BWhcSL: Round 14 Preview

The final round of the Betfred Wheelchair Super League arrives this weekend with plenty still at stake, as one remaining home Play-Off spot is up for grabs.

Halifax Panthers have already secured home advantage after winning the League Leaders’ Shield, whilst Wigan Warriors, London Roosters and Leeds Rhinos have one round left to claim home advantage in the second Play-Off, with the teams sitting close on 20 and 18 points.

The Roosters face the Panthers this weekend in a fixture that has become increasingly familiar as the rivalry between the two sides continues to grow.

The teams have already met twice in the league this season, with the Panthers winning both hard-fought contests.

In their final meeting before the play-offs, the Roosters will be aiming for a first win over Halifax and a momentum boost heading into the Play-Offs.

Elsewhere, Wigan Warriors, who have enjoyed an impressive campaign, welcome Leeds Rhinos.

Ahead of a third showdown between the sides this year, Rhinos’ Cam Hills shared his thoughts on another high-stakes clash with the Warriors:

“We've played them twice this year, once already in the league, once in Challenge Cup semi-final and came away with the win both times.

“The first time we played them, the game was a little bit closer, we didn't stick to our plan as much.

“Wigan are good at dragging us away from our plan and playing more into how they want to play.

“But we spoke about that after the first game and the second time we played them, we were a lot more clinical and a lot more how we wanted to play.

“We spoke about that at training this week. I think I think as long as we can stick to our game plan and how we want to play and not get drawn into their game and their style, then I think we should be all right.”

With home advantage still on the line and the play-off picture set to be decided this weekend, Hills underlined just how much of a lift the Rhinos faithful can provide when the stakes are at their highest:

“Having the majority of fans there be Rhinos fans and cheering you, it makes a massive difference.

“You can't necessarily hear individual voices when you're playing, you kind of go into a bubble where you can hear your teammates and you can hear the refs, but you can't really hear individual voices.

“They break through a little bit at times and then you can hear them and it gives you that extra boost to keep fighting and keep pushing. It makes a massive difference.”

And given one word to sum up their season so far:

“I’d say successful,” said Hills.

“We might not have come away with a perfect season or all three trophies, but given the challenges we've had and the results that we've come out with, I think if we can get to the Grand Final, which hopefully we will, then that'll be two major finals in a year. You can't really do more than that.

“And if you lose to ‘Fax both times, the way they've been playing this year, you kind of go well. So be it. They're playing really good rugby.”

At the other end of the table, Bradford Bulls host Edinburgh Giants whilst Hull FC welcome Sheffield Eagles, with all four sides bringing hard-fought 2026 campaigns to a close.

The Bulls finish their first Super League season with plenty to be proud of, as their young squad continues to establish itself in the top-flight.

Edinburgh Giants and Sheffield Eagles complete their second full Super League seasons having made clear progress since last year, offering plenty of promise for the 2027 competition.

Finally, Hull FC round off another solid year in the top-flight, showing notable improvement since last season while leaving plenty to build on in 2027.

Saturday 5th September

Bradford Bulls v Edinburgh Giants (KO 1:30pm)

London Roosters v Halifax Panthers (KO 2pm)

Wigan Warriors v Leeds Rhinos (KO 2pm)

Hull FC v Sheffield Eagles (KO 3pm)