Salford Red Devils have confirmed that the Wheelchair Team will be competing in the Championship division in 2025.
The team will be joining the revamped and expanded Championship structure, divided into six-team leagues in both the East and West.
The Red Devils Wheelchair Team offers an exciting and inclusive way to experience the thrill of rugby league.
The team are open to athletes of all abilities, this dynamic version of the sport combines speed, skill, and strategy, creating opportunities for everyone to compete and thrive.
The Red Devils will play in the Championship West, and will compete against five different teams.
These include Hereford Harriers, North Wales Crusaders, Rochdale Hornets, Widnes Vikings and the returning Warrington Wolves.
We are delighted to confirm that our Wheelchair team will be competing in the Championship division in 2025.
— Salford Red Devils 👹 (@SalfordDevils) December 18, 2024
Following the announcement, Chris Godfrey, the RFL’s National Inclusion Manager, said: “We’d like to thank all clubs who submitted applications and whilst the competition was high.
“There were eight applications that were identified as particularly strong who will now compete in the Betfred Wheelchair Super League for the 2025-2027 window.”
Chris continued: “Whilst perennial powerhouses in the sport and previous Super League teams retained their places – once again showing via the applications why they are in the elite division.
“I’d also like to welcome Salford Red Devils, Castleford Tigers and Batley Bulldogs into our Championship divisions which are a really important part of the competition pyramid and provide a competitive environment for teams below the Super League.”
The Championship East division will include Batley Bulldogs, Bradford Bulls, Castleford Tigers, Hull KR, Wakefield Trinity, York Knights.
More information on the Red Devils Wheelchair Team can be found here.
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