Bradford College Students Attend Bradford Bulls Rugby Match

Over 300 Students and Staff Experience Live Rugby at Odsal Stadium

On Sunday 1 March, more than 300 students and staff from Bradford College attended a Bradford Bulls rugby league match against Toulouse Olympique at Odsal Stadium. The event formed part of an ongoing partnership between the college and the Bradford Bulls rugby club.

First-Time Live Rugby Experience for Many

For a number of students, the match marked their first time watching a live rugby league game. This provided an opportunity to engage with one of Bradford’s prominent sporting organisations and experience a professional sporting environment firsthand.

Partnership Aims and Comments

• Ian Stafford, Commercial Manager at Bradford Bulls, highlighted the enthusiasm of the students and noted the partnership’s growth, emphasising plans to create further opportunities for young people to gain practical experience with the club.
• Anita Ladva-Cheung, Head of Department for Student Recruitment and External Relations at Bradford College, commented on the value of such experiences beyond the classroom, noting their role in building confidence and community connections.

Future Collaboration

The partnership between Bradford College and Bradford Bulls is set to expand, with plans to offer students additional opportunities to develop industry insights and hands-on skills through involvement with the club and related events.

The college expressed thanks to the Bradford Bulls for their support and to all students and staff who participated in the event, describing the takeover as a notable highlight of the season.