Callum Bustin


Callum Bustin is an English professional rugby union footballer who plays for Yorkshire Carnegie in the RFU Championship.
Bustin previously played rugby league as a for the London Broncos in the Championship, and spent time on loan from the Broncos at Oxford and the London Skolars. He was contracted to the Castleford Tigers in the Super League and spent time on loan from Castleford at the Newcastle Thunder and the Bradford Bulls in League 1. He then joined the Bradford Bulls on a permanent deal and played in the third tier and in the Betfred Championship.

Background

Bustin was born in London, England.

Early Career

Callum came through the academy at London Broncos. During the 2016 League 1 season Bustin was loaned out to Oxford Rugby League. He featured against North Wales Crusaders, Rochdale Hornets, Doncaster R.L.F.C., Hemel Stags and Gloucestershire All Golds.
Bustin made his debut for the Broncos in a 2016 RFL Championship match against Halifax R.L.F.C..
During the 2017 season, Callum was loaned to League 1 side London Skolars before being recalled by the Broncos to play in the Championship against Dewsbury Rams. Bustin was then loaned back to Oxford where he scored his first professional try by scoring a brace against Hemel Stags. After a 12-game stint at the London Skolars, Callum signed a pay as you play deal with Newcastle Thunder whilst he was training for Super League side Castleford Tigers.
Following the 2017 season Castleford Tigers announced the signing of Bustin on trial. However he was loaned to League 1 side Bradford Bulls for the 2018 season.

Bradford Bulls

2018 - 2018 Season
Callum played in the pre-season game against Keighley Cougars.
Bustin featured in Round 3 to Round 11 then in Round 14 to Round 18. He also played in Round 24 to Round 26. Bustin also featured in the 2018 Challenge Cup in Round 3 and Round 5.
At the end of the season Bustin signed a permanent 1 Year Deal with the Bulls.
2019 - 2019 Season
Callum played in the pre-season friendly against York City Knights and also in the RFL Yorkshire Cup against Halifax R.L.F.C. and Dewsbury Rams.
He featured in Round 5 to Round 7 then in Round 9 to Round 10. Callum then featured in Round 16 then again in Round 19 to Round 20. Bustin also played in the 2019 Challenge Cup in Round 4 to Round 5.

Statistics

Statistics do not include pre-season friendlies.
SeasonAppearanceTriesGoalsF/GPoints
2018 Bradford Bulls2070028
2019 Bradford Bulls100000
Total3070028