The prop will be leaving the MKM Stadium at the end of the season
Ligi Sao in action for Hull FC.
Bradford Bulls have confirmed the addition of Hull FC prop forward Ligi Sao ahead of the 2027 Super League season.
Sao has penned a one-year deal with the Bulls in a move that sees him follow his former Hull teammates Cam Scott and Sam Eseh to Odsal, as well as John Bateman and James Bentley.
The Samoa international has spent the last seven seasons with Hull, having joined the club ahead of the 2020 season and in that time he has made 116 appearances for the East Yorkshire outfit, scoring five tries.
The 33-year-old started his career with Manly Sea Eagles in 2013 before representing New Zealand Warriors for four seasons in the NRL. As such, he makes the move to Bradford with the experience of playing 47 times in the premier competition down under as well.
“I am excited to be joining the Bulls, I am looking forward to a new environment and to be playing my rugby under Kurt [Haggerty] in a Bradford shirt,” Sao said.
“They style of rugby Kurt wants his teams to play really appealed to me. When I sat down with Kurt, Brian Noble and Jason Hirst they told me their plans and they want me to be a leader in the team. I have been around for a while and they want to see me use my experience so that will be an awesome challenge for me with a new group as I want to earn the respect of my team-mates.
“I have enjoyed my time at Hull, it is a great town with good people and I hear the same things about Bradford and their supporters and how much they love their club. I just want to enjoy the experience and keep playing some good footy.
“Playing in Vegas will be a blessing, rugby league has blessed me with big games in my career and it is another one for me to look forward to.
“I don’t want to look too far forward however, I just want to get a good pre-season under my belt with my new team-mates, work hard, earn their respect and build something special together.
On his latest recruit for next season, Haggerty added: “I am really pleased to get Ligi’s signature over the line. He brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the team, he’s big, physical and talented and he is exactly what we are looking for heading into the 2027 season. He is a highly respected player within the game and he will fit in brilliantly within our group.”