sentences:  Bradford once again reached the Challenge Cup Final for the 2nd year in a row and similar to last year they beat arch rivals Leeds Rhinos to get there; in a tight game the Bulls were 24–10 victors.April 1997
  
  April started off with a 38–12 win against Castleford Tigers keeping the Bulls at the top of the table.A last minute drop goal from Steve McNamara ensure that the Bulls beat London Broncos 19–14.