2024 RFL Wheelchair Super League explained
| 2024 Betfred Wheelchair Super League |
| Sport: | Wheelchair rugby league |
| League: | Wheelchair Super League |
| Duration: | 16 June – 13 October 2024 |
| No Of Teams: | 5 |
| Matches: | 23 |
| Season: | 2024 |
| Season Champ Name: | Champions |
| Prevseason Link: | 2023 RFL Wheelchair Super League |
| Prevseason Year: | 2023 |
| Nextseason Link: | 2025 RFL Wheelchair Super League |
| Nextseason Year: | 2025 |
The 2024 Wheelchair Super League (also known as the 2024 Betfred Wheelchair Super League for sponsorship purposes) will be the fifth season of the Rugby Football League (RFL) premier wheelchair rugby league competition.
The defending champions are Wigan Warriors who won the 2023 Grand Final, defeating Leeds Rhinos 50–42.[1]
Five teams form the league and each will play eight fixtures during the regular season, playing each of the other teams twice - home and away. At the end of the regular season, the top four teams will advance to the play-offs which are knock-out semi-finals followed by the grand final.[2]
Unlike 2023, there will not be magic rounds with matches played at neutral venues. The teams will have more home fixtures with the aim of increasing local support.[3]
The grand final will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.[4]
Teams
| Team | 2023 position | Stadium |
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| Halifax Panthers | 4th | Calderdale College, Halifax |
| Hull F.C. | 5th | Hull FC Centre of Excellence, Hull |
| Leeds Rhinos | 1st | Leeds Beckett University sports arena, Leeds |
| London Roosters | 2nd | Medway Park, Gillingham |
| Wigan Warriors | 3rd | Robin Park Arena, Wigan | |
Fixtures and results
The regular season commences on 16 June with 10 rounds of matches playing until 21 September. The semi-finals will be played on 27–28 September with the Grand Final played on 13 October.
All times are British Summer Time
Source:RFL Match Centre
Regular season
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| Date | Venue |
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| Halifax Panthers | 52–64 | Leeds Rhinos | 16 June, 14:00 | Sedbergh Leisure Centre (Low Moor) |
| Hull F.C. | 16–54 | Wigan Warriors | 16 June, 17:00 | Hull FC Centre of Excellence |
| Bye: London Roosters | |
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| Date | Venue |
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| Leeds Rhinos | 62–24 | Hull F.C. | 22 June, 14:00 | Leeds Beckett University |
| London Roosters | 20–14 | Wigan Warriors | 23 June, 14:00 | Medway Park |
| Bye: Halifax Panthers | |
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| Date | Venue |
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| Wigan Warriors | 36–42 | Leeds Rhinos | 29 June, 15:00 | Robin Park Arena |
| London Roosters | 52–72 | Halifax Panthers | 30 June, 14:00 | Medway Park |
| Bye: Hull F.C. | |
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| Date | Venue |
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| Leeds Rhinos | 44–40 | London Roosters | 13 July, 14:00 | Leeds Beckett University |
| Halifax Panthers | 38–38 | Hull F.C. | 14 July, 14:00 | Calderdale College |
| Bye: Wigan Warriors | |
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| Date | Venue |
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| Wigan Warriors | 30–68 | Halifax Panthers | 20 July, 15:00 | Robin Park Arena |
| Hull F.C. | 42–44 | London Roosters | 21 July, 16:00 | Hull FC Centre of Excellence |
| Bye: Leeds Rhinos | |
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| Date | Venue |
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| Wigan Warriors | 48–34 | London Roosters | 27 July, 15:00 | Robin Park Arena |
| Hull F.C. | 32–44 | Leeds Rhinos | 28 July, 16:00 | Hull FC Centre of Excellence |
| Bye: Halifax Panthers | |
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| Date | Venue |
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| Leeds Rhinos | 56–54 | Halifax Panthers | 10 August, 14:00 | Leeds Beckett University |
| Wigan Warriors | 16–48 | Hull F.C. | 17 August, 15:00 | Robin Park Arena |
| Bye: London Roosters | |
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| Date | Venue |
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| Halifax Panthers | 46–40 | London Roosters | 18 August, 14:30 | Calderdale College |
| Leeds Rhinos | – | Wigan Warriors | 21 September, 14:00 | Leeds Beckett University |
| Bye: Hull F.C. | |
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| Date | Venue |
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| London Roosters | – | Leeds Rhinos | 1 September, 14:00 | Medway Park |
| Hull F.C. | – | Halifax Panthers | 8 September, 14:15 | Hull FC Centre of Excellence |
| Bye: Wigan Warriors | |
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| Date | Venue |
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| London Roosters | – | Hull F.C. | 14 September, 14:00 | Hull FC Centre of Excellence |
| Halifax Panthers | – | Wigan Warriors | 15 September, 14:00 | Medway Park |
| Bye: Leeds Rhinos | |
Semi-finals
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| Date | Venue |
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| 1st | | 4th | 28–29 September | |
| 2nd | – | 3rd | 28–29 September | | |
Grand Final
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| Date | Venue |
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| winner SF1 | – | winner SF2 | 13 October | | |
Notes and References
- News: Wheelchair Super League Grand Final: Wigan Warriors beat Leeds Rhinos in thrilling final . 12 March 2024 . BBC Sport . 15 October 2023.
- Web site: 2024 Betfred Wheelchair Super League fixtures confirmed . www.superleague.co.uk . 12 March 2024 . 1 March 2024.
- News: Ibbetson . Stephen . Wheelchair Super League to kick-off in summer as Wigan Warriors set for Euro clash . 12 March 2024 . Total Rugby League . 19 February 2024.
- News: McAllister . Josh . Jack Heggie looks ahead to exciting campaign for Super League Wheelchair champions . 12 March 2024 . Wigan Today . 5 March 2024.
