Two converted tries from Caitlin Beevers ensured Leeds claimed victory over York in this year’s Grand Final at Totally Wicked Stadium; It is the Rhinos’ first BWSL title triumph since 2019
By Marc Bazeley at Totally Wicked Stadium
Last Updated: 18/09/22 5:32pm
Caitlin Beevers’ double and an immense defensive effort secured Leeds Rhinos their second Betfred Women’s Super League Grand Final triumph with a 12-4 victory over York City Knights.
There was little in it at half-time at Totally Wicked Stadium, with the Rhinos holding a 6-0 lead thanks to an eighth-minute try from Beevers which was converted by her England international team-mate Courtney Winfield-Hill.
The centre increased Leeds’ advantage with a second converted try 11 minutes after the restart, but York struck back soon after thanks to a fine solo effort from Woman of Steel nominee Sinead Peach.
The City Knights tried all they could after this, yet the Rhinos’ defence was otherwise imperious and they held on to claim their first BWSL title triumph since 2019 – just six days before the men’s team take on St Helens in their Grand Final.
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