Situated in West Yorkshire, the Halifax RLFC had enjoyed continuous division one competition going back to the 1991-92 season. When the club was relegated from Super League in 2003, I assume they had ambitions of returning as soon as possible. They had done that before when relegated.
If so and I'm sure it was the case, it's not what transpired. The club has remained in the Championship (division two) since, with generally good results but without being able to go all the way in winning promotion back to the big league.
The last couple of years haven't been to the usual standard. They have remained a solid presence in the division but hopes of promotion may now be more difficult with the IMG grading system that covers all aspects of a club's status, not just on field performance.
I should add that the club is currently having a financial crisis so hopefully it can be sorted and the club - which was founded in 1873 - will be able to continue.
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