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York Valkyrie ensure the engravers get to inscribe a new name on the silverware of the's Women's Super League trophy, beating Leeds Rhinos in this showpiece.

The culmination of a season's work sees Leeds dethroned after they had done the same to St Helens in 2022.

With the likes of Tara Jane Stanley and Sinead Peach also up for individual awards and an unbeaten league season, York have been remarkable in 2023 and are certainly the team to beat for 2024.

It's not all rest just yet. There's a Test against Wales for the women to come, many of whom were out there today.

We're not done yet either. The men's competition will be completed next Saturday, and the wheelchair on Sunday. You'll find coverage of both, here on BBC Sport.

Until then. Congratulations York, commiserations Leeds. What a fine event it has been.

York grab the trophy and race towards their fans in the stands and pump it aloft to great cheers.

It's so sweet for those ex-Castleford girls who like their boss, had so many disappointments before today at the final hurdle. Sinead Peach was another of them of course.

Today is made all the more special by the adversity.

York chairman Clint Goodchild told BBC Radio York:

"I'm so proud, they deserve every bit of it.

"I didn't sleep last night but I was OK once the game started.

"No-one works harder than Lindsay Anfield so if anyone deserves it it's her."

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Sinead Peach takes her medal, is handed the Super League trophy and sprints to her teammates before throwing the silverware aloft to a huge roar.

York Valkyrie are the Super League champions.

The sparkling wine is flowing and it tastes good.

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Now it's time for the York players to collect their medals.

Beaming faces, a few almost in disbelief that they've finally broken their final day hoodoo.

These players have been in big events this year and lost, such as the seml-final of the Challenge Cup. No tears today.

Leeds make their way to collect their runners-up medals, and Amy Hardcastle, who's been there and done it, can afford a smile of experience.

The rest of the Rhinos, notably the younger contingent, are showing their disappointment a little more noticably.

Hanna Butcher gives a rueful look. She came out of retirement to help her club. Might this be the last hurrah.

York's Liv Gale told BBC Radio York:

"This is a dream come true - a lot of the girls have been dreaming of this for years and we've finally done it.

"I'm from Leeds and played for the under-19s there.

"They were are a tough team to crack but we absolutely smashed it today and deserve this."

York's Tamzin Renouf told BBC Radio York:

"We've waited so long for this as a group.

"I'm so so proud of the girls, we've gone through thick and thin.

"I can't believe it's finally our time."

Leeds will feel the hurt but a side who had all sorts to deal with this season from player departures, to injuries, to suspensions, came through it all and came within 80 minutes of retaining their crown.

Rhinos had a few chances, but found York just too strong this time. They will be back. That's for sure.

Gemma Kay
Former York Valkyrie player on BBC Radio York

Where do you start, what a game. Unbelievable.

We've said all season York are the best and they've showed why today.

Their defence has won them this game today and that's what they've been known for all season.

York dropped one point in the league all season, that came in a 12-12 draw with Leeds, and remain unbeaten in the league now having lifted the Super League crown here.

The club has gone big on women's rugby league with time, financial investment and the input of facilities and been rewarded.

Valkyrie are a team and a club to be proud of.

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Having been runners up last season, York Valkyrie have finally got over the line to win the Women's Super League against holders Leeds.

It's a special moment for director of rugby Lindsay Anfield, plus Tara Jane Stanley, Lacey Owen and Tamzin Renouf who followed her from Castleford having been beaten there too.

Leeds were game, but their reign is over.

Lindsay Anfield gets a quick embrace by Leeds head coach Lois Forsell, before she heads back to her coaching dug-out.

The York staff and interchanges are poised to storm the pitch.

Celebrations about to get going here.

Final seconds...

Zoe Hornby goes for it. Held out, pushed back.

York snare the ball! One-in-the-tackle steal by the wily Rhiannon Marshall!

Leeds look like they have an overlap, but Lucy Murray can't take the ball in. Play-on says Liam Rush.

Then Tamzin Renouf knocks on. That must be three sets on the York line.

Amy Hardcastle has the ball stolen with more than one in the tackle. Leeds penalty.

Defending to finish here York.

Leeds pour down the right, but as Keara Bennett slips the pass away, Emma Kershaw comes out and halts Sophie Nuttall in her tracks.

Bennett grubbers, Leeds get the ball back for a knock-on by York.

They're swarming but York keep making tackles on their own line.

Andrea Dobson
Former England captain on BBC Radio Leeds

You can see the energy in York's defence now.

They're not going to lose this game now, they're going to make it even harder for Leeds.

Leeds and Caitlin Casey kick straight to Carrie Roberts on the last, who takes it flush on the full.

No lack of effort from the Rhinos, but it's York's day.

Not seen enough of Zoe Hornby and Amy Hardcastle today for me.

They're two of Leeds' most destructive ball-carriers but to be fair to York, they've not allowed them ball to do their usual damage.

York have managed the game very well.