York Valkyrie finished their regular season with a strong 32-6 victory over Featherstone, although they fell short of the 88-point margin needed to secure home advantage in the play-offs. Despite this, they secured a third-place finish and will now face Leeds Rhinos in the play-off semi-final next week. The winner of this match will advance to the Grand Final to face the victor of the other semi-final between St Helens and Wigan Warriors.
Leading into the play-offs, York Valkyrie is on a five-match winning streak, showcasing their formidable form. Tries from Megan Pakulis (2), Tamzin Renouf, Rhiannon Marshall, Izzy Brennan, and Lauren Exley proved too much for Featherstone, who managed a consolation try through Ellie Lamb. Featherstone, unfortunately, lost all 14 games this season and will now compete in a play-off against the Championship play-off winners to avoid relegation from the Super League.
In another exciting match, Huddersfield Giants secured sixth place with a dominant 36-0 victory over Warrington Wolves. Both teams started the day tied on six points in the table, but the Giants put on a commanding performance to clinch their fourth league win of the season. Amelia Brown, the club’s top try-scorer, was instrumental in the victory, scoring a hat-trick. Lois Naidole contributed with two tries, while Sam Hulme and Frankie Townend also added their names to the scoresheet.
The upcoming play-off matches promise to be thrilling as teams battle it out for a spot in the Grand Final. York Valkyrie will look to maintain their winning streak as they face Leeds Rhinos, while Featherstone will fight to avoid relegation in their upcoming play-off. Huddersfield Giants will aim to carry their momentum into the next season after finishing on a high note with a convincing win over Warrington Wolves. The Super League continues to deliver excitement and surprises as the season progresses.