Leeds Rhinos Women begin their Betfred Women's Challenge Cup campaign this Sunday 17th March on the road against Leigh Leopards.

Lois Forsell's team made it all the way to the Wembley Final last year, recording a victory against the Leopards on the way. This weekend's game includes new signing Shona Hoyle who was part of the St Helens side who won the Cup last year and Grace Field who has played in two finals for Castleford Tigers.  

Forsell has also named Liv Whitehead, Ella Donnelly and Beth Macmillan, who could make their debuts after signing for the club ahead of the 2024 season.  Elychia Watson could be set to make her return for the first time since 2022 after missing out last year through injury.

Amy Hardcastle, Evie Cousins and Sophie Nuttall have short-term injuries which rule them out this week.  The Rhinos are also without Jenna Greening, Caitlin Beevers, Beth Lockwood and Keara Bennett through injury.  Kaiya Glynn is unavailable as in on service with the Army.

The squad in full is

1. Ruby Enright sponsored by Reg Naylor (Liversedge) Ltd
2. Sophie Robinson sponsored by Y F Furniture
6. Hanna Butcher sponsored by NIC FM Services Group
7. Caitlin Casey sponsored by Professional Security
8. Zoe Hornby sponsored by Pickups Self Storage
10. Izzy Northrop sponsored by SGH Sporting Events
11. Shona Hoyle sponsored by KBW Chambers
12. Bella Sykes
13. Bethan Dainton sponsored by Realia Marketing
14. Tara Moxon sponsored by Leeds Rhinos Player Association
15. Jasmine Cudjoe sponsored by SGH Sporting Events
17. Lucy Murray sponsored by Mick & Sam Walsh
18. Liv Whitehead sponsored by Power Clean UK
19. Grace Field
23. Elychia Watson
24. Beth Macmillan sponsored by Morley Glass & Glazing
25. Ella Donnelly sponsored by James Deer
27. Mayzi Carter sponsored by SPH Civil Engineering Ltd

More information

The match will be played at Leigh Miners Welfare Institute , for fans travelling across, the address is: Leigh Miners Welfare Institute, Kirby Rd, Leigh WN7 4EF.

Entrance is £5 for adults. £3 for fans aged 12-17 and Concessions.  Children under 12 are free.  There is a cafe and bar open on site.