Halifax Panthers LDSL and PDRL Team

🔥 HALIFAX PANTHERS — COMING TOGETHER! 🔥

Due to an admin error, the date is actually 22nd August… OOPS! 😂🙈

This Saturday, our Halifax Panthers PDRL & Wheelchair Panthers come together at Sedbergh Sports Centre, Bradford! 💙🤍

🏉 Saturday, August 22nd
⏰ Please be there for 1:15pm
📍 Sedbergh Sports Centre, Bradford
📍 Just off Odsal Top, down Cleckheaton Road

If you're coming along, get there for 1:15pm and help us show our support for the Wheelchair Panthers!

💙 ONE CLUB. TWO TEAMS. TOGETHER WE ARE PANTHERS! 💙

Come down, get behind the teams and make some noise! 🐾🔥

🔥 HALIFAX PANTHERS — COMING TOGETHER! 🔥

This Saturday, our Halifax Panthers PDRL & Halifax Panthers Wheelchair Rugby League come together at Sedbergh Sports Centre, Bradford! 💙🤍

🏉 Saturday, August 21st
⏰ Please be there for 1:15pm
📍 Sedbergh Sports Centre, Bradford
📍 Just off Odsal Top, down Cleckheaton Road

If you're coming along, get there for 1:15pm and help us show our support for the Wheelchair Panthers!

💙 ONE CLUB. TWO TEAMS. TOGETHER WE ARE PANTHERS! 💙

Come down, get behind the teams and make some noise! 🐾

Nothing planned for this Saturday?
Like fast, hard hitting sports?
What to see some elite athletes?
See England and Ireland International players?
All for FREE

Then come along to Sedbergh sports centre Bradford and watch the Halifax Panthers take on the Bradford bulls in the wheelchair rugby league, Super league.

Can Halifax clinch the point needed to win the league?

🏉💙 HALIFAX PANTHERS LDSL & Active Calderdale — WORKING TOGETHER, MAKING A DIFFERENCE 💙🏉

What a fantastic experience Magic Weekend was for our Halifax Panthers LDSL players! 🔥

Magic Weekend wasn’t just about rugby — it was about inclusion, opportunity, confidence, friendship and showing what people with learning disabilities can achieve when they are given the chance to shine. 🌟

Working alongside Active Calderdale, we were able to create an experience that was so much bigger than simply stepping onto a rugby pitch. Our LDSL players got the opportunity to be part of something special, experience the atmosphere of a major rugby event and, most importantly, feel like they truly belonged.

For many of our players, opportunities like this can have a huge impact. Being involved in rugby helps build confidence, independence, communication, teamwork and self-belief — but days like Magic Weekend also show our players that there really are no limits to what they can achieve. ❤️

The partnership between Halifax Panthers LDSL and Active Calderdale is a brilliant example of what can happen when organisations come together with a shared commitment to making sport accessible and inclusive for everyone.

We are incredibly proud of every single player who represented Halifax Panthers. 💙🤍

This is what inclusive rugby is all about.

Belonging. Opportunity. Friendship. Confidence. And most importantly — having fun while being part of something bigger. 🏉❤️

A massive thank you to everyone who helped make the weekend possible.

👇 Please see the link below for the full write-up, along with a video from our LDSL Team Lead, Craig Serbert-Smith, explaining why Magic Weekend was so important for our players.

🔗 Full write-up & video:

https://active.calderdale.gov.uk/post/a-magic-weekend-for-the-panthers-ldsl-team

Lee Mount Care Home

A magic weekend for the Panthers' LDSL team Event: Magic Weekend 2026Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, LiverpoolFixture: Halifax Panthers LDSL vs Sheffield Eagles LDSL (2 matches)Halifax Panthers Learning Disability Super League team had the privilege of taking part in Magic Weekend, one of rugby league's showcase events, at the Hill Dickinson S...

🏉💙 WHAT A FANTASTIC WEEKEND OF INCLUSIVE RUGBY! 💙🏉

What a weekend for Halifax Panthers LDSL & PDRL at the RFL Grand Day Out Festival in Blackpool! 🌊🏉

Our LDSL team took part in a number of games throughout the day and once again showed exactly what inclusive rugby is all about. 💙

The commitment, determination, teamwork and smiles on the players' faces were fantastic to see. They represented Halifax Panthers with incredible pride and demonstrated that rugby really is a game for everyone. 👏🔥

Our PDRL side were involved in an absolute game of two halves! 😮‍💨🏉

We went into half-time 18–0 ahead, putting in a brilliant first-half performance. Unfortunately, the second half saw our opponents fight their way back into the game, eventually turning it around to win 22–18.

A tough result, but one that doesn't take away from the effort, determination and spirit shown by our players. 💪💙

The scoreline may not have gone our way, but the pride certainly did.

A massive thank you to every player, coach, volunteer, supporter and everyone involved in making the weekend such a special one.

This is inclusive rugby.
This is community.
This is Halifax Panthers. 💙🤍

🏉💙 HALIFAX PANTHERS ARE HEADING TO BLACKPOOL! 💙🏉

This Saturday, 8th August, Halifax Panthers LDSL & PDRL are heading to Blackpool for an incredible day celebrating inclusive rugby! 🙌🔥

It’s more than just rugby — it’s about inclusion, friendship, determination, teamwork and showing what everyone can achieve when given the opportunity. 💙🤍

We’d absolutely love to see as many supporters as possible down there to cheer on our players, make some noise and help us celebrate inclusive rugby! 📣🏉

Come and support the Halifax Panthers LDSL & PDRL as we take on the day and show Blackpool what we’re all about! 💪🔥

BLACKPOOL — HERE WE COME! 🌊🏉💙

🏉🔥 THE BIG ONE IS HERE! 🔥🏉

HALIFAX PANTHERS PDRL & LDSL END OF SEASON AWARDS 2026

It's time to celebrate an unforgettable season of passion, determination, teamwork and incredible achievements!

From unforgettable tries to inspiring moments, this night is all about recognising the players, volunteers, coaches, families and supporters who make our club so special.

📍 Halifax RUFC
📅 Saturday 12th September
🕖 7:00 PM
💷 £10 per person

💙 EVERYONE IS WELCOME! 💙

Whether you've played, volunteered, supported from the sidelines or simply believe in the power of inclusive rugby, we'd love you to join us for a night packed with celebration, awards, laughter and memories.

Let's fill the room, make some noise and give our incredible PDRL and LDSL family the celebration they truly deserve!

🏆 One Club. One Family. One Incredible Season.

🎉🏉 Happy Birthday to the myth, the man, the legend – Stephen Pusey! 🏉🎉

Wishing you a fantastic day, mate. We all hope to see you back at the club soon because you're truly missed by every single one of us.

Have an amazing birthday, Stephen, and here's to seeing you back where you belong soon! 💙🖤

🏉 HALIFAX PANTHERS PDRL TEAM SHEET 🐾💙

The squad is locked in and ready for another huge challenge as we travel to the RFL Grand Day Out to take on Warrington PDRL!

📅 Saturday 8th August

📍 Common Edge Community Sports Village
Division Lane West
Blackpool
FY4 5FH

🔥 YOUR HALIFAX PANTHERS PDRL SQUAD 🔥

Luke Webb
Paul Willis (Captain)
Kyle Ruding
Matty Bell
Angie Mitchell
Joshua Sutcliffe
Ben Bergin (Vice Captain)
Luke Mitchell
Phil Robertshaw
Oliver Hill
Devon Wild-Robertshaw
Spencer Wild-Robertshaw

Team Manager: Craig Serbert-Smith
Head Coach: Paul Ellis

A huge thank you goes to our friends at Bradford Bulls RLFC PDRL, who have once again stepped up to support us by allowing some of their players to pull on the blue and white for the day.

This is what PDRL and the rugby league family are all about—clubs coming together, supporting one another, and ensuring everyone gets the opportunity to play the game they love. Your commitment, friendship and willingness to help is hugely appreciated by everyone at Halifax Panthers PDRL .

Best of luck to both teams for what promises to be another fantastic day celebrating disability rugby league. Play hard, play fair, and enjoy every minute!

💙 ONE PACK. ONE TEAM. ONE GAME. ONE PANTHER PRIDE.

🎉🏉 A massive Happy Birthday to our incredible PDRL captain, Paul Willis! 🏉🎉

Your leadership, commitment, and passion both on and off the pitch inspire every single one of us. You lead by example, bring out the best in your teammates, and embody everything our club stands for.

We hope you have a fantastic day—you've certainly earned it! Thank you for everything you do for the team. Here's to another year of leading from the front and making unforgettable memories together.

Happy Birthday, Skip! 💙🤍🎂🎉