Race for the League Leaders' Shield concludes this Sunday at Headingley

It’s been a close fought season in the Betfred Women’s Super League and the action goes down to the wire on Sunday afternoon as Leeds Rhinos, York City Knights and St Helens all vie for the chance to lift the League Leaders’ Shield.

Leeds and York meet in a huge clash at Headingley Stadium, kick off 1pm, in what could be the deciding game as to which team walks away with the shield. St Helens have an outside chance to win their second piece of silverware this year if they beat both Huddersfield tonight and Wigan on Sunday and score more than 100 combined points across the matches.

The Rhinos have spent the last three weeks preparing for the fixture as they had a bye week in round nine. The League Leaders’ Shield has evaded Leeds’ grasps since 2018, when the club last finished top of the league. Leeds were in top spot on points difference until last week, with their only defeats coming against York and then St Helens.

York have led the league for most of the season as they didn’t lose a match until round seven at the hands of St Helens in a tight 13-4 result, which has been a change to the Knights’ high scoring matches this season.

One of the Knights’ strengths is that they have players in their ranks that know what it takes to win a League Leaders title. The likes of Tamzin Renouf, captain Sinead Peach, Kelsey Gentles and more were a part of the Castleford team in 2019 that competed for all three pieces of silverware, notably taking away the League Leaders title for the first time.

Ones to Watch

Tara Jane Stanley

One of York's highest profile signings for the 2022 season, England international Tara-Jane Stanley hasn’t disappointed in this World Cup year.

During the Knights' Challenge Cup campaign, she amassed 84 points and has added a further 75 points during the league campaign with six tries, 25 goals and one drop goal.

Katie Langan

Half back and co-captain Katie Langan has been one of the Knights’ top performers in 2022 and has benefitted from the additions that Lindsay Anfield has brought to the club.

Last time out against Wigan, she capped off a good performance with her first try of the league camaign.

Hollie Dodd

After debuting in the 2019 Challenge Cup Final, Hollie Dodd is one of the competition’s best young forwards.

Many forget that the back rower is still only 18 years-old but she has made a name for herself on both the domestic and international level. She has four tries to her name during the league season.

Season Form

Milestones

Caitlin Beevers

Outside back Beevers can reach two club milestones on Sunday. She can become the first player to score 50 tries for the club if she crosses three times, plus she only needs ten points to reach 200 points for the Rhinos.

Sophie Robinson

Winger Sophie Robinson is only eight points (or two tries) away from score 100 points in the Betfred Women’s Super League. So far this season, she has six tries to her name, including two tries in consecutive games against Wigan and Huddersfield.

Courtney Winfield-Hill

Half back and England international Courtney Winfield-Hill can score her 400th Betfred Women’s Super League point on Sunday against the Knights.

Since debuting against Wigan in 2018, Winfield-Hill has gone on to record 29 tries and 141 goals during her four seasons at the Rhinos.

Zoe Hornby

Forward Hornby can hit both league and club milestones at Headingley.

In the Betfred Women’s Super League, Hornby is six points away from reaching 50 points, meanwhile for the Rhinos, she is two points away from reaching 50 club points.

Dannielle Anderson

Having returned to action in 2022, Dannielle Anderson can also join Hornby is 50 Rhinos points.

The prop, who was a part of the Rhinos’ inaugural squad in 2018, is six points away from the milestone.

Last Meeting in the Betfred Women’s Super League

Leeds Rhinos Women lost out 24-10 to York City Knights in a fractious encounter at the LNER Community Stadium earlier in the season. Zoe Hornby scored tries in both halves for the Rhinos but it wasn't enough against a York side that played the second half with 12 players but nevertheless managed to score three tries, courtesy of Alisha Clayton, Tamzin Renouf and Olivia Wood.

Fan and Ticket Information

Sunday’s game is part of a double header event which will also see North Leeds v South Leeds Origin game take place after the Rhinos clash with the Knights. Fans who wish to attend the North Leeds v South Leeds Origin game only, will be able to enter the stadium 10 minutes before the end of the Betfred Women's Super League fixture and this will be donation on entry.

Ticket Prices:

Tickets to watch the Women's game are only £5 per person. Juniors 16 and under are free and do not require a ticket.

Companion tickets for fans that accompany those who require wheelchair and accessible tickets, are available and can be ordered by calling Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office on 0371 423 1315 during opening hours.

Ticket Details:

One ticket purchased for this event will allow access to both fixtures.

Fans who wish to attend the North Leeds v South Leeds Origin game only, will be able to enter the stadium 10 minutes before the end of the Betfred Women's Super League fixture and this will be donation on entry.

Areas Open:

Unreserved Seat in the North Stand

Car Parking:

First come, first served parking including disabled blue badge parking, will be available on match day in Car Park F.

How to Buy:

Online: available at tickets.therhinos.co.uk 24/7.

Over the phone: by calling 0371 423 1315 between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).

In person at Leeds Rhinos Club Shop: Away tickets will be available from Leeds Rhinos Club Shop at Headingley Stadium, Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Please check opening hours at therhinos.co.uk before travelling.