Bradford celebrated a long-awaited breakthrough in the Wheelchair Super League as the Bulls recorded their first-ever victory in the competition, running up a commanding 98-12 win over Sheffield Eagles.
Johnson’s remarkable individual tally
The result was dominated by Bradford playmaker Keiron Johnson, who contributed an astonishing personal total of 66 points through a combination of tries and conversions. Johnson opened the scoring early and continued to pile on points throughout the match, finishing with a haul that accounted for more than a quarter of his season’s points to date.
Other scorers for Bradford included Charlie Wanless, who crossed the line four times across the fixture, and siblings Isabelle and Nathaniel Wright, who added two tries between them. Sheffield’s scoreboard was opened by Ben Simpson, who secured a try and goal just before half-time and added a second try after the break.
Wigan halt Halifax’s run; Leeds edge London
At the top end of the table, Wigan Warriors handed leaders Halifax Panthers their first defeat of the season with a convincing 60-18 victory. Wigan had effectively settled the contest by half-time, leading 42-14, thanks in part to hat-tricks from Jack Heggie and Toby Burton-Carter.
Meanwhile Leeds Rhinos produced a high-scoring performance to beat London Roosters 58-46, a result that strengthens Leeds’ bid for a top-two finish in the table. Key contributors for Leeds included Tom Halliwell and James Simpson-Hill, the latter having recently represented Scotland in the Celtic Cup.
- Bradford Bulls 98–12 Sheffield Eagles — Bradford secured their first Super League win
- Wigan Warriors 60–18 Halifax Panthers — Halifax’s first defeat of the season
- Leeds Rhinos 58–46 London Roosters — important victory for Leeds’ league ambitions
| Fixture | Score | Notable performers |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford v Sheffield | 98–12 | Keiron Johnson (66 points), Charlie Wanless |
| Wigan v Halifax | 60–18 | Jack Heggie (hat-trick), Toby Burton-Carter |
| Leeds v London | 58–46 | Tom Halliwell, James Simpson-Hill |
The round underlined the growing competitiveness and scoring power present in the Wheelchair Super League this season, and gave local supporters reasons to celebrate and reflect. For Bradford, the emphatic nature of the win may provide momentum as they build confidence in a campaign where victories have been hard to come by.
Clubs and supporters will be watching how these results affect the run-in, particularly with Halifax losing ground at the summit and Leeds pressing to secure a higher finishing position. For Bradford fans, the priority now will be to consolidate the breakthrough and aim for further points as the season continues.
