sentences:  Bradford once again beat newcomers Salford City Reds 34–14 to stay top of the league.The WCC got even worse for the Bulls as they lost 64–14 to Auckland Warriors in the return fixture and also lost 54–14 to Penrith Panthers.August 1997
  
  Bradford faced off against arch-rivals Leeds Rhinos at Odsal in a game which the Bulls were victors beating Leeds 22–8.