1980s
1984-85
The First GameThe first game, in the Second Division, against Rochdale on 2nd September 1984, at Owlerton Stadium saw them win.
1985-86
The Second SeasonA new kit and a new badge for their second season, playing again in maroon and gold.
1987-88
Red and GoldThe kit is red and gold for the first time and the Eagles finish 5th, their highest league position to that point
1988-89
SilverwareThe first ever trophy – beating Swinton in the Second Division Premiership final at Old Trafford.
1989-90
Nomad Years Part 1Life on the road due to Owlerton Stadium not meeting safety standards. They beat newly crowned World Champions Widnes at Bramall Lane in front of a record crowd. The first women’s team are formed.
1990s
1990-1991
A New HomeThe first game at Don Valley Stadium on 26th September 1990. Relegated from the Championship to Division 2 as part of the new three division structure.
1991-92
PromotionAchieved promotion back to the Championship at their first attempt. Won the Premiership Division Final by beating Oldham.
1992-93
AustraliaLose to Australia 52-22 at Don Valley Stadium as part of Australia’s warm up for the World Cup. Gary Hetherington steps down as coach.
1993-94
10th SeasonGary Hetherington returns as coach. The 10th season is dubbed the best season of the decade, finishing 6th in the Championship.
1994-95
Australia AgainPlay Australia again at Don Valley as part of Australia’s test preparations. The Eagles lose 80-2. Rumours of a merger with Doncaster circulate as talk of Super League starts. The Eagles finish 8th.
1995-96
Rugby League CentenaryThe 100th anniversary of Rugby League and the last season of winter rugby with the Eagles finishing 5th.
1996
Super LeagueThe first ever game of the new Super League era against Paris St Germain in Paris. The season of the “Full Monty” shirt – as featured in the film. Gary Hetherington leaves the Eagles.
1999
MergerFinish the Super League season in 10th place and merge with bottom placed Huddersfield Giants The new Sheffield Eagles play their first game in the 2000 season, a victory against Lancashire Lynx.
2000s
2000
Phoenix ClubThe phoenix Club finish in 14th place - a starting point to build on for the “new” Club.
2006
PromotionFinish 2nd in NL2 before beating Swinton Lions in the Play Off Finals to win promotion to National League 1.
2007
Play offsFinish in 6th place in the first season in NL1 following promotion, reaching the play offs.
2009
ChampionshipFinish in 3rd place in the newly named Championship before losing to Featherstone in the play offs. The Club’s Hall of Fame is established.
2010s
2010
Play offsFinish 6th place in the Championship before losing to Halifax in the Play Offs. During the season they play Wigan in the Challenge Cup at Bramall Lane, with a battling performance before losing 34-50.
2012
Grand Final AgainReach a second consecutive Grand Final appearance and also against Featherstone. This time the Eagles win 20-16 in Warrington.
2013
Back to Back winnersPlay their last ever game at Don Valley Stadium on 15th September. Reach the Grand Final again, beating Batley Bulldogs to become the first back to back champions.
2014
Back to OwlertonPlaying once again at Owlerton Stadium. They edge close to relegation before recovering and reaching the play offs before losing in the semifinals, meaning it wasn’t a Grand Final triple.
2015
Super 8sPlay home games this season at the Keepmoat and Castle Park grounds in Doncaster. A third place finish in the Championship led to games in the short lived Super 8s.
2016
Full TimeBecome a full time Club. The Club finish 7th before losing to Bradford in the Championship Shield Final. Fans raise £20,000 to help save the Club from financial problems.
2017
Return to Part TimePlay “home” games at Wakefield’s ground for the season and return to being a part time Club. Finish 7th and reach the Championship Shield Final before losing to Toulouse.
2018
Temporary Sheffield FacilitiesBack in Sheffield at the temporary facilities at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park.
2019
1895 CupAnother season at the temporary facilities at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. Despite this they win the inaugural 1895 Cup against Widnes, meaning they are unbeaten at Wembley.
2020s
2020
PandemicStart the season with home games at Castle Park in Doncaster and at Wakefield due to construction work starting on the new stadium in Sheffield. The season is cancelled due to the global pandemic.
2021
Wheelchair teamReturn to Keepmoat Stadium following delays with the new stadium at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. The Eagles’ wheelchair team is formed.
2022
Return to SheffieldThe first game at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park Community Stadium. Eagles Foundation announced as Foundation of the Year by the RFL. The new Eagles’ women’s team promoted in their first season.
2023
Challenge Cup 25th anniversary25th Anniversary of the Challenge Cup win. The Eagles’ wheelchair team are announced as the RFL’s wheelchair team of the year.
