Leeds Rhinos Women hope to keep their hopes of a home semi final alive this Sunday as they clash with bottom of the league Featherstone Rovers at AMT Headingley this Sunday, kick off 12pm.

Although the top four teams are decided with two games to go, results are key for the Rhinos as they enter this round on level league points with Wigan Warriors and last week's winners at AMT Headingley York Valkyrie. With Leeds set to face Wigan in the final game of the regular season, a result for Leon Crick's side this Sunday would boost them towards hosting a post season game, whilst a win for Rovers would give them their first victory of the year.

Here's our match preview:

Opposition Preview

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 are still without a win. 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.

Following a 68-6 loss to Leeds and 56-6 result against St Helens last month, they returned to action in another 12-defeat to Barrow as Tally Bryer, Brogan Mellor-Churm and Katie Evans found the try line in a 28-16 score. Now they head back to Leeds for the first time since 2019, when the Rhinos walked away 52-0 winners at Sports Park, Weetwood.

After clashing with Leeds, York Valkyrie's visit to the Millennium Stadium rounds off Featherstone's season next Sunday.

Round 12 Highlights

Previous Meetings

2023 - Featherstone Rovers 6 Leeds Rhinos 68

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

• Sophie Nuttall is one appearance away from making her 50th Super League appearance for the Rhinos.
• Hanna Butcher is two points away from 100 Betfred Women's Super League points for Leeds. She is also two points away from 150 total points for the club.
• Keara Bennett is four points away from 100 Betfred Women's Super League points for Leeds.
• After her try last week, Evie Cousins is two points away from 50 total points for the Rhinos.

Round 13 Fixtures

Here's how the rest of Round 13 lines up around the Betfred Women's Super League:

Warrington Wolves vs St Helens - Saturday 7th September, KO 12pm

Leeds Rhinos vs Featherstone Rovers - Sunday 8th September, KO 12pm

Barrow Raiders vs Huddersfield Giants - Sunday 8th September, KO 2pm

Wigan Warriors vs York Valkyrie - Sunday 8th September, KO 2.30pm

Ticket and Fan Information

Stadium Access and Ticket Prices

Gates Open: 11am

Kick Off: 12pm

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 St Michael's Lane (Gate B) turnstiles from 11am. The North Stand (along the side, undercover) is open for this game with unreserved seating.

Wheelchair accessible positions will be available in front of the AMT East 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 and 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 and 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.
• 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. 
• 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

Food and Drinks

A concession unit will be open near the Club Shop, selling food and hot and soft drinks and a bar will be open in the North Stand concourse (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.

Further Information

All fans are advised to check the latest team and game news on the club’s official website or social media channels.

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