Ross Oakes
Ross Oakes (born 12 October 1996) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for Midlands Hurricanes in RFL League 1, on DR loan from the Sheffield Eagles in Betfred Championship. Background Oakes was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. He is a product of the Bradford Bulls Academy system and signed his first professional contract in October 2015. Oakes previously played for local amateur side Drighlington ARLFC. Bradford Bulls 2016 - 2016 Season Oakes did not feature in any of the pre season friendlies. He featured in round 10 against Dewsbury then in round 17 Workington Town. Oakes then played in the Championship Shield in Game 6 against Workington to the final against Sheffield. 2017 - 2017 Season Oakes featured in the pre-season friendlies against Huddersfield and the Keighley Cougars. Oakes featured in round 1 Hull Kingston Rovers to round 13 against Sheffield then in round 17 game against Featherstone to round 19 Oldham. He also featured in the Championship Shield Game 7 Rochdale. Oakes also played in the 2017 Challenge Cup in round 4 against Featherstone. At the end of the season Oakes signed a two-year contract extension with the Bradford club. 2018 - 2018