19 May 2024

Match Pack: Betfred Women's Challenge Cup Semi Finals

A place at Wembley Stadium is at stake this Sunday as Leeds Rhinos Women go head to head with Wigan Warriors at the Totally Wicked Stadium for a place in the Betfred Women's Challenge Cup Final, kick off 12.30pm.

Lois Forsell's Rhinos hope to return to the capital after coming up short in last year's Final, whilst  a win for Dennis Betts' Wigan would see the club reach the final for the first time in their history.

Ahead of the teams taking to the field, here is your snapshot preview of everything you need to know about tonight's teams:


21-man squad recap

Wigan Warriors

In brief

- One change from Dennis Betts sees Sinead Doria replace Gracie Bradshaw in the Wigan lineup.

- The Warriors take on the Rhinos for the third time at this stage of the Challenge Cup, having lost the last two in 2018 and 2023.

- Seven members of the Warriors side featured in the defeat to Leeds in last year's semi final (Anna Davies, Holly Speakman, Cerys Jones, Vicky Molyneux, Mary Coleman, Rachel Thompson, Sarah Bardsley).

- Davies is the Warriors' top try scorer so far this season with 12 tries in 7 appearances. 

Leeds Rhinos

In brief

- Lois Forsell has named a largely unchanged team from the one that defeated York in the Betfred Super League last weekend.

- Beth Lockwood has been included in the squad for the first time this season after missing the start through injury.

- Caitlin Beevers and Shona Hoyle who were both try scorers in last week's win against York are both in the squad. Beevers has four semi finals appearances in the Cup to her name, which are all with Leeds. Hoyle has three appearances with two teams since 2019 in Castleford and St Helens.

- Rhinos captain Hanna Butcher has appeared in every Cup semi final for the Rhinos since the club's inaugural season in 2018. Winger Sophie Robinson, prop Grace Field and centre Amy Hardcastle are also some of the most experienced players at this stage of the Cup competition too.


Form

Warriors

Group 2, Game 1 - Won 68-0 vs Salford Red Devils

Group 2, Game 2 - Won 20-18 vs Barrow Raiders

Group 2, Game 3 - Won 44-4 vs Cardiff Demons

Quarter Final - Won 44-4 vs Cardiff Demons

Rhinos

Group 4, Game 1 - Won 52-4 vs Leigh Leopards

Group 4, Game 2 - Won 90-0 vs Hull KR

Group 4, Game 3 - Won 54-10 vs Huddersfield Giants

Quarter Final - Won 70-10 vs Warrington Wolves


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How to keep up with Sunday's game

Last minute tickets!

Not got your tickets for Sunday's game but still want to watch the action live?

On the day, turnstiles at the Totally Wicked Stadium opens at 11:30am with the Stadium’s Ticket Office (next to Stadium Reception) opening at 10:30am for pre-paid ticket collections and matchday sales. Matchday sales for Seating and Standing tickets will be available to buy for £20 Adults and £10 Under 16s.

Please note that tickets for Sunday covers both the Women's and Men's semi finals, however fans will not be permitted to leave the stadium and then re-enter afterwards.

TV Broadcasts

BBC Sport will be showing the Women's Semi Final on the BBC Sport app and website, and BBC iPlayer from 12pm. Click here to watch on iPlayer.


Radio

BBC Radio Leeds also have live coverage from the Totally Wicked Stadium from 12pm. Listen here on BBC Sounds

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