Bradford have become the latest club to furlough the majority of staff in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Bulls follow several other clubs in making the decision, including Leeds Rhinos and Salford Red Devils.
Furloughing is part of a scheme which allows employees to be paid 80% of their wage up to £2,500 per month by the government, with many business currently suffering financially as a result of coronavirus.
In a statement released on their official club website, Bradford said: “Bradford Bulls can confirm earlier this week the majority of staff have been placed on furlough leave as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The majority of Bradford’s players and staff have been placed on furlough leave. Credit: Mark Cosgrove/News Images
“Following Government guidance, the club closed its team shop and offices last week with ‘The Big One’ lottery also temporarily ceasing.
“As a result of this move, which is in line with rugby clubs up and down the country, the club can no longer process and post orders through our Online Shop. All orders placed by Friday 27th March have been dispatched.
“There will be limited content distributed via Social Media but no emails throughout this period. The safety of players, staff and supporters is our priority through these unprecedented times.
“The club would like to place on record its thanks to all key workers who are working tirelessly. We wish you all the best of health and we will communicate further updates when they are available.”
