A place in the Betfred Women's Challenge Cup semi finals is at stake for either Leeds Rhinos or Cardiff Demons this Saturday as the two clubs clash at AMT Headingley as part of a double header, kick off 3.15pm.

After topping Group B with wins over Leigh and London, Lois Forsell's Leeds side look to continue their unbeaten form at this stage of a Cup campaign, whilst Cardiff are out to provide a potential shock on their first competitive trip to Leeds.

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Opposition

A second National Championship side takes on the two-time Cup-winning Rhinos in as many weeks as Cardiff Demons look to make their first appearance in the final four of the Betfred Women's Challenge Cup.

The two-time Super League South Champions had impressed alongside London Broncos as the two clubs led the way for Women's Rugby League in the south. Their form earned both clubs' spots in the Cup competition, with the Demons first appearing in 2023 as they beat Featherstone Rovers to qualify for the quarter finals behind table toppers Wigan, later losing out to York Valkyrie 54-0 as Lindsay Anfield's side 54-0 in a one-sided affair.

The last two seasons have seen the Demons make a habit of reaching the last eight of the Cup competition, with Wigan stopping Cardiff's progress on each occasion. The group stages of 2024 saw the Demons beat Super League outfit Barrow Raiders 22-16 as well as Salford Red Devils 58-0 triumph as the club were drawn against the Warriors for the first time, before last year saw Cardiff lose out to the eventual Cup champions in a 96-0 final score. The 2026 campaign kicked off with a high-scoring 76-6 loss to Wigan for a third straight year, but a more successful 24-12 win over Featherstone saw two tries from Zoe Heeley as well as tries from Leanne Burnell, Mary-Ann Gittens and Frances Layton ensure Cardiff were in the quarter finals.

Away from the Cup, Ian Newbury's side are touted for a strong season as part of the expanded National Championship competition. After falling short of the promotion Grand Final at the end of 2025, the side are hoping an already strong Cup campaign can boost them into a strong season ahead as they fight for potential promotion again.

Recent Quarter Final Matches

Rhinos

2025 - Won 38-18 vs Huddersfield Giants

2024 - Won 70-10 vs Warrington Wolves

2023 - Won 54-0 vs Leigh Leopards

2022 - Won 40-0 vs Warrington Wolves

2021 - Won 70-0 vs Bradford Bulls

2019 - Won 74-0 vs Warrington Wolves

2018 - Won 46-10 vs The Army

Demons

2025 - Lost 96-0 vs Wigan Warriors

2024 - Lost 44-4 vs Wigan Warriors

2023 - Lost 54-0 vs York Valkyrie

Milestones

LUCY MURRAY needs six points to reach 50 Challenge Cup career points.

EVIE COUSINS needs ten points to reach 50 Challenge Cup career points.

RUBY ENRIGHT needs two points to reach 200 career points for the Rhinos.

OLIVIA WHITEHEAD needs six points to reach 100 career points for the Rhinos.

RUBY WALKER needs six points to reach 100 career points for the Rhinos.

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Recent Cup Result

This weekend in the Cup

St Helens v Barrow Raiders

Leeds Rhinos v Cardiff Demons

Wigan Warriors v London Broncos

York Valkyrie v Huddersfield Giants

Ticket & Fan Information

Saturday's game is part of a wider double header at AMT Headingley as Leeds Rhinos Reserves take on London Broncos before the Rhinos Women take on Cardiff.

Rhinos 2026 Members get access to watch both games for FREE - just show a previous match ticket showing your membership status OR your membership card for entry. For non-members, tickets can be purchased in advance online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk and are priced at £5 for Adults (aged 17 and over) & FREE for juniors aged 16 and under.

Gates open from 12pm and only standing in Tetleys South Stand Terrace or unreserved seating in Tetleys South Stand Seats will be available.