AN opening-day defeat was the catalyst for St Helens topping the Women's Super League, according to prolific winger Leah Burke.
Saints secured the League Leaders' Shield with a 98-0 victory at Warrington on Saturday, their twelfth consecutive league win since losing by four points away at defending champions York in the opening round in April.
Already a subscriber? Log in here
This story is FREE for you...
Create a free account to access this article and get more of Total Rugby League's top stories.By submitting your email address you agree for Total Rugby League to send you communication by email