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2023 RFL Wheelchair Super League

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2023 Betfred Wheelchair Super League
LeagueWheelchair Super League
Duration15 April – 15 October 2023
Teams6
Matches played33
2023
Champions Wigan Warriors
League Leaders Leeds Rhinos
Promotion and relegation
Relegated to ChampionshipWarrington 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

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2023 RFL Wheelchair Super League is located in England
Halifax Panthers
Halifax Panthers
Hull FC
Hull FC
Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos
London Roosters
London Roosters
Warrington Wolves
Warrington Wolves
Wigan Warriors
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

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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

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Semi Finals

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Grand Final

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15 October 2023
17:30 BST (UTC+01:00)
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)

References

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  1. ^ "Wheelchair Super League Grand Final: Halifax Panthers win thriller final 52–48 vs Leeds Rhinos". Sky Sports. 2 October 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Wheelchair Super League Grand Final: Halifax Panthers beat Leeds Rhinos to win title". BBC Sport. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Taking World Cup winning momentum outside the heartlands for Magic round". Love Rugby League. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  5. ^ "The first Magic Round of the 2023 Betfred Wheelchair Super League is here!". Rugby-League.com. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  6. ^ "The Sportsman To Show Betfred Wheelchair Super League Triple-Header". The Sportsman. 8 April 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Wheelchair Rugby League all set for Medway Magic". www.rugby-league.com. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Wheelchair Super League Grand Final Preview: Leeds Rhinos vs Halifax Panthers". Everything Rugby League. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  9. ^ "Match Centre". Rugby-League.com.
  10. ^ "Match Report – Leeds Rhinos 54 Halifax Panthers 44". Leeds Rhinos Foundation. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  11. ^ Fletcher, Charlotte (9 October 2023). "Wheelchair side reach Grand Final". Wigan Warriors. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  12. ^ "Warriors beat Roosters to reach Grand Final". BBC Sport. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  13. ^ "Wheelchair Super League Grand Final: Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors fall back on experience for title clash". Sky Sports. Retrieved 1 March 2024.