The club was founded in 1984 and in due course made its way into the top flight. However, when a merger with Huddersfield didn't work out, the club was demoted to a lower division. By 2003, the leagues were reorganised and the Eagles were placed in the third division (lower chart).
It came top in that year but in the grand final of the playoffs it was Keighley that was promoted. Sheffield did win promotion in 2006 with success in the playoff grand final with the Swinton Lions to the tune of 35-10.
Now in the second division (top chart), they made a home for themselves. Solid performances have been the order of the day without breaking into the top flight. With the just released 2024 IMG gradings placing the Eagles at 21st would suggest any thought of promotion in the future will require some improvements. (See the list by clicking here).
Another issue hitting the club was the coach* being suspended and then banned for eighteen months due to a serious breach of protocol. It seemed to affect the club's performance during the latter part of 2024 and it missed out on the playoffs. Hopefully the club will get through this with minimal disruption.
*He cofounded the club and has been the coach almost constantly since 1999.
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