Bradford Bulls are thought to be in with a serious shout of being granted Super League status next year.
Application criteria for the vacant twelfth position in the competition were set out last week, and some observers believe the Bulls will come out on top in the race for the spot.
Six clubs are in the running for the position. Joining the Already a subscriber? Log in here
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