Hawkins scores 10 as Halifax thrash Leeds to secure sixth Wheelchair Challenge Cup

Rob Hawkins scored 10 tries as Halifax Panthers overwhelmed Leeds Rhinos to win the Wheelchair Challenge Cup final. The victory marked Halifax’s sixth Wheelchair Challenge Cup final triumph and their second in a row.

The final saw Halifax Panthers claim a decisive result over Leeds Rhinos, with Rob Hawkins the standout performer. Halifax added another title to their record, taking the club to six Wheelchair Challenge Cup final wins in total. The triumph also continued a recent run of success with back-to-back Cup final victories.

Hawkins’s individual haul of 10 tries dominated the match narrative and proved central to Halifax’s success. His scoring output repeatedly broke the contest open and removed any momentum for the opposition. Team play around Hawkins supplied the opportunities he converted throughout the game.

For Halifax, the win underlines sustained strength in the competition, moving them clear in terms of Cup final victories. Securing a second consecutive final win reinforced the club’s standing in wheelchair rugby league. The Panthers’ collective performance alongside Hawkins’s scoring made the difference on the day.

Leeds Rhinos were on the receiving end of a comprehensive defeat and were unable to contain Halifax’s attack led by Hawkins. Defensive efforts were repeatedly breached as Hawkins found space and finishes. The result leaves Leeds having to regroup after a heavy loss in the showpiece match.

The match will be remembered primarily for Hawkins’s extraordinary 10-try display and for Halifax consolidating their status in the Wheelchair Challenge Cup. The Panthers leave the final with their sixth overall triumph and a consecutive pair of titles to their name.