2023 RFL Wheelchair Super League
| 2023 Betfred Wheelchair Super League | |
|---|---|
| League | Wheelchair Super League |
| Duration | 15 April – 15 October 2023 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Matches played | 33 |
| 2023 | |
| Champions |  Wigan Warriors |
| League Leaders |  Leeds Rhinos |
| Promotion and relegation | |
| Relegated to Championship | Warrington Wolves |
The 2023 Wheelchair Super League (also known as the 2023 Betfred Wheelchair Super League for sponsorship purposes) was the fourth season of the Rugby Football League (RFL) premier wheelchair rugby league competition.
The defending champions were Halifax Panthers who won the 2022 Grand Final, defeating Leeds Rhinos 52–48.[1][2][3]
For the 2023 season, North Wales Crusaders were relegated to the Championship. A magic round was incorporated into the wheelchair game for the first time, occurring on 15 April at the University of Birmingham.[4][5] Magic round was broadcast live on The Sportsman.[6] Following the success of magic round, further magic rounds were implemented through the season.[7]
The grand final was broadcast live on Sky Sports.[8]
Teams
[edit]
Halifax Panthers
Hull FC
Leeds Rhinos
London Roosters
Warrington Wolves
Wigan Warriors
Locations of the 2023 Wheelchair Super League teams in England
| Team | 2022 position | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax Panthers | 2nd | Calderdale College, Halifax |
| Hull F.C. | 2nd (Middle 5) | Hull FC Centre of Excellence, Hull |
| Leeds Rhinos | 1st | Leeds Beckett University sports arena, Leeds |
| London Roosters | 4th | Medway Park, Gillingham |
| Warrington Wolves | 4th (Middle 5) | Warrington |
| Wigan Warriors | 3rd | Robin Park Arena, Wigan |
Regular season table
[edit]Source:[9]
| POS | CLUB | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | DIFF | PTS | QUALIFICATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leeds Rhinos (L) |
10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 710 | 298 | 412 | 16 | Advance to semi-finals |
| 2 |  London Roosters |
10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 566 | 306 | 260 | 16 | |
| 3 | Wigan Warriors (C) |
10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 605 | 361 | 244 | 10 | |
| 4 |  Halifax Panthers |
10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 519 | 351 | 168 | 10 | |
| 5 |  Hull FC |
10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 344 | 514 | −170 | 8 | |
| 6 |  Warrington Wolves (R) |
10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 138 | 1052 | −914 | 0 | Relegated to Championship |
Playoffs
[edit]Semi Finals
[edit]- Leeds Rhinos
54–44 
Halifax Panthers[10] - London Roosters
34–43 
Wigan Warriors[11][12]
Grand Final
[edit]| Leeds Rhinos
|
42–50 | Wigan Warriors
|
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Boyd-Ward (3), Collins (4), Halliwell, Mulhall Goals: Collins (2), Halliwell |
report |
Tries: Heggie (3), Lane (2), Wooloff, Roberts (2), Rigby Goals: Roberts (7) |
National Basketball Centre, Manchester[13]
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References
[edit]- ^ "Wheelchair Super League Grand Final: Halifax Panthers win thriller final 52–48 vs Leeds Rhinos". Sky Sports. 2 October 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Wheelchair Super League Grand Final: Halifax Panthers beat Leeds Rhinos to win title". BBC Sport. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Leeds Rhinos come up short in thrilling Wheelchair Grand Final against Halifax despite sensational comeback". Serious About Rugby League. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Taking World Cup winning momentum outside the heartlands for Magic round". Love Rugby League. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "The first Magic Round of the 2023 Betfred Wheelchair Super League is here!". Rugby-League.com. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "The Sportsman To Show Betfred Wheelchair Super League Triple-Header". The Sportsman. 8 April 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Wheelchair Rugby League all set for Medway Magic". www.rugby-league.com. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Wheelchair Super League Grand Final Preview: Leeds Rhinos vs Halifax Panthers". Everything Rugby League. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Match Centre". Rugby-League.com.
- ^ "Match Report – Leeds Rhinos 54 Halifax Panthers 44". Leeds Rhinos Foundation. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Fletcher, Charlotte (9 October 2023). "Wheelchair side reach Grand Final". Wigan Warriors. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Warriors beat Roosters to reach Grand Final". BBC Sport. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Wheelchair Super League Grand Final: Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors fall back on experience for title clash". Sky Sports. Retrieved 1 March 2024.