Halifax Panthers secure Wheelchair Challenge Cup with dominant win over Leeds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Halifax Panthers triumphed over the Leeds Rhinos in the Betfred Wheelchair Challenge Cup final held on July 25, 2026, finishing with a score of 92-24. Rob Hawkins was a standout performer, scoring 10 tries and contributing 72 of the Panthers' points. The match featured a total of 19 tries, with Halifax building a significant lead in the first half. This victory marks Halifax's sixth Challenge Cup triumph and their second consecutive title, following last year's win against the London Broncos.
- •Halifax scored 92 points, while Leeds managed 24.
- •Rob Hawkins achieved 10 tries, significantly contributing to Halifax's success.
- •Leeds scored through Josh Butler, who had 4 tries.
- •Halifax has now won the Cup in back-to-back years.
- •The match took place on July 25, 2026.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Halifax thrash Leeds in Wheelchair Challenge Cup final
- 4:05 PMBBC Sport — Halifax thrash Leeds as 10-try Hawkins stars in Wheelchair Challenge Cup final
"Rob Hawkins stars as Halifax Panthers thrash Leeds Rhinos to earn their sixth Wheelchair Challenge Cup final triumph and second in a row.
"Rob Hawkins stars as Halifax Panthers thrash Leeds Rhinos to earn their sixth Wheelchair Challenge Cup final triumph and second in a row.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 4:05 PMHalifax thrash Leeds in Wheelchair Challenge Cup final
Rob Hawkins stars as Halifax Panthers thrash Leeds Rhinos to earn their sixth Wheelchair Challenge Cup final triumph and second in a row.
- BBC SportJul 25, 2026, 4:05 PMHalifax thrash Leeds as 10-try Hawkins stars in Wheelchair Challenge Cup final
Rob Hawkins stars as Halifax Panthers thrash Leeds Rhinos to earn their sixth Wheelchair Challenge Cup final triumph and second in a row.
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