1987 band of renegades

Halifax-based chartered financial advisors, Investing For Tomorrow, will welcome the town's 1987 champion rugby league team to The Shay stadium - 30 years after their victory at the Challenge Cup final at Wembley.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Jun 2017, 16:00 BST
Updated 18th Jul 2017, 08:33 BST

A weekend of celebrations for the Halifax Rugby League team will kick-off on July 1. A reunion dinner with fans and former players will take place to remember the triumphant side and their achievements from 1984 to 1988. Attendees at the event will enjoy a three-course dinner and entertainment with MC and comedian Lea Roberts, interviews with the squad and a raffle.

As the main sponsors of the event, Investing For Tomorrow are offering fans the opportunity to win two VIP tickets to the dinner, which will include a champagne reception and the opportunity to take photos with the Challenge Cup trophy and the reunited team.

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The winners will also be invited to the HRLFC game against Bradford Bulls on July 2, including a full hospitality package, before and after the game.

In the space of five years, Halifax climbed out of the Second Division, won the First Division championship, reached a Premiership final and won the Challenge Cup final. The unexpected success of the club and their lively spirit, lead to the team being dubbed a winning ‘band of renegades’.

Managing partner of Investing For Tomorrow, Laurence Turner said: “The reunion weekend will allow fans to remember all that has been accomplished by the club over the years and will also be a great opportunity for us to look forward to the future.

“As a local business, we’re passionate about being at the centre of the community and determined to be a positive local contributor wherever we can.”

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Marketing Manager at Halifax Rugby League Football Club, Rick Farrell said: “This provides Halifax Rugby Club and Investing For Tomorrow with the opportunity to work together to put on a fantastic weekend for HRLFC’s fans.

“The club is incredibly important to the local community and I think it’s, therefore, imperative that we recognise the club’s 30-year anniversary.”

For a chance to win the two VIP tickets, fans can send their memories of the day Halifax lifted their fifth Challenge Cup trophy, including 200 words and images to [email protected], using the subject line ’87 Memories’ by June 26.

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