With five games to go before the play offs in the Betfred Women's Super League, Leeds Rhinos Women look to keep their place at the top of the table as they take on Featherstone Rovers at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday afternoon, kick off 12pm.

Lois Forsell's side come into the game with wins in their last two away games, and after a break for the Nines Finals, the Rhinos have eyes on their remaining games, during which they play Featherstone twice.

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Opposition

As the only side in the Betfred Women's Super League without a win in 2024, Featherstone Rovers have had a tough reintroduction back into the top tier.

Having spent the last two seasons in Group 2 of the Super League competition, head coach Marie Colley made the move from Castleford to guide the side to a third-place finish in 2022 before topping the league in 2023 with eight wins from ten games. Their superior points difference to Barrow earned Featherstone an automatic place in the top tier of Super League for 2024, before the Raiders joined them with a play off win over Leigh. 

This league season has proved tough so far as the Rovers enter round ten without league points to their name. They lost out a high-scoring 34-28 matchup against Warrington in round one, and after defeats to Wigan and St Helens, Barrow got the better of Colley's side at the start of June in a rematch between the two promoted sides. Since then, York, Wigan and Huddersfield have added defeats, as well as Warrington who sneaked a 16-10 win at the Millennium Stadium.

Sunday's game is the first time since 2021 that Rovers have taken on Leeds in the Women's Super League, having lost all five of their previous meetings to the Rhinos. Since the Rhinos joined the Women's competition in 2018, they beat Featherstone home and away in their opening two campaigns in 2018 and 2019, and also added a win in 2021 after the Covid pandemic.

A tough run in for Featherstone sees them play three clubs pushing for the Play Offs in St Helens, York Valkyrie and Leeds twice. They also host Barrow Raiders at the start of September in a chance to secure a win against a side that also earned promotion last year.

Round Nine Highlights

Previous Meetings

2021 - Featherstone Rovers 0 Leeds Rhinos 72

2019 - Leeds Rhinos 52 Featherstone Rovers 0

2019 - Featherstone Rovers 16 Leeds Rhinos 24

2018 - Leeds Rhinos 70 Featherstone Rovers 6

2018 - Featherstone Rovers 6 Leeds Rhinos 36

Milestones

• Hanna Butcher is two points away from hitting 100 Super League points for the Rhinos, plus the Rhinos captain is also two points away from achieving 150 points for the club in all competitions.

Around the League

This week's round of fixtures sees top four contenders St Helens and York Valkyrie head out to Warrington and Barrow on Sunday, alongside the Rhinos' clash with Featherstone. Wigan host Huddersfield as they look to keep up with Leeds and Saints.

Round 10

Wigan Warriors vs Huddersfield Giants - Sunday 4th August, KO 12pm

Featherstone Rovers vs Leeds Rhinos - Sunday 4th August, KO 12pm

Warrington Wolves vs York Valkyrie - Sunday 4th August, KO 12pm

Barrow Raiders vs St Helens - Sunday 4th August, KO 12pm

More Information

• Venue – Millennium Stadium, Post Office Road, Featherstone, WF7 5EN
• Entry time – from 11am
• Kick Off – 12pm
• Ticket Prices – Before 12noon it is £10 to enter. After 12noon the price increases. Juniors aged 16 and under are priced at £5 all day
• Viewing areas – Standing terraces and a small amount of unreserved seating available in an undercover stand along the side of the pitch.
• Parking - Parking is available at the venue. First come, first served.
• Food and Drink—The stadium has food and drink facilities available that accept cash and card payments