny signed.” Kear added: “We are operating on a tight budget, but Danny has agreed to come because he likes the challenge ahead of him and because we have a great relationship.

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“What I want Danny to bring is the element of composure through his experience and he is a very tough competitor and I want that ruthless competitive edge in our squad.

“He will help the younger players realise Super League isn’t a distant dream but a hard-nosed desire and he is without doubt a huge talent.”

Bulls are currently tenants at Tetley’s Stadium in Dewsbury, Brough’s hometown club where he began his professional career.

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