BRADFORD BULLS have signed former Wigan Warriors prop Ryan Sutton on a one-year deal with the option of another 12 months.

The 30-year-old made 118 appearances for his hometown club Wigan, scoring 11 tries, over a period of five seasons between 2014 and 2018

Sutton joined Canberra Raiders ahead of the 2019 NRL campaign and spent four seasons in the Australian capital before moving to Canterbury Bulldogs on a AU$550,000-a-year deal.

But a series of serious injuries – including hip and knee issues – saw Sutton play just 13 NRL matches for the Bulldogs before the forward ruptured his bicep whilst on a train-and-trial deal with Gold Coast Titans.

Upon joining the Odsal outfit, Sutton said: “I’m really excited to be joining the Bradford Bulls. Getting back into Super League is such an exciting time for everyone in the community and I’m really looking forward to being a part of history with this great team.

“I can’t wait to get over to England and meet the team, coaches and especially you fans ahead of the 2026 season, I can’t wait to get stuck in.”

Bradford boss Kurt Haggerty labelled Sutton’s capture a “massive statement”: “After speaking to Ryan on a couple of occasions over the last week I knew he was the perfect fit for the Bulls, he is ultra-competitive, physical and ambitious.

“He is a massive statement signing for the club. He will bring a wealth of experience and a healthy competitive nature to the team.”