Bulls stun Saints with fightback
Bradford Bulls have defeated both St Helens and Leeds this season
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Friday, 24, Apr 2009 10:29
Super League leaders St Helens suffered a shock 30-34 defeat to lowly Bradford at Knowsley Road.
The Bulls came from 26-10 down at the break to stun the Saints and notch up only their third win of the season.
Bradford led early on through Semi Tadulala's brace but the home side fought back after Ade Gardner, Francis Meli (2), and Gary Wheeler crashed over before the break.
But the Bulls mounted a sensational second-half comeback with Craig Kopczak, Sam Burgess, and Michael Worrincy touching down while Paul Sykes finished with five goals.
The win for the Bulls moves them into 11th position while the Saints' lead remains at four points.
That was after second-placed Leeds crashed to a 4-21 defeat to Harlequins at Headingley Carnegie.
The reigning champions were undone by a try in each half from David Howell while Chad Randall also crossed the line.
Rob Purdham kicked over four goals and a drop goal for Quins. The Rhinos scored a consolation try a minute from time through Robert
Burrow.
Quins are up to sixth place while Leeds stay in joint-second place with Huddersfield and Wakefield on 14 points.