Saints through to knockout stage of Women’s Rugby League Challenge Cup

They topped their four-strong group after three successive wins.
By John Yates
Published 23rd May 2023, 10:44 GMT
Jodie Cunningham of St Helens. Image: Charlotte Tattersall/Getty ImagesJodie Cunningham of St Helens. Image: Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images
Jodie Cunningham of St Helens. Image: Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images

Holders Saints are through to the knockout stage of the Women’s Rugby League Challenge Cup.

They topped their four-strong group after three successive wins and are now a few steps closer to earning a date at Wembley on Saturday, August 12.

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The club’s latest victory came against neighbours Warrington Wolves on Sunday - and achieved on the back of a comprehensive 38-4 triumph at the Totally Wicked Stadium.

St Helens: Eboni Partington, Gracie Bradshaw, Naomi Williams, Luci McColm, Leah Burke, Zoe Harris, Amy Taylor, Chantelle Crowl, Tara Jones, Darcy Stott, Alyx Bridge, Emily Rudge, Jodie Cunningham.

  • Interchange: Faye Gaskin, Shona Hoyle, Vicky Whitfield, Pip Birchall.
  • Tries: Emily Rudge (6), Jodie Cunningham (18, 68), Leah Burke (43), Luci McColm (58), Shona Hoyle (63), Zoe Harris (72).
  • Conversions: Amy Taylor (5 /8).

Warrington: Michelle Davis, Abigail Johnston, Emily Baggaley, Sam Simpson, Georgia Sutherland, Lucy Eastwood, Charlize Magraw, Amy Daniels, Ellie Jelves, Abigail Latchford, Katie-May Williams, Kacy Haley, Georgia Westwood.

  • Interchange: Amy Boardman, Jessica Courtman, Lauren Roberts, Emily Downs.
  • Tries: Georgia Sutherland (34). Goals:Michelle Davis (0 /1).
  • Half-time: 10-4.
  • Full-time 38-4.
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