Jaden Barraclough & Morgan Punchard: Cornwall bring in pair on loan

Cornwall have signed Bradford Bulls hooker Jaden Barraclough and Hunslet half back Morgan Punchard on loan.

Barraclough, 19, through the Bulls' academy and signed his first professional deal in October 2021.

He has yet to make a first team appearance for Bradford but has featured in their reserves and comes in after a number of injuries at Cornwall.

Punchard has played twice for Hunslet this season and was part of the side that won 54-10 at Cornwall last month.

The pair could both make their Cornwall debuts against third-tier leaders Dewsbury Rams on Sunday.

"Rugby league at this level is brutal and for many of our players, certainly the younger ones, this is the first time they have played a consistent amount of competitive games," Cornwall head coach Mike Abbot told the club website.

"Going forward, they will 100% be better for the experiences from this season but in the here and now, getting loan players helps us massively."