2023 RFL Wheelchair Super League

2023 Betfred Wheelchair Super League
LeagueWheelchair Super League
Duration15 April – 15 October 2023
Teams6
Matches played33
2023
Champions Wigan Warriors
League Leaders Leeds Rhinos
Promotion and relegation
Relegated to ChampionshipWarrington Wolves

The 2023 Wheelchair Super League (also known as the 2023 Betfred Wheelchair Super League for sponsorship purposes) was the fourth season of the Rugby Football League (RFL) premier wheelchair rugby league competition.

The defending champions were Halifax Panthers who won the 2022 Grand Final, defeating Leeds Rhinos 52–48.[1][2][3]

For the 2023 season, North Wales Crusaders were relegated to the Championship. A magic round was incorporated into the wheelchair game for the first time, occurring on 15 April at the University of Birmingham.[4][5] Magic round was broadcast live on The Sportsman.[6] Following the success of magic round, further magic rounds were implemented through the season.[7]

The grand final was broadcast live on Sky Sports.[8]

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  2. ^ "Wheelchair Super League Grand Final: Halifax Panthers beat Leeds Rhinos to win title". BBC Sport. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Leeds Rhinos come up short in thrilling Wheelchair Grand Final against Halifax despite sensational comeback". Serious About Rugby League. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Taking World Cup winning momentum outside the heartlands for Magic round". Love Rugby League. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  5. ^ "The first Magic Round of the 2023 Betfred Wheelchair Super League is here!". Rugby-League.com. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  6. ^ "The Sportsman To Show Betfred Wheelchair Super League Triple-Header". The Sportsman. 8 April 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Wheelchair Rugby League all set for Medway Magic". www.rugby-league.com. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Wheelchair Super League Grand Final Preview: Leeds Rhinos vs Halifax Panthers". Everything Rugby League. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.