Army Rugby League star signs new deal with Bradford Bulls
Army Rugby League player Michael 'Micky' Hoyle has signed a new deal with the Bradford Bulls for the 2023 season.
The forward, who also became a new father shortly after penning the deal, joined the club on trial from the Army towards the start of the 2022 season in a new link-up between the club and the Armed Forces.
Hoyle was awarded his first team bow against Featherstone in June, as he continued to impress for the Reserves throughout the year.
He followed up with a second-team appearance against the Widnes Vikings and then scored in a recent World Cup warm-up fixture against Greece.
Micky is targeting more games for Mark Dunning's side in 2023, where he believes he has "a lot more to offer" on the field of play.
He said: "I am absolutely over the moon to be staying on at Bradford for another season. I feel this season has gone really well for me. I have learned a lot while I've been here.
"It has been a dream of mine as a kid to play professional rugby and especially for it to be with the Bradford Bulls, the team I grew up supporting.
"My aim for next season is to put a stamp on a starting shirt and get a lot more game time as I feel I have got a lot more to offer the club and the team," he added.
Head Coach Mark Dunning has praised Micky's development in 2022, insisting he and the team can "write their own destiny" heading into next season.
He said: "I'm really pleased to have Micky here for next year, he has shown real progression and development in his game and it's evident for all to see, from joining us from the Army to making his first team debut.
"He's a keen competitor in everything he does, coming from the Armed Forces, it's in his nature and it's a real good trait to have.
"Next season, the same applies to Micky as everyone else, they get a clean slate and a chance to write their own destiny for the upcoming season," he added.
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