For the third time in 2025, Leeds Rhinos Women take on Leigh Leopards as Lois Forsell's side looks to extend their advantage in the top four of the Betfred Women's Super League.

A convincing outing against Barrow Raiders pulled the Rhinos five points clear of Huddersfield and within five points of York Valkyrie as the top four break away from the chasing pack with four points to go. Leigh's first Super League season has seen the club only win twice as they look to finish the campaign on a high.

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Opposition

With four games to go in the Betfred Women's Super League, Leigh Leopards hope that it is third time lucky against the Rhinos this weekend, as a loss would mathematically end the club's chances of making it into the top four. 

Kieran Purtill's side have faced some stern challenges since moving out of the Championship into the Super League competition, as they are yet to beat one of the top four clubs, but they have rallied to muster two wins early in the campaign. After bowing out of the Challenge Cup against York in the quarter finals, the Leopards ran in 42 points against both Barrow and Warrington, but eight successive losses has seen the club fall through the rankings to sit seventh coming into this weekend.

There have been some standout performers despite results, notably Emily Baggaley and Charlotte Melvin, who both represented Lancashire in the Origin match last month. Melvin has been solid with the kicking tee with 13 goals to lead the Leopards' points scoring in all competitions, whilst Kate Howard has continued to be the side's leading try scorer with seven, including one against the Rhinos at AMT Headingley back in round six. The result against the Rhinos was the fifth meeting in all competitions between the clubs, after the sides have met four times in the Challenge Cup and once in the league.

Leeds and St Helens both head to the Leigh Sports Village down the final stretch of the season, plus the Leopards also face Huddersfield and Warrington as they hope to pick up more wins before the season finale in September. Warrington will be a key clash as the Wolves look to avoid the wooden spoon, but the Leopards enjoy the benefit of home advantage with three out of their remaining four games being played at Leigh Sports Village.

Super League Form

Leopards wins - None

Leeds wins - One

Milestones

SOPHIE NUTTALL needs 16 points to hit 100 Super League points for the Rhinos. The winger has 21 tries in the Super League competition since her debut in 2018, including two last time out against the Leopards.

EBONY STEAD needs 20 points to hit 100 Super League points for the Rhinos. In only 15 league appearances for the club, the full back has been an electric try scorer with 20 tries in the Super League competition.

LUCY MURRAY needs four points to hit 100 career points for the Rhinos. Since her debut against York in 2021, the England international has touched down 24 times in Leeds colours over the last four seasons.

OLIVIA WHITEHEAD needs 10 points to hit 100 career points for the Rhinos. Since moving from York in 2024, the winger has scored 18 tries and kicked nine goals in 33 games for the club.

RUBY WALKER needs 10 points to hit 100 career points for the Rhinos. Alongside nine tries for the Rhinos, she has also been accurate with the boot, kicking 27 goals.

MEL HOWARD needs six points to hit 150 career points for the Rhinos. In a stellar debut campaign, the half back has 11 tries and 50 goals so far across the League and Cup competitions.

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