30 Aug 2024

Valkyrie up next for Rhinos Women this Sunday

Although the top four places of the Betfred Women's Super League table are locked up with three games to go before the semi finals, final positionings for Leeds Rhinos and York Valkyrie are still to be decided as the two sides clash at AMT Headingley on Sunday 1st September, kick off 12pm.

In a rematch of last year's Grand Final, the Rhinos can close the gap at the top of the league table with a second win over the Valkyrie this year, having won 16-10 back in May, whilst Lindsay Anfield's York side can move level on points with Leeds with a win on the road.

Opposition Preview

Coming into this campaign as reigning Grand Final champions for the first time, York Valkyrie are still in contention to retain their crown but face tough competition from Leeds, St Helens and Wigan.

The Valkyrie have had to promote talents from it's Academy system this season, as well as bring in extra signings, after losing some of their 2023 stars for large periods of the campaign. Tamzin Renouf, Carrie Roberts, Kelsey Gentles, Sade Rihari and Olivia Gale have all had long spells on the sidelines, as well as Tara-Jane Stanley who missed wins over Warrington and Huddersfield mid-season, but the club acted fast to bring reinforcements into the fold. Former Canberra Raiders captain Remi Wilton made the switch from Rugby Union back to Rugby League to provide hooker options in the absence of club captain Sinead Peach, plus Canadian international Megan Pakulis, upcoming French star Mahault Pommier, Lucy Eastwood and Manuqalo Komaitai have also arrived at the LNER Community Stadium to boost the club's chances of a Grand Final return.

Looking at their league form this year, York opened their year with a tight win over St Helens, before beating Barrow by 20 points a year later, but Leeds got their revenge for losing out in the Grand Final with a 16-10 triumph in round three. After losing to Saints in the Challenge Cup semi finals, the side went on a four game winning run against Huddersfield, Warrington, Barrow again and Featherstone to move up to second, but back to back defeats at the hands of Wigan and the Red Vee dropped the Valkyrie down to fourth with five games to go.

They arrive at AMT Headingley for the rematch with Leeds off the back of big wins against the Wolves and Giants, but face a tough fixture against Wigan next week which could decide league positioning for both sides heading into the semi finals later in September.

Round 11 Highlights

Leeds got the job done at AMT Headingley last time out as they defeated Wigan Warriors 28-8, thanks to two tries from Bethan Dainton and Shona Hoyle.

Previous Meetings

2024 - York Valkyrie 0 Leeds Rhinos 16 (Round 3)

2023 - York Valkyrie 16 Leeds Rhinos 6 (Grand Final)

2023 - York Valkyrie 12 Leeds Rhinos 12 (Round 6)

2023 - Leeds Rhinos 12 York Valkyrie 34 (Round 3)

2022 - Leeds Rhinos 12 York Valkyrie 4 (Grand Final)

2022 - Leeds Rhinos 14 York Valkyrie 22 (Round 8)

2022 - York Valkyrie 24 Leeds Rhinos 10 (Round 2)

2021 - York Valkyrie 18 Leeds Rhinos 22 (Semi Finals)

2021 - York Valkyrie 4 Leeds Rhinos 14 (Play Offs, Game 2)

2021 - Leeds Rhinos 68 York Valkyrie 16 (Round 1)

2019 - Leeds Rhinos 30 York Valkyrie 0 (Round 8)

2019 - York Valkyrie 0 Leeds Rhinos 50 (Round 5)

2018 - York Valkyrie 6 Leeds Rhinos 50 (Round 12)

2018 - Leeds Rhinos 80 York Valkyrie 0 (Round 6)

Milestones

Hanna Butcher needs two points to hit 100 points in the Betfred Women's Super League for Leeds. The Leeds skipper is also two points away from hitting 150 total points for the Rhinos in her career.
Keara Bennett needs six points to hit 100 points in the Betfred Women's Super League for Leeds.

Round 12 Fixtures

With three rounds to go in the season, here's how round 12 of the Betfred Women's Super League lines up:

Round 12 - All played on Sunday 1st September

Featherstone Rovers vs Barrow Raiders - Millennium Stadium, KO 12pm

Leeds Rhinos vs York Valkyrie - AMT Headingley, KO 12pm

Huddersfield Giant vs St Helens - Laund Hill, KO 12pm

Wigan Warriors vs Warrington Wolves - Leigh Miners Rangers RLFC, KO 1pm

More Information

Ticket prices for this game are:

Adults - £10
Juniors (aged 16 and under) – FREE. (Juniors do not require a ticket for this game and access will be given on the day.)
Leeds Rhinos 2024 Season Members – FREE (2024 Season Members can access for free using their 2024 Season Membership card at the turnstiles)

Fans can access AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium through the South Stand (Gate E) turnstiles located on St Michael’s Lane from 11am

The Tetley’s South Stand (along the side, undercover) is open for this game and fans can choose on the day between: -

Unreserved seating in the South Stand seats
Standing on the South Stand terrace
Wheelchair-accessible positions are available in front of the South Stand Terrace.

HOW TO BUY

Tickets can be purchased in the following ways: -

Online – tickets are currently available online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk and will be available until kick off. Fans will receive their tickets by email to use at the turnstiles.
Over the phone (0371 423 1315) – tickets can be purchased by calling Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) and fans will receive their tickets by email to use at the turnstiles.
At the turnstiles –tickets will be available using contactless payment with either a credit / debit card or payment using a smartphone. Please note cash cannot be accepted at the turnstiles.
From Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office - Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office will be open for collections and general enquiries from 11am-12.30pm. Tickets will be available to purchase, with card payments preferred but cash can be accepted.

SEARCHES & BAG POLICY

Fans are reminded that bags no larger than A4 are allowed into AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium
Bags will be searched on arrival and fans may also be subjected to a search upon entry.
Upon purchasing a ticket to attend a match at AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium, fans are agreeing to adhere to our Stadium Ground Regulations.
Leeds Rhinos have a zero-tolerance approach to fans who are in breach of the AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium Ground Regulations. Further information can be found here and includes what you can and cannot bring into the stadium on match day.

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TRAVELLING TO THE STADIUM & CAR PARKING

Car Parking is available in Car Park F next to the railway bridge on St Michaels Lane (LS6 3BR). This is free and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking cannot be pre-booked.

However you choose to travel to AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium, please ensure you do so safely and, where possible, sustainably. Turnstiles will open 1 hour before kick-off, so please plan your journey accordingly to allow plenty of time to arrive at the stadium. Keep an eye on possible road closures here - https://one.network/uk/leeds

Please remember that AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium is situated in a residential area, and we ask that you respect our neighbours when arriving and departing from the stadium.

INSIDE THE STADIUM

Food and Drinks

There will be a concession unit in the South Stand Car Park selling food along with hot drinks and soft drinks (card payments only).

Pyrotechnics, Flashing Floodlights, Special Effects and Flash Photography

During the match day or event day entertainment (pre, half time and post-match) there may be use of pyrotechnics, flashing floodlights, special effects and flash photography.