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It's five wins out of five for the Panthers at the start of the 2025 Championship season. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com

Unbeaten Halifax Panthers ‘enjoying’ start to 2025

Owen McCarron was one of six different try-scorers for the Panthers in their 50-6 victory over Batley Bulldogs. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com

Fax make it five wins in a row with nine-try rout in West Yorkshire derby

Action from Halifax Panthers v Batley Bulldogs in the Championship last season at The Shay. Photo by Simon Hall.

Bulldogs head coach praises ‘flying Fax’ as Eastmond warns against ‘complacency’

Will there be another Wembley final appearance for Fax in 2025? Photo by Simon Hall.

Can Halifax Panthers emulate heroes of 2023 and lift 1895 Cup?

Action from Halifax Panthers v Barrow Raiders. Photo by Simon Hall.

In-form Fax looking for four wins on the bounce at Swinton

After two successive Championship victories for the first time this season, Halifax Panthers are now looking for a third straight win at home to Barrow Raiders on Sunday, August 11 (kick off 3pm). Photo by Simon Hall.

Fax's 'vital' Shay showdown with Barrow ‘hugely consequential’ says Finn

Halifax Panthers will be searching for back-to-back Championship victories for the first time in 2024 when they welcome play-off contenders York Knights to The Shay on Sunday, August 4 (kick off 3pm). Photo by Simon Hall.

'Positive' and 'diligent' Panthers looking for first back-to-back league wins

Liam Finn has admitted he would like to sprinkle some “magic fairy dust” to inject some “confidence” into a Halifax Panthers side who are looking to avoid a sixth straight league defeat at home to Doncaster this weekend. Photo by Simon Hall.

Halifax Panthers Championship Preview: 'Fairy dust', defeats and Doncaster

Halifax Panthers in action at York Knights. Photo by Simon Hall.

Wakefield continue unbeaten start as Halifax and Batley suffer heavy defeats

Wakefield Trinity's Lachlan Walmsley scored four tries in their 50-6 win at York Knights. Photo by John Victor.

Wins for Wakefield, Featherstone and Batley, while Dewsbury and Halifax defeated

James Woodburn-Hall goes over for Halifax's second try against Batley Bulldogs last Sunday. Photo by Simon Hall.

Finn praises Widnes duo as Halifax Panthers prepare to visit high-fliers

Halifax Panthers won the West Yorkshire derby against Batley Bulldogs on a wet and muddy afternoon at The Shay. Photo: Simon Hall

In pictures: Halifax Panthers defeat Batley Bulldogs in a mudbath at The Shay

Action from Halifax Panthers v Batley Bulldogs at The Shay. Photo by Simon Hall.

Finn pleased as Halifax Panthers pass ‘attitude test’ against Batley

The Shay Stadium. Photo by Simon Hall.

Halifax 18-10 Batley: Panthers prosper in the rain against Bulldogs

The Shay Stadium. Photo by Simon Hall.

Live Championship: Halifax Panthers v Batley Bulldogs LIVE

The sixth round draw of the Challenge Cup has been made. Photo by John Victor.

Featherstone and Halifax to face Super League opposition in Challenge Cup

Action from Halifax Panthers' Challenge Cup victory over York Acorn. Photo by Simon Hall.

Halifax and Batley in the hat for sixth round of Challenge Cup

The Challenge Cup trophy

Challenge Cup fifth round draw produces West Yorkshire derby

Mason Lino scored 38 of Wakefield Trinity’s 110 points against Newcastle Thunder - a club record for points scored by a single player in a game. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

Record-breaking Wakefield discover 1895 Cup quarter final opponents as Fax exit

Halifax Panthers in Challenge Cup action at home to Whitehaven last Sunday. All eyes now turn to Rochdale's visit to Oldham this weekend in the 1895 Cup. (Photo by Simon Hall).

1895 Cup: Finn hoping Rochdale put up ‘great fight’ against big-spending Oldham

Joe Keyes goes over for Halifax Panthers in their big Challenge Cup win over Whitehaven. (Photo credit: Simon Hall).

Big wins for Halifax, Batley and Featherstone in Challenge Cup

Halifax Panthers’ head coach Liam Finn has admitted it “wouldn’t be ideal” if his side’s final pre-season friendly at Keighley Cougars is beaten by the icy, wintry weather. (Photo credit: Simon Hall/Huw Evans Agency)

Finn has one eye on the weather as Halifax Panthers prepare for final friendly

New Halifax Panthers head coach Liam Finn was 'proud of the town' after the 12-10 1895 Cup Final victory over Batley Bulldogs at Wembley. (Photo by Simon Hall.)

Liam Finn reflects on Halifax Panthers’ Wembley triumph

Halifax Panthers will be aiming for more success next season following their Wembley win in 2023

2024 Championship fixtures: Panthers to kick-off new season against Dewsbury

Liam Finn, left, believes his predecessor, Simon Grix, left Halifax Panthers in a ‘better position’ than when he took over in 2019. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Grix left Fax in ‘better position’ than when he took over, says new coach Finn

Simon Grix has admitted he is not concerned if Halifax Panthers win ‘ugly’ or ‘pretty’ against Swinton Lions at The Shay on Sunday, September 24, (kick off 3pm), as long as they gain the two points they need to secure a play-off spot. (Photo credit: Simon Hall)

Preview: Fax eyeing 'ugly or pretty' win over Swinton to secure play-off spot

Cougar Park, home of Keighley Cougars

Keighley 22-23 Halifax: Last-gasp Jouffret drop goal seals thrilling Fax victory

The ‘kitchen sink’ will be thrown at Halifax Panthers’ attempt to crash into the Championship play-offs in the final two games of the season, starting at Keighley Cougars on Sunday (kick off 3pm), says head coach Simon Grix.

Panthers to throw ‘kitchen sink’ at Championship play-off push, says Simon Grix

Halifax Panthers' Louis Jouffret scored two tries in the 30-8 win at Whitehaven on Sunday. (Photo credit: Simon Hall)

Halifax keep play-off hopes alive as Batley drop out of top six

Simon Grix, with Batley head coach Craig Lingard after the 1895 Cup final last Saturday, is now preparing for six more finals in the league with Halifax Panthers. (Photo by Simon Hall)

One cup final down, six more to go for Simon Grix and Halifax Panthers

Brandon Moore celebrates his try

Grayson 'proud' of new chapter for Halifax Panthers in special 150th year

Halifax Panthers supporters enjoying their day out at Wembley

25 photos of Halifax Panthers fans enjoying their big day out at Wembley

Simon Grix with the 1895 Cup trophy after Halifax Panthers' final victory over Batley Bulldogs. (Photo by Simon Hall)

Simon Grix praises Halifax Panthers stars after 1895 Cup triumph

Halifax Panthers lift the 1895 Cup after defeating Batley Bulldogs 12-10 at Wembley

We are the champions! Halifax Panthers celebrate winning the 1895 Cup at Wembley

Halifax Panthers defeated Batley Bulldogs 12-10 in the 1895 Cup final at Wembley

17 photos from a thrilling 1895 Cup final between Halifax and Batley at Wembley

Fax celebrate Brandon Moore's try at Wembley. Photo by Simon Hall.

Halifax 12-10 Batley: Panthers hold on to beat Bulldogs in Wembley thriller

Build up to the 1895 Cup FInal between Halifax and Batley. (Photo by Simon Hall)

Live 1895 Cup Final: Halifax Panthers v Batley Bulldogs LIVE

Halifax Panthers fans arrive at Wembley for the 1895 Cup final against Batley Bulldogs

In pictures: Halifax Panthers fans arrive at Wembley for 1895 Cup final

Simon Grix is looking for his Halifax Panthers' side to replicate their performance against Featherstone at Wembley on Saturday when they face Batley Bulldogs in the 1895 Cup final. (Photo by Simon Hall)

Grix looking for repeat Fev performance in ‘smash-and-grab’ 1895 Cup final

Lachlan Walmsley celebrates scoring the try that sent Halifax Panthers to Wembley

1895 Cup final: Batley Bulldogs and Halifax Panthers meet in momentous occasion

Fax fans gathered at The Shay this morning to wave off the Halifax Panthers squad on their way to Wembley for tomorrow's 1895 Cup final against Batley Bulldogs

Fans gather at The Shay to wave off Halifax Panthers squad on the way to Wembley

Wembley Stadium. (Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

How to watch Halifax vs Batley cup final if you are not going to Wembley

Lachlan Walmsley scores the try that sends Halifax Panthers to Wembley

Proud parents tune in Down Under to cheer Halifax winger Walmsley at Wembley

Lachlan Walmsley celebrates scoring the try that sent Halifax Panthers to Wembley

Halifax Panthers v Featherstone Rovers match rearranged due to 1895 Cup final

Halifax Panthers’ head coach Simon Grix has insisted his group of players have the chance to be ‘revered’ as much as the heroes of 1987 as he begins the preparations for the 1895 Cup final at Wembley with a trip to Sheffield Eagles on Friday, July 28. (Photo by Simon Hall)

Sheffield preview: 'Players have got an opportunity to be revered’ says Grix

Jimmy Meadows scored a try on his 50th appearance for Batley Bulldogs. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Championship round-up: Fev go ten points clear after Batley's defeat

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