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York Knights have agreed a two year deal with winger, David Nofoaluma, thanks to support from Squadbuilder! The former NRL winger spent 2026 on loan with the Knights from Newcastle Thunder, who he joined when his previous club, Halifax Panthers went out of business. He made hi…
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Huddersfield Giants utility back Tanguy Zenon has signed a one-year contract for the 2027 season. The 24-year-old Frenchman joined the Giants in February after a short spell with Halifax Panthers. Zenon scored three tries in 12 games for the Super League side, who finished the…
ReportedBBC
Tanguy signed midway through the season from Halifax Panthers and has proven to be a reliable asset to the team when called upon, 12 appearances and three tries, and also trustworthy from the boot has ...
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Leeds Rhinos will look to finish their season in style when they return to the Betfred Wheelchair Super League Grand Final on Sunday 20 September, taking on Halifax Panthers at Belle Vue Leisure ...
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Halifax Panthers have confirmed the future of head coach Kyle Eastmond – insisting he WILL lead them in the Championship in 2027.
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The Championship transfers keep on coming, with a number of clubs continuing to build their squads heading into 2027. Here’s a lowdown on the latest deals being done across the competition. London Broncos have turned their attentions to Midlands Hurricanes halfback Sully Medfo…
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The Championship transfers keep on coming, with a number of clubs continuing to build their squads heading into 2027. Here’s a lowdown on the latest deals being done across the competition. London Broncos have turned their attentions to Midlands Hurricanes halfback Sully Medfo…
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Former Super League stalwart Ben Crooks has taken to social media to announce his retirement following the conclusion of Halifax Panthers ’ Championship campaign. Crooks – who turned 33 in June – has spent three-and-a-half years with Fax, and played the final game of his caree…
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London Broncos bounced back from their first defeat of the Championship season with a comfortable win over Halifax Panthers that secured them the League Leaders Shield.
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The Bradford Bulls Wheelchair Team face defending champions Halifax Panthers in their penultimate fixture of their first year back in Super League. Halifax currently sit top of the table and are looking to successfully defend their title and could clinch top spot with victory …
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One of the initial three parties interesting in making their case – Halifax businessman Tony Wood – did not pursue their interest but with another throwing their hat into the ring, three options are being taken forward. The Shay is home to Halifax’s professional sports clubs, …
ReportedThe YP
Rob Hawkins stars as Halifax Panthers thrash Leeds Rhinos to earn their sixth Wheelchair Challenge Cup final triumph and second in a row.
ReportedBBC
Ex-Leeds and Hull FC centre Liam Sutcliffe has left Huddersfield Giants with immediate effect. Having not played Super League since April 2025, a string of two serious injuries has kept him sidelined, before he eventually managed to return in the Giants’ reserve grade. Last we…
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Liam Sutcliffe has joined Betfred Championship side Halifax Panthers on a rolling weekly loan.
ReportedHuddersfield Giants Official
Defending champions Halifax Panthers will take on Leeds Rhinos in the Betfred Wheelchair Challenge Cup Final on Saturday 25 July at Robin Park Leisure Centre as they reach a second, consecutive final and hunt their first piece of silverware in their bid to retain the treble.
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Ex-Warrington Wolves winger Alfie Johnson will return to Super League in 2027, after his move back to the top flight has been confirmed. Johnson will link up with Castleford Tigers next year, joining Ryan Carr’s side on a two-year deal. Currently at Halifax, the speedster was …
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Castleford Tigers sign Halifax winger Alfie Johnson on a two-year deal for the 2027 season.
ReportedBBC
✍️ JOHNSON PENS TWO YEAR CAS DEAL ⚫️🟡🐯Castleford Tigers are delighted to announce the signing of Alfie Johnson from Halifax Panthers for the 2027 season an...
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Huddersfield Giants owner Ken Davy has revealed he has withdrawn his interest in buying the Shay Stadium. Putting an end to a near 20-month saga, Davy initially announced his plan to purchase the Halifax-based stadium in January 2025, expressing an interest in moving the Giant…
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Former England international, NRL and Super League star Gareth Widdop has taken the first steps in his coaching career, albeit in a rugby union role as opposed to rugby league, where he made his name. Widdop, 37, retired from rugby league at the end of the 2024 season, finishi…
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Most Super League players who aren’t in Challenge Cup action will be enjoying a restful weekend, but for some, they have joined Championship sides in a bid to find game time. Players from five different clubs have all joined a range of different teams, with the likes of Salfor…
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Wheelchair Full Game | Bradford Bulls vs Halifax Panthers
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Bradford Bulls have recalled a forward from Championship club Halifax Panthers who have since been able to loan in a Leigh Leopards young gun. Kurt Haggerty has confirmed that he may struggle to name a 21-man squad given the number of players who are suffering from injury and …
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Wheelchair Full Game | Bradford Bulls vs Halifax Panthers
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Brandon Douglas will return to Halifax Panthers on a short-term loan deal from Bradford Bulls. Douglas joined Kurt Haggerty’s side this off-season, after earning an opportunity to play in Super League following stand-out form in the Championship over the past few seasons. The …
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Round 8 of the Betfred Championship kicks off with Salford hosting Halifax Panthers on Saturday.
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A Leon Cowen try proved to be the difference between Salford and Halifax in Round 8 of the Betfred Championship on Friday Night, as the Panthers secured back-to-back wins.
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One Championship club have confirmed two loanees arriving from Super League amid the departure of an experienced playmaker. North Wales Crusaders have looked to the loan market and brought in youngsters from Leigh Leopards and Warrington Wolves ahead of their fixture against H…
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Huddersfield Giants have bolstered their squad with the loan signing of three Leeds Rhinos youngsters. Luke Robinson’s side had a huge 16 players unavailable for their Challenge Cup tie with Hull KR, and as it stands only one player is set to return this week. Tanguy Zenon was…
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Round Six of the Betfred Championship is complete, and the big news this week saw a coaching switch, as well as the return of Halifax Panthers. The Panthers played their first game after revival. The club were placed into compulsory liquidation in February, but after a swift o…
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Championship club Whitehaven have made a plea to their fans with the club the latest rugby league side to express financial concerns. With Featherstone entering administration and Halifax Panthers liquidating before their recent return, it’s very evident that finances in the s…
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Halifax Panthers will play their first game under new ownership this weekend, after a new club has been set up following the liquidation under it’s previous identity. Fax went into compulsory liquidation on February 9, and were wound up as a result. A new club has been formed …
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Despite their heavily depleted squad, St Helens head coach Paul Rowley has confirmed that his side could well send players on loan to Halifax Panthers. It was confirmed early Tuesday afternoon that the RFL had reinstated Halifax’s membership and place in the 2026 Championship,…
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Halifax Panthers will return to Championship action this weeked after the Rugby Football League granted membership to a newly-formed club.
ReportedThe YP
The RFL grants membership to a new Halifax Panthers club which will take over the former club's participation in the second-tier Championship this season.
ReportedBBC
Halifax Panthers have had their RFL membership reinstated with the West Yorkshire club returning to take part in the 2026 Championship season. There has been a growing belief in recent days that the Panthers would be reinstated and that has now been confirmed but it’s also com…
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Halifax Panthers fans have been given hope that the club could compete again in 2026 with an update shared by a senior figure. Since Halifax entered compulsory liquidation in early February, efforts have been ongoing behind the scenes to ensure that the Panthers can return to …
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York Knights have announced two loan signings when confirming their 21-man squad to face Hull FC, with a former NRL star signed up. The Knights will head out on the road for the second week in a row with Hull FC their hosts on Friday night as York look to bounce back after a h…
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Huddersfield Giants sign former Halifax Panthers outside back Tanguy Zenon on a deal until the end of the season.
ReportedBBC
Huddersfield Giants head coach Luke Robinson has confirmed the signing of a French international following Halifax Panthers’ liquidation, as well as addressing reports linking the club with St Helens’ centre Mark Percival. It was confirmed earlier in the month that Halifax Pan…
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