Vicky Whitfield sets out St Helens’ lofty ambitions ahead of new Women’s Super League season

CHALLENGE CUP holders St Helens have their eyes set on even more silverware this year. Despite having won the knock-out competition for the last three…

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Women’s Super League 2024 club-by-club preview and squads

STEPHEN IBBETSON assesses the runners and riders as the Women’s Super League gets underway this week. BARROW RAIDERS THERE is a top-flight presence in Cumbria…

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Wigan Warriors skipper on ’emotional’ first women’s game at DW Stadium and Denis Betts effect

WIGAN’S first-ever women’s game at the DW Stadium will be an “emotional” moment for vice-captain Rachel Thompson. The Warriors open their Super League campaign this…

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Why Barrow Raiders are entering first Women’s Super League season with ‘no pressure’

BARROW coach Amanda Wilkinson is hopeful that her side can go out and do themselves proud during their debut season in the top flight. Having…

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Tara Jones a history-maker as both player and referee

TARA JONES made history yesterday (Sunday) by becoming the first woman to referee a full senior professional game in the northern hemisphere. The 27-year-old took…

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Challenge Cup and Women’s Challenge Cup top try, goal and points scorers after quarter-finals

CHALLENGE CUP Tries 1 = Manoa Wacokecoke (Featherstone Rovers) 6 Liam Marshall (Wigan Warriors) 6 3 Adam Swift (Huddersfield Giants) 5 (11 players tied on…

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This week’s Rugby League fixtures and TV coverage including Super League, WSL and NRL

SUPER LEAGUE FRIDAY 19th APRIL Leeds Rhinos v Huddersfield Giants 20:00 (Sky) St Helens v Hull FC 20:00 (Sky/SuperLeague+) Wigan Warriors v Castleford Tigers 20:00…

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This week’s Rugby League fixtures and TV coverage including Challenge Cup and NRL

CHALLENGE CUP QUARTER FINALS SATURDAY 13th APRIL Catalans Dragons v Huddersfield Giants 19:00 Hull KR v Leigh Leopards 17:00 (BBC) SUNDAY 14th APRIL Castleford Tigers…

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Denis Betts glad for ‘something different’ in new Wigan Warriors job

WIGAN WARRIORS coach Denis Betts has admitted that the new role at his former club has give a new spark to his career. After a…

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Leeds Rhinos star Amy Hardcastle giving back to hometown club Halifax Panthers

ENGLAND international Amy Hardcastle will combine playing duties at Leeds with a new position as development officer of the women’s and girls’ sections at her…

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