Catalans Dragons Extend Winning Streak with Victory Over Bradford Bulls
Solomona Faataape has scored five tries in his past four appearances.
Tries: Lipowicz, Allen, Bousquet, Faataape, Leeming, Staines
Goals: Aispuro-Bichet (5)
Tries: Sutton, Ryan, Wynne (2), Aekins
Goals: Atkin, Dean
Catalans Dragons secured their third win in four Super League matches by defeating the Bradford Bulls. The home team led 22-10 at halftime, with tries from Zac Lipowicz, Josh Allen, Julian Bousquet, and Solomona Faataape contributing to their advantage.
For the visitors, Ryan Sutton and Ethan Ryan scored tries in the first half. Early in the second half, Connor Wynne's try offered Bradford renewed hope of a comeback.
However, additional tries from Kruise Leeming and Charlie Staines extended Catalans' lead, effectively putting the game out of reach despite efforts from Caleb Aekins and a second try by Wynne.
The French side remain in eighth place, accumulating 16 points from 15 games, matching seventh-placed Leigh. Bradford, having won only two of their last ten matches, sit in 10th position.
Team Lineups
Catalans: Staines, Makinson, Aispuro-Bichet, Faataape, Cotric, Sexton, Dodd, Allen, Leeming, Navarette, Maria, Lipowicz, Bousquet.
Interchanges: Satae, Condon, Wilson, Laguerre.
Bradford: Aekins, Wynne, Armitage, Ryan, Nikorima, Atkin, Sutton, Ackers, Doro, Russell, Blake, Steinwede, Mellor.
Interchanges: Scurr, Gardiner, Peposhi, Dean.
