Bradford's relegation from the Super League was confirmed on Monday after they dropped their legal challenge to the points deduction imposed by the Rugby Football League in February.
The Bulls, who were docked six points for going into administration for the second time in two years, lost an appeal against the six-point deduction on June 11, but chairman Marc Green announced a fortnight later their decision to go to the High Court in a bid to have the ruling overturned.
However, they have lost all four matches under new coach James Lowes since then and are currently 13 points from safety with just six matches left after Sunday's 52-26 defeat at Huddersfield.
A spokesperson for the Bradford board of directors said in a statement: "As part of our last press release on the matter, the directors indicated the club would only proceed with legal action in the event it would be of potential benefit to the Bulls.
"With a heavy heart and a degree of reluctance, the board have therefore taken the decision not to pursue any legal challenge to the points deduction imposed earlier this season.
"For the record, the original appeal against the points deduction was correct and amongst other factors, was as a result of the Rugby Football League's policy and procedure being flawed.
"Following the hearing by the sporting sanction appeal panel, we felt the decision was legally incorrect and all the advice from our legal advisors confirmed this.
"In fact, our appeal has not only endorsed the review of the insolvency policy currently being undertaken by the RFL, but has expedited it - which can only benefit the sport as a whole."
Source: AFP
