22 Apr 2023

Rhinos name squad for Challenge Cup opener

Leeds Rhinos Women will begin their Betfred Women's Challenge Cup campaign on Sunday 22nd April against Bradford Bulls at Sports Park Weetwood, KO 1pm.

Bethan Dainton returns after representing the Army RU side last week and Mayzi Carter and Jenna Greening are in the mix to make their debuts.  Tara Moxon and Ella Johnson are also back in the squad and could make their first appearances for the club this season.

Shoulder injuries to Zoe Hornby, Elle Frain and Caitlin Beevers will rule the trio out for this game.  Hornby picked up her injury in the opening game of the season and Frain and Beevers got their knocks in last week's game against Huddersfield Giants.

Leeds Rhinos head coach Lois Forsell confirmed that Georgia Roche would be leaving the club after signing a contract for an NRLW side.  

The full squad is:

2. Sophie Robinson – sponsored by Y F Furniture

4. Hanna Butcher – sponsored by NIC FM Services Group

5. Sophie Nuttall – sponsored by AC Auto Locksmiths

7. Sam Hulme – sponsored by KBW Chambers

9. Keara Bennett – sponsored by Harris Creative

10. Dannielle Anderson – sponsored by Age Partnership

11. Amy Hardcastle – sponsored by Rhino Safety Ltd

12. Bethan Dainton - sponsored by Realia Marketin

15. Jasmine Cudjoe

16. Beth Lockwood

17. Tasha Gaines – sponsored by R&R Scrap Metal Merchants 

18. Izzy Northrop

20. Tara Moxon - sponsored by Leeds Rhinos Players Association

21. Eloise Hayward

22. Kaiya Glynn 

23. Ella Johnson - sponsored by Eileen Dockray

24. Jenna Greening

26. Caitlin Casey – sponsored by Professional Security

27. Mayzi Carter

More information

Please see the below fan information ahead of Sunday's game

Gates Open – 12noon

Ticket Prices – Minimum suggested donation of £5 for adults and concessions (senior citizens 65 & over and students) / FREE for Juniors aged 16 & under. Cash only on match day – tickets are not pre-sold for this match.

Viewing areas – Standing around the pitch with a small, seated stand which will be unreserved. There is ramp to access along the side of the pitch.

Parking – There is strictly no spectator parking available at the venue, fans must park in surrounding residential areas. Do not park at Weetwood Hall Hotel (parking fines are in operation) or on the grass verges on the ring road and respect the neighbours surrounding the venue. Limited disabled parking will be available onsite at Sports Park Weetwood only.

Food and Drink – There is a café onsite for fans to purchase food and drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Fans cannot bring their own alcohol.

Before the game – If you fancy heading for a drink or lunch after the game, you can head over to Weetwood Hall Hotel. The Stables Pub is also open from midday serving a selection of real ales, wines, spirits and snacks. Take a seat in the cosy pub or outside in the traditional cobbled courtyard. Please be aware you cannot bring drinks from the hotel onto Sports Park Weetwood.

Dogs – Dogs are not allowed at the venue with exception of Guide Dogs.

Stadium Partner

Competition

Technical Partner

Technical Partner

Main Partner

Main Partner

Associate Partners

Tetleys
Berrys
Leeds Beckett University
SMUK
Dynamic
Chadwick Lawrence
Caddick Developments
Ipsum
NIC Group
First Bus
Sedulo
ACS
Johnstone
Bartercard
Axis Group
Evolve Lettings
Best Western
Apache Automotive
Seat Unique
Ponte
Wetherby Whaler
Pickups Self Storage
Heatable
Britvic
Warners Fish Merchants Lts
Skopes
McNally EV
Zenzero
Ecotricity
WeAre8