Forsell names squad for huge clash against York City Knights

Leeds Rhinos Women’s Head Coach Lois Forsell has named her squad to face York City Knights Ladies in Sunday’s huge game against local rivals York City Knights at Headingley, kick off 1pm.

In their last Super League game against York, it was the home side who came out on top with a 24-10 victory at the LNER Community Stadium earlier in the season. When the teams met in the Challenge Cup semi-final back in April though it was the Rhinos who secured their place in the Final with a 28-26 victory.

The battle for who will win the league leaders shield goes down to the final game of the season, with York going into the game top of the league, but with Leeds, St Helens and the Knights all in the mix to claim the silverware.

Sunday’s game will be streamed live on the Sportsman from 12.45pm

The squad in full is:

1. Caitlin Beevers sponsored by Systech IT Solutions
2. Tara Moxon sponsored by Leeds Rhinos Players Association
3. Sophie Robinson
4. Fran Goldthorp sponsored by PICKUPS SELF STORAGE
5. Sophie Nuttall sponsored by AC Auto Locksmiths
6. Georgia Roche sponsored by  G. Swailes Painter & Decorator
7. Courtney Winfield-Hill sponsored by KBW Chambers
9. Keara Bennett sponsored by Harris Creative
10. Dannielle Anderson sponsored by Age Partnership
11. Chloe Kerrigan
13. Hanna Butcher sponsored by Leeds Trinity University
14. Shannon Lacey sponsored by West One Solutions
15. Zoe Hornby sponsored by Countrywide Fans of Leeds Rhinos Women
16. Orla McCallion
18. Sam Hulme
19. Jasmine Earnshaw-Cudjoe
23. Lucy Murray
25. Beth Lockwood sponsored by The Resin Mill
26. Alex Barnes

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.

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.

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.