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17 Jul 2018

Leeds to take on Castleford in Women's Challenge Cup Final

Leeds to take on Castleford in Women's Challenge Cup Final

Leeds Rhinos will take on Castleford Tigers in the 2018 Women's Challenge Cup Final on Saturday, August 4, at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington.

The Rhinos, who are currently top of the Women's Super League in their first-ever season, claimed an impressive 26-8 win at Wigan Warriors in Sunday's semi-final.

Meanwhile, Castleford Tigers booked their final place with a 48-12 win at home to York City Knights.

Wigan Warriors 8-26 Leeds Rhinos

Caitlin Beevers scored twice as Leeds Rhinos secured their place in their first-ever final, beating Wigan 26-8 at Robin Park on Sunday.

Beevers led the way with two first-half tries as the Rhinos led 16-4 at the break.

Danielle Anderson was also on the scoresheet in the first period, despite Rebecca Greenfield's score for the hosts.

Greenfield scored again in the second half, but it was Leeds who took the spoils

Charlotte Booth continued her impressive season with another try, as Hanna Butcher kicked three goals to add extra gloss to the scoreline.

Castleford Tigers 48-12 York City Knights

Georgia Roche scored four tries as the Tigers swept York at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle.

Sammy Watts, Lacey Owen, Emma Lumley, Gabby Harrison, Jasmine Cudjoe and Alex Wallace all grabbed tries for the home side; Katie Hepworth with three goals, and Tara Stanley with one.

The ever-improving Knights got on the scoreboard through tries from Ashleigh Hyde and Bevlee Langan, Ellie Hendry kicking two goals.

Elsewhere...

Bradford Bulls overcame Wakefield Trinity 58-0 in the Challenge Shield semi-final - they will face Stanningley in the final, which is played as a curtain-raiser to the Challenge Cup final.

Stanningley were 66-4 home winners over Brighouse Rangers in their semi-final.

And there was a friendly win for Hull Wyke, who enjoyed a 36-22 success on the road at Dearne Valley Bulldogs.