Halifax stick to principles and wait for their reward

28 July 2018 08:30
Halifax are outspent by many in the Championship but they are having a good run at promotion to Super LeagueThese are fascinating times in rugby league’s Championship. Toronto Wolfpack comfortably lead the way heading into this weekend’s final round of the regular season, and below them are five teams separated by a solitary point. Three of them will after this round of matches join Toronto in the Qualifiers, where the Championship’s best battle against Super League’s bottom four to claim a place in the top-flight next season.And while newer, sexier brands like Toulouse and London are in that chase, so too is one club which is steeped in rugby league history. Once upon a time, the West Yorkshire town of Halifax was the heartbeat of the north’s textile and woollen industries, while its rugby league team were one of the leading rugby lights, winning the Challenge Cup on five occasions. Related: Danny Tickle calms Hull KR’s late nerves in derby win over Hull FC Related: St Helens squeeze past Warrington with late penalty from Danny Richardson Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian