PREVIEW | Eagles head to South Leeds this week to face Hunslet

26/02/2026

Sheffield Eagles travel to South Leeds Stadium this Sunday to take on Hunslet R.L.F.C in Round 5 of the Betfred Championship (3pm KO).

After opening our league campaign with back-to-back victories, head coach Craig Lingard will be aiming for a third consecutive Championship win as his side looks to build early momentum and strengthen their position in the league table.

Standing in our way this Sunday are a determined Hunslet outfit, who secured their first league win of the season last weekend with an impressive victory against Rochdale Hornets.

Please read below for all the key information you need to know ahead of Sunday’s trip to the South Leeds Stadium.

TICKETS

Match Tickets for Sunday’s game remain on sale, and you’re able to secure your spot for this game now by clicking HERE.

Ticket prices for the game are as follows:

Adults: £20

+65/Blue Light Card: £15

Young Adult (16-21): £10

Juniors (U16s): Free

 * Please note that prices rise on gameday. 

PARKING

The South Leeds Stadium is situated within the John Charles Centre for Sport.

Parking is free, the main car park is situated across from the Stadium complex, and the entrance is to the right of the small roundabout as you approach the stadium from Dewsbury Road.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Sheffield have won their last six away meetings with Hunslet.

Hunslet's last home victory against the Eagles was a 30-12 National League Two win on 15 May, 2005.

Last ten meetings:

Hunslet 6, Sheffield 46 (ChR25, 7/9/25)

Sheffield 18, Hunslet 22 (ChR11, 23/5/25)

Hunslet 10, Sheffield 54 (ChR15, 29/5/15)

Sheffield 28, Hunslet 14 (ChR6, 29/3/15)

(at Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster)

Sheffield 36, Hunslet 26 (ChR25, 22/8/13)

(at Don Valley Stadium)

Hunslet 22, Sheffield 38 (ChR8, 29/5/13)

Sheffield 30, Hunslet 20 (ChR16, 10/8/12)

(at Don Valley Stadium)

Sheffield 48, Hunslet 0 (NRCQF, 15/6/12)

(at Don Valley Stadium)

Hunslet 22, Sheffield 40 (ChR2, 18/3/12)

Hunslet 24, Sheffield 32 (ChR19, 7/8/11) 

KEEP UPDATED WITH THE GAME

If your unable to make it to the game, then here is a list of ways to keep updated with what’s going on.

- Live Match Updates on X

- Match Report

- Post-Match Interviews

- Match Highlights on SETV