The Qualifiers: Wakefield 48-18 Bradford

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Image caption, Nick Scruton joined Wakefield from Bradford Bulls in March 2014

Wakefield picked up their first win of The Qualifiers with a comfortable 48-18 victory over local rivals Bradford.

The hosts built up a 24-point cushion in the first half with tries from Jonny Molloy, Mickey Sio, Mika Simon, Nick Scruton and Lee Smith.

Adrian Purtell got the Bulls on the board before the break before Dale Ferguson went over after the interval.

Reece Lyne, Matty Ashurst and Jacob Miller crossed to end any comeback hopes before James Clare's consolation.

Wakefield: L. Smith, Owen, Tupou, Arundel, Lyne, Miller, T. Smith, Scruton, Sio, Anderson, Molloy, Ashurst, Simon.

Replacements: Washbrook, Godinet, Walker, Mullally.

Bradford: Clare, Williams, Purtell, Blythe, Caro, Gaskell, Addy, Clough, O'Brien, Sidlow, Olbison, Ferguson, Pitts.

Replacements: M. Ryan, Lauaki, Crossley, Siejka.