Leeds Rhinos return to Betfred Women's Super League action on Friday night as Lois Forsell's side look to continue their winning run in 2024 against St Helens in round four, kick off 5.30pm.

The Totally Wicked Stadium hosts a double header between the two clubs, which starts with the Women's clash before the men's sides go head to head at 8pm. The Rhinos and Saints both secured places in the Betfred Women's Challenge Cup Final last weekend, but return to the league competition in front of the Sky Sports cameras on Friday night.

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Opposition

The Rhinos head back to the Totally Wicked Stadium on Friday night for a dress rehearsal of their upcoming Betfred Women's Challenge Cup Final clash with St Helens in a repeat of last year's finale.

Last weekend saw both Leeds and Saints return to Wembley with semi-final wins against York and Wigan, but this week sees attention focus back on the Betfred Women's Super League as Matty Smith's side look to play catch-up on the Rhinos in the league standings. Kicking off with a close 20-16 loss to the reigning Super League champions York Valkyrie, that saw the home side win the game in the closing moments, Saints have been unstoppable in their last two games against Huddersfield Giants and Featherstone Rovers as they've scored 118 points and conceded only 10.

This week sees the Red Vee take on the Rhinos, who have only lost to Saints once on the road in the Betfred Women's Super League, before facing off against Wigan at the end of the month in preparation for the Cup Final clash with Lois Forsell's side.

Winger and England international Leah Burke, who sat most of 2023 out with an ACL injury, has wasted no time in opening her account for 2024 as she comes into this week's game against Leeds on a 10-try scoring run in both league and cup (four of which came in the win over the Giants in round two), plus rugby union convert Phoebe Hook has picked up her form from 2023 with eight tries in all competitions.

Although the side lost the likes of Shona Hoyle and Eboni Partington in the off-season, England internationals still dominate Smith's lineup. Zoe Harris, Faye Gaskin and Tara Jones leads the creativity in the halves, whilst Vicky Whitfield, Emily Rudge, Jodie Cunningham, Paige Travis and Chantelle Crowl are among the first names on the team sheet every week. New signings Beri Salihi from Wigan and Emily Baggaley from Warrington have also come into the fold, along with Rachael Woosey who returned to the club off the back of a spell with Sale Sharks.

Round 3 Highlights

Recent Meetings

2023 - St Helens 16 Leeds Rhinos 20 (Semi Final)

2023 - St Helens 22 Leeds Rhinos 34 (Round 9)

2023 - Leeds Rhinos 18 St Helens 38 (Round 2)

2022 - St Helens 6 Leeds Rhinos 14 (Semi Final)

2022 - Leeds Rhinos 22 St Helens 30 (Round 7)

2022 - St Helens 18 Leeds Rhinos 20 (Round 3)

2021 - Leeds Rhinos 0 St Helens 28 (Grand Final)

2021 - Leeds Rhinos 0 St Helens 24 (Play Offs, Round 3, cancelled due to COVID)

2019 - St Helens 14 Leeds Rhinos 18 (Semi Final)

2019 - St Helens 20 Leeds Rhinos 20 (Round 12)

2019 - Leeds Rhinos 16 St Helens 30 (Round 7)

2018 - Leeds Rhinos 12 St Helens 6 (Round 10)

2018 - St Helens 20 Leeds Rhinos 14 (Round 4)

Round 4 Fixtures

Here's a look at how the rest of the Betfred Women's Super League is shaping up for round four:

St Helens vs Leeds Rhinos - Friday 24th May, KO 5.30pm

Warrington Wolves vs Wigan Warriors - Saturday 25th May, KO 1pm

Barrow Raiders vs Featherstone Rovers - Sunday 26th May, KO 12pm

Huddersfield Giants vs York Valkyrie - Sunday 26th May, KO 2pm

More Information

This week's clash between St Helens and Leeds is part of a double header at the Totally Wicked Stadium that sees the men's side meet after the women's clash. 

Tickets for the men's game include the Women's game too and can be purchased, along with official travel, online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk, over the phone on 0371 423 1315 and from Leeds Rhinos Club Shop.

Prices start at £26 for adults, £18 for concessions and £5 for juniors, plus official travel with the Rhinos is £18 per person. Please note that match tickets and travel will be available to buy from Leeds Rhinos until 3pm on Friday 24th May (subject to availability). There is not the option to buy tickets for the Women's game only.

For more information, click here.

Both matches are also available to watch live on Sky Sports Main Event and Action from 5pm.