Hunslet secured a place in the Betfred Championship following a dramatic 20-22 victory over Swinton Lions in the Promotion Final.
The West Yorkshire side finished fourth in Betfred League One, before going on to win the league’s Play-Off competition and rightfully earn their place in the final against the Championship’s 12th-placed Swinton.
The Lions had led 10-0 in the early stages through Rhys Williams and Mitch Cox, but an incredible interception try from Hunslet’s Mackenzie Turner brought the visitors back into the contest.
The blood and thunder battle continued in the second period, as Hunslet stunned the hosts with two quick fire tries.
Cam Berry and George Flanagan Jnr crossed the whitewash and Matty Beharrell successfully converted both, as Dean Muir’s men raced into a ten-point lead.
This was soon short-lived, however, as Swinton brutally hit back through Mikey Wood and Johnny Vaughan, edging the hosts back in front by two.
The Championship side looked to have saved their second tier status for 2025, but a sensational last-gasp effort from Hunslet hero Jack Render, who also scored the match-winner in the Play-Off Final against Keighley Cougars last weekend, saw his side snatch victory and seal promotion in spectacular fashion.
Hunslet will compete in the 2025 Betfred Championship next season after nearly a decade away from this division, while Swinton Lions will now play in Betfred League One.
Championship Promotion Final result:
Swinton Lions 20 Hunslet RLFC 22
