Prop Pele joins Bradford after Hull FC release

Franklin Pele made eight appearances for Hull FC

Prop Franklin Pele has joined Championship side Bradford Bulls after being released from his Hull FC contract.

The 23-year-old New Zealander joined the Airlie Birds on a two-year deal before this season but has failed to become a regular in the team.

After being sent off on his debut in the derby defeat by Hull KR, and subsequently banned for three matches, he made just eight appearances for the club.

He also received a one-match suspension following a yellow card in the club's defeat by Leigh Leopards.

Pele, who was one of Hull's four overseas quota players, was sent on loan to York Knights last month and made two appearances for the Championship side.

He has now joined the Bulls, who are fifth in the second tier, on a deal until the end of the year.