Woman of Steel to benefit from historic first after announcing pregnancy

SINEAD PEACH will be the first Super League player to benefit from maternity pay in a professional contract after announcing her pregnancy. The reigning Woman…

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Wales take big step towards World Cup qualification – at expense of Irish

By IAN GOLDEN WALES had the perfect start to their Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign with a solid 28-10 win over Ireland at Cardiff University…

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Leeds Rhinos star targeting next England match after injury return

RETURNING Caitlin Beevers has said the now-confirmed international match against France has given her even more motivation to get back to her best form as…

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

SUPER LEAGUE THURSDAY 25th APRIL St Helens v Huddersfield Giants 20:00 (Sky) FRIDAY 26th APRIL Castleford Tigers v London Broncos 20:00 (Sky/SuperLeague+) Hull KR v…

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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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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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York Valkyrie’s Lindsay Anfield identifies how Women’s Super League champions can get even better

REIGNING champions York will head into this season with a clean slate according to coach Lindsay Anfield. Having gone into last season’s victorious campaign as…

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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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