Tag: Valkyrie
York Valkyrie embrace underdog tag to make history and become Women’s Super League champions for second year in a row | Rugby League News
During their jubilant celebrations after winning the Women’s Super League title, there was one message York Valkyrie wanted to get across: Never write off the underdog. Before being dominated in an 18-8 loss in the Grand Final, it is fair to say St Helens were the favourites, only losing once in the regular season and…
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York Valkyrie and St Helens set up Grand Final showdown with semi-final wins over Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors | Rugby League News
York Valkyrie and St Helens will meet in the Women’s Super League Grand Final. York, the title holders, beat Leeds Rhinos 12-10 at Headingley to book their final place, while St Helens overcame Wigan Warriors 18-4 at home. The Grand Final takes place at the Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens’ home ground, on October 6.…
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Lacey Owen: York Valkyrie and England second row living her rugby dreams and inspiring next generation | Rugby League News
Lacey Owen is held aloft by team-mates after York’s Grand Final win over Leeds Lacey Owen was 11 when she first picked up a rugby ball. Now aged 23, she is a Women’s Super League champion, an England international, and one of the first female rugby league players in the country to sign a professional…
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Women’s Super League: Can York Valkyrie swoop against Leeds Rhinos for latest Grand Final shot at glory? | Rugby League News
Marc Bazeley @MarcBazeley League Leaders’ Shield winners York Valkyrie and reigning champions Leeds Rhinos face off again in the Betfred Women’s Super League Grand Final at the LNER Community Stadium; watch live on Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports Mix from 2.30pm on Sunday (3pm kick-off) Last Updated: 06/10/23 6:14pm York captain Sinead Peach and…
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