Friday 13 January 2017 19:20, UK
The Rugby Football League have agreed a deal with a consortium to set up a new professional club in Bradford for next season.
Former Super League and World Club champions Bradford Bulls were liquidated last week after a bid to save the club was rejected.
But following a thorough review and consultation with potential owners throughout the week, the RFL board has approved a decision to offer the new club membership to the Kingstone Press Championship.
They will start the campaign, which gets underway next month, with a 12-point deduction. The club will continue to play at Odsal Stadium.
RFL director of operations Karen Moorhouse said: “The last few weeks have been extremely difficult for all those involved, particularly the former players, staff and families of Bradford Bulls.
"They have conducted themselves with complete professionalism and integrity throughout this period.
“The RFL is confident that the consortium selected to run a new club in Bradford will provide an exciting and stable future for Rugby League in the city.
"They outlined a strong vision, have relevant and extensive experience and we are confident that they offer the best opportunity to take a new club forward.
"We have always said that the city of Bradford needs and deserves a Rugby League club that it can be proud of and we believe this new club can deliver that.”
