JAYDEN NIKORIMA will be donning the Bradford Bulls shirt in 2026 after signing a three-year deal with the new Super League club.

Nikorima had also been linked with a move to St Helens, but the Bulls have fended off “fierce competition” to bring in the 29-year-old.

The New Zealander began his career with Sydney Roosters, registering just seven appearances before plying his trade in the Queensland Cup with Redcliffe, Brisbane and then the Sunshine Coast as a Melbourne Storm player.

Having initially made the move to Super League to join Catalans Dragons, Nikorima went on to join Salford.

Nikorima registered eight tries in 24 appearances for the Red Devils and was part of the tumultuous ongoings at the club during the 2025 season.

Upon signing for the Bulls, Nikorima said:  “I am super pumped to be joining the Bulls, they were my dad’s favourite Super League team when I was growing up.

“It’s a really exciting time for the club and I’m looking forward to ripping in, meeting the fans and wearing that Bulls jersey.”

Bradford boss Kurt Haggerty said: “It’s a massive signing for the club, he is a sought after pivot who a lot of teams have been chasing and I am really happy he has chosen to play for Bradford Bulls.

“He is very much a point of difference, he is extremely quick, brave and talented. He fits exactly how I want to play and there is a lot more to Jayden Nikorima I can help him unlock and help him take next step in his career.

“I won’t expect him to play one side, I expect him to play both sides complimenting Rowan (Milnes), making him flip and play both sides as well so I have two very good half backs -one who can control a game and one who can break open a game.

“Numerous clubs have been chasing Jayden and they are big clubs too, so to get him over line shows the weight the badge has in Super League and the journey we are going on, with Jayden being a part of that.”