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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

Halifax Panthers’ head coach Simon Grix admits he and his players have it all to do to ‘salvage’ the 2023 campaign ahead of their next game at home to Newcastle on Sunday. (Photo credit: James Marsden)

Halifax Panthers v Newcastle preview: Simon Grix looking for a response

Halifax Panthers’ head coach Simon Grix has admitted his side’s 42-0 thrashing at the hands of Batley Bulldogs ‘was tough to watch.’

Simon Grix left ‘gutted’ as Halifax get heavily beaten by Batley

The Fox's Biscuits Stadium

Batley 42-0 Halifax: Superb Luke Hooley treble helps Bulldogs thrash Panthers

Halifax Panthers’ head coach Simon Grix has admitted that ‘it doesn’t get any tougher than Batley away’ as his side look to return to winning ways at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium on Sunday, July 9 (kick off 3pm). (Photo credit: Simon Hall)

Batley Bulldogs v Halifax Panthers preview: ‘It doesn’t get any tougher’

Batley Bulldogs were victorious at Barrow Raiders. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Away wins for Featherstone and Batley but Halifax suffer second half slip up

The 1895 Cup trophy ahead of the 2021 final. (Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Away ties for Halifax and Batley in 1895 Cup semi-finals

Batley Bulldogs beat Newcastle Thunder to secure their sixth league win in a row. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Championship round-up: Wins for Batley Bulldogs and Halifax Panthers

Halifax Panthers will be looking to return to winning ways this weekend when they travel over the Pennines to face Swinton Lions on Sunday, June 11 (kick off 3pm). (Photo credit: James Marsden)

Panthers looking to bounce back with win at Swinton after successive defeats

The Fox's Biscuits Stadium, Batley

Championship round-up: Batley Bulldogs up to joint-second

Halifax Panthers players applaud their fans following their Summer Bash defeat to Batley Bulldogs at the LNER Community Stadium, York, UK. Photo by Simon Hall.

'We were pretty average': Halifax Panthers coach disappointed with Batley defeat

Zach McComb of Halifax runs at the Batley defence. Photo by Simon Hall.

Match action: 25 photos from Halifax Panthers v Batley Bulldogs at Summer Bash

Halifax Panthers’ head coach Simon Grix has insisted last Friday’s heroic performance against St Helens in the Challenge Cup should be ‘out of our minds’ as he prepares his side for a ‘tough’ Summer Bash clash with Batley Bulldogs. (Photo credit: Simon Hall)

Fax’s heroics against Saints erased as Grix prepares for Batley in Summer Bash

All the Championship sides will be in action this weekend at the Summer Bash in York

All you need to know about the Championship Summer Bash 2023

Lachlan Walmsley goes over for the first of his four tries against Whitehaven.

Championship round-up: Fax and Fev win to nil after Batley's drop-goal drama

Halifax Panthers set up a fifth round Challenge Cup tie with neighbours Bradford Bulls after a 24-18 win over Barrow Raiders, while Batley Bulldogs scored 15 tries in an 80-6 thrashing of Hunslet ARLFC.

Challenge Cup: Halifax to meet Bradford while Batley ease to 15-try win

Halifax and Batley experienced mixed fortunes in Cumbria as Barrow Raiders won their first game of the Championship season against the Panthers while the Bulldogs edged Whitehaven 18-16.

Mixed fortunes for Halifax and Batley in Cumbria while Dewsbury win again

Simon Grix has confirmed the Championship’s top try scorer, Lachlan Walmsley, has had ‘corrective surgery’ on a dislocated finger which is likely to keep him out of action for at least the next ‘couple of weeks’ - including Halifax Panthers’ double-header with Barrow Raiders.

Halifax v Barrow preview: Walmsley out as Grix looks for first away league win

Here’s who Halifax Panthers, Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury Rams will face in the next stages of the competition

Here’s who Halifax, Batley and Dewsbury will face next in the Challenge Cup

Halifax Panthers produced a great comeback to beat Batley Bulldogs 20-16 at The Shay on Sunday.

Action shots from Halifax Panthers' 20-16 victory over Batley Bulldogs

Halifax Panthers’ head coach Simon Grix said the home changing room at The Shay was a ‘happy’ one as his side produced a great comeback to beat West Yorkshire rivals Batley Bulldogs.

Grix pleased with 'happy' changing room as Panthers battle back to beat Batley

The Shay Stadium, Halifax.

Halifax 20-16 Batley: Panthers produce magnificent comeback against Bulldogs

Halifax Panthers’ head coach Simon Grix has praised Batley Bulldogs' ‘togetherness’ ahead of Sunday’s intriguing West Yorkshire derby clash at The Shay on Sunday, March 5 (kick off 3pm).

Bulldogs’ ‘togetherness’ impresses Grix ahead of Panthers clash

Championship leaders Featherstone Rovers will meet Halifax Panthers in the third round of the Challenge Cup

Challenge Cup: Featherstone to meet Halifax; Batley and Dewsbury get home ties

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Halifax and Batley to meet in Summer Bash