Sheffield Eagles Wheelchair Explained

Clubname:Sheffield Eagles
Nickname:The Eagles
Colours:Red and Gold
Web:https://www.sheffieldeagles.com/
Position:3rd
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The Sheffield Eagles Wheelchair Rugby League Football Club are an English wheelchair rugby league club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The club competes in the RFL Wheelchair Championship, the second tier of the British rugby league system. The club was established in 2021.

History

Sheffield Eagles formed their wheelchair team in 2021.[1] After holding several trial sessions the club began training to field a side in the 2022 season. In 2022, Sheffield failed to win a single match, but by 2023 reached the final of the Challenge Trophy[2] and finished the season in 3rd

Seasons

SeasonLeagueChallenge Trophy
DivisionPWDLFAPtsPosPlay-offs
2022Championship North50054644206thRound Robin stage[3]
Phase 240045022805th
2023Championship 10505364500103rdLost in semi-finalRunners-up
2024Championship East 8800710298161stChampionsLost in semi-final[4]

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Honours

Leagues

Winners (1): 2024

Winners (1): 2024

Cups

Runners Up (1): 2023

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The mum playing wheelchair rugby league with her son and daughter for Sheffield Eagles . Total Rugby League . 4 April 2024 . 2 October 2024.
  2. Web site: Wheelchair team lose out in Challenge Cup Final . Leeds Rhinos . 20 August 2023 . 2 October 2024.
  3. Web site: Leeds Rhinos to face Catalans Dragons in 2022 Betfred Wheelchair Challenge Cup Final . RFL . 15 May 2022 . 3 October 2024.
  4. Web site: Hereford Harriers crowned Wheelchair Challenge Trophy champions . RFL . 22 April 2024 . 2 October 2024.
  5. Web site: Match Centre . RFL.