Summary

  • FT: York City Knights 4-12 Leeds Rhinos

  • Caitlin Beevers scores twice for Leeds, Sinead Peach replies for York

  • York won the League Leaders' Shield, winning seven and losing just one of their eight regular season games

  • Leeds finished third, but beat reigning champions St Helens in the semi-finals

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Live Reporting

George O'Neill

  1. York's rapid rise

    York City Knights v Leeds Rhinos (15:30)

    York on the other hand are far newer to the big stage, having recruited a host of new players following head coach Lindsay Anfield's arrival in 2021, with several of her successful Castleford team following her to the LNER Stadium.

    Their new-look side has gelled remarkably quickly though, and they have three players competing for the Woman of Steel award in Hollie Dodd, Tara Jane Stanley and Sinead Peach.

  2. Leeds determined to end trophy drought

    York City Knights v Leeds Rhinos (15:30)

    As one of rugby league's elite clubs, Leeds are no strangers to the big stage.

    They won back-to-back Challenge Cups between 2018 and 2019, were treble winners in 2018 and double winners with the Women's Super League crown in 2019.

    However, no silverware has come since then, losing to St. Helens in Grand Final and Challenge Cup showpieces.

    They have a chance to end that streak today, after ending Saints' reign as champions in the semi-final.

    Courtney Winfield-Hill lifts the Challenge CupGetty Images

    Courtney Winfield-Hill after Leeds won the 2019 Challenge Cup

  3. Good afternoon

    York City Knights v Leeds Rhinos (15:30 BST)

    It's Grand Final day in the Women's Super League.

    Can York, who have already won the League Leaders' Shield, claim their first title, or will Leeds bounce back from their defeat by St Helens in the 2021 final?

    We'll soon find out.

    York lift the League Leaders' ShieldGetty Images

    York celebrate winning the League Leaders' Shield