Sam Hallas has signed with a new club in the Championship following his exit from Bradford Bulls after almost a decade at the club.
Hallas came through the Leeds Rhinos academy, making a total of four appearances before joining Bradford Bulls, initially on loan, before the deal was made permanent.
In total, he’d make 166 appearances for the Odsal club over two stints, having left midway through the 2022 season to sign with Newcastle. Hallas then linked up with Hunslet for the 2023 season before returning to Bradford in 2024, eventually playing a total of 10 Super League games this past year.
His exit was confirmed at the end of July with Guy Armitage, Dan Russell, Mitch Souter, Joe Keyes, Chris Atkin and Ed Chamberlain also announced to depart, whilst Phoenix Steindwede and Riley Dean have since also left – the latter of whom has joined Halifax Panthers.
Hallas departed the Bulls as their most-experienced player and that experience will now head to Dewsbury, with the Rams confirming his signing for the 2027 season.
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Bradford Bulls stalwart Sam Hallas signs with new club for 2027
The Rams have confirmed that Hallas has penned a two-year deal with the 29-year-old becoming the club’s first signing for next year.
A club statement announced: “The 29-year-old Bradford Bulls hooker/loose forward has signed a deal with the Rams that brings him here for the next two years.
“With 198 career appearances Hallas brings a wealth of experience to a young Dewsbury Squad, and will be able to help bring veteran knowledge to the team.
“Sam Hallas is the first new player signing for next year’s squad, strengthening the core of the team for 2027 and 2028.”
The Rams finished the 2026 season in 11th, just one place but six points outside the play-offs.
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Welcome the newest member of the team Sam Hallas 🐏
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— Dewsbury Rams (@DewsburyRams) September 29, 2026
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