Who will wear the 2024 Betfred Wheelchair Super League crown?

Leeds Rhinos will look to close out an unbeaten season on Sunday (13 October, KO 5.30pm) when they take on Halifax Panthers in the Betfred Wheelchair Super League Grand Final at the Allam Sports Centre in Hull - live on Sky Sports. 

The two sides have met together in Grand Finals twice before, and both went the way of the Panthers in tight 2019 and 2022 title victories. 

Leeds knocked Halifax out in the semi-finals in 2021 before clinching their own Super League title and have beaten the Panthers twice so far this year in a regular season campaign which has seen the Rhinos remain unbeaten. 

Their Head Coach James Simpson feels his newfound confidence on the sidelines has helped settle his team: "I think it's just the players really enjoying themselves. This year I've definitely found my footing as the head coach, what works for me and what works best for the players. 

"The players are just going out there, expressing themselves and having fun. They are adapting to what's in front of them, and it's a big testament to how they have bought into what we're doing. But it's all down to the players. 

"Last year was my first year as sole head coach, and sometimes I felt like I needed to be on the pitch when I wasn't, and it was getting that balance right. This year, I've really stepped back from the on-pitch operation, and really put my trust and faith in the players during the game. 

"It was tricky, but this year I feel like I've really figured out what it is to be a head coach, and how I want to be a head coach as well." 

In the opposite dugout will be Wayne Boardman who was named Betfred Wheelchair Coach of the Year at the Rugby League Wards this week, and he is expecting another thrilling contest between the two sides. 

The player-coach believes that Halifax have a psychological advantage owing to their better record against Leeds in previous Grand Finals. 

"Everybody's excited. We're back here again for another Rhinos vs Panthers final. It's going to be good," Boardman said. 

"It's always a close game. Leeds have beat us twice this season, and both were decided in the last five minutes of the game. 

"It's going to be another nail-biting final I believe. 

"Their unbeaten run may be in the back of our minds going into the game, but in terms of Grand Final victories, we pip them, so maybe that's in the back of their minds. 

"They've had a very good season, been very consistent and you can't take that away from them. But this is a Grand Final, and anything can happen." 

Tickets for the Betfred Wheelchair Super League Grand Final at Hull’s Allam Arena on Sunday October 13 are on sale now.