York Valkyrie

York Valkyrie paraded through the city last night to mark their historic second consecutive Betfred Women's Super League title.

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WATCH: Valkyrie parade through City's streets to celebrate title triumph

York Valkyrie teenager Chevelle Clarke has caught the eye of Jamaica's Rugby Sevens selectors ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

York Valkyrie teenager Chevelle Clarke has caught the eye of Jamaica's Rugby Sevens selectors ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

Valkyrie teenager being lined up to represent Jamaica at 2028 Olympics

York Valkyrie will be represented on Kevin Sinfield's next shirt for his charity run in support of Motor Neurone Disease charities. Pic: Alan Milner/Submitted

York Valkyrie will be represented on Kevin Sinfield's next shirt for his charity run in support of Motor Neurone Disease charities. Pic: Alan Milner/Submitted

Valkyrie to be represented in next fundraising challenge for Kevin Sinfield

York Valkyrie will celebrate back-to-back Grand Final victories with a trophy parade. Pictures: Craig Hawkhead Photography

York Valkyrie will celebrate back-to-back Grand Final victories with a trophy parade. Pictures: Craig Hawkhead Photography

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York Valkyrie to host bus parade after back-to-back Women's Super League wins

Eboni Partington (left) and Liv Wood (right) have been named in Stuart Barrow's 19-player England squad.

Eboni Partington (left) and Liv Wood (right) have been named in Stuart Barrow's 19-player England squad.

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Stuart Barrow confirms York Valkyrie involvement in England squad

York RLFC have announced a three-year partnership with NRL champions Penrith Panthers.

York RLFC have announced a three-year partnership with NRL champions Penrith Panthers.

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York RLFC announce partnership with NRL heavyweights

The cost of York RLFC season tickets have increased for the first time since 2020.

The cost of York RLFC season tickets have increased for the first time since 2020.

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York RLFC season ticket prices rise for first time in five years

York Valkyrie's Eboni Partington and Liv Wood have been named in the England squad to take on Wales next month.

York Valkyrie's Eboni Partington and Liv Wood have been named in the England squad to take on Wales next month.

Valkyrie pair in England squad to face Wales as NRLW talent returns

Seven members of the York Valkyrie squad have been called up to England Women's regional training squads. Pictures: Craig Hawkhead Photography

Seven members of the York Valkyrie squad have been called up to England Women's regional training squads. Pictures: Craig Hawkhead Photography

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Seven Valkyrie stars in call-up for England regional training squad

Ata Hingano and Savannah Andrade won York Knights' and York Valkyrie's Player of the Year awards.

Ata Hingano and Savannah Andrade won York Knights' and York Valkyrie's Player of the Year awards.

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Hingano and Andrade the standouts at York RLFC's End of Season Awards

York Valkyrie utility Georgie Hetherington has been named the 2024 Woman of Steel.

York Valkyrie utility Georgie Hetherington has been named the 2024 Woman of Steel.

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Valkyrie's Hetherington named Woman of Steel but Knights trio miss out

York Valkyrie should be honoured by the city after defying the odds to become the first team to retain the BWSL title.

York Valkyrie should be honoured by the city after defying the odds to become the first team to retain the BWSL title.

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Valkyrie should be honoured by city after making more BWSL history

York Valkyrie director of rugby Lindsay Anfield is held aloft as her side defied the odds to win a second successive BWSL Grand Final.

York Valkyrie director of rugby Lindsay Anfield is held aloft as her side defied the odds to win a second successive BWSL Grand Final.

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Anfield overjoyed as Valkyrie triumph over adversity to win second BWSL Grand Final

York Valkyrie became the first team to win back-to-back Betfred Women's Super League Grand Finals with an 18-8 win against St Helens.

York Valkyrie became the first team to win back-to-back Betfred Women's Super League Grand Finals with an 18-8 win against St Helens.

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Valkyrie defy odds to become first team to win back-to-back BWSL Grand Finals

LIVE BLOG: St Helens vs York Valkyrie - BWSL Grand Final

LIVE BLOG: St Helens vs York Valkyrie - BWSL Grand Final

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LIVE BLOG: St Helens vs York Valkyrie - BWSL Grand Final

St Helens forward Chantelle Crowl was Kelsey Gentles' bridesmaid at her wedding last week, but the close friends will battle against each other in today's BWSL Grand Final.

St Helens forward Chantelle Crowl was Kelsey Gentles' bridesmaid at her wedding last week, but the close friends will battle against each other in today's BWSL Grand Final.

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Friend to foe for Valkyrie's Gentles ahead of BWSL Grand Final

Lindsay Anfield admits there is plenty for York Valkyrie to fix up if they are going to retain their BWSL Grand Final trophy against St Helens.

Lindsay Anfield admits there is plenty for York Valkyrie to fix up if they are going to retain their BWSL Grand Final trophy against St Helens.

Anfield hopeful Valkyrie will learn from Semi-Final failures against St Helens

Emma Kershaw scored against St Helens on the opening day of the BWSL season, but York Valkyrie will be without their star outside back for Sunday's Grand Final.

Emma Kershaw scored against St Helens on the opening day of the BWSL season, but York Valkyrie will be without their star outside back for Sunday's Grand Final.

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Valkyrie dealt bitter blow as Kershaw ruled out of BWSL Grand Final

Izzy Brennan described her decision to join York Valkyrie as the best she had ever made as she prepares for her first BWSL Grand Final.

Izzy Brennan described her decision to join York Valkyrie as the best she had ever made as she prepares for her first BWSL Grand Final.

'Joining the Valkyrie is the best decision I've ever made!' - Brennan on debut season

York Valkyrie's Tamzin Renouf is free to play in the BWSL Grand Final after her sin bin against Leeds Rhinos was deemed appropriate punishment.

York Valkyrie's Tamzin Renouf is free to play in the BWSL Grand Final after her sin bin against Leeds Rhinos was deemed appropriate punishment.

Valkyrie breathe sigh of relief as Renouf escapes further sin bin punishment

York Valkyrie boss Lindsay Anfield was 'over the moon' to see her side reach the BWSL Grand Final with a hard-fought 12-10 victory against Leeds Rhinos.

York Valkyrie boss Lindsay Anfield was 'over the moon' to see her side reach the BWSL Grand Final with a hard-fought 12-10 victory against Leeds Rhinos.

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Anfield 'over the moon' as Valkyrie defy odds to reach BWSL Grand Final

York Valkyrie booked their place in the BWSL Grand Final with a 12-10 victory at Leeds Rhinos.

York Valkyrie booked their place in the BWSL Grand Final with a 12-10 victory at Leeds Rhinos.

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Valkyrie hold on to reach BWSL Grand Final in thriller at Leeds Rhinos

LIVE BLOG: Leeds Rhinos vs York Valkyrie - BWSL Semi-Final

LIVE BLOG: Leeds Rhinos vs York Valkyrie - BWSL Semi-Final

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LIVE BLOG: Leeds Rhinos vs York Valkyrie - BWSL Semi-Final

York Valkyrie boss Lindsay Anfield has no qualms about her side's trip to Leeds Rhinos in the BWSL semi-final, insisting they play better there than at the LNER Community Stadium.

York Valkyrie boss Lindsay Anfield has no qualms about her side's trip to Leeds Rhinos in the BWSL semi-final, insisting they play better there than at the LNER Community Stadium.

'It's what we'd have picked' - Valkyrie boss has no qualms over Leeds semi-final

Experienced centre Carrie Roberts is one of five Valkyrie back in contention for Sunday's BWSL play-off semi-final at Leeds Rhinos.

Experienced centre Carrie Roberts is one of five Valkyrie back in contention for Sunday's BWSL play-off semi-final at Leeds Rhinos.

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Valkyrie handed play-off boost as five return to contention for crunch Leeds clash

Jordan Thompson is back in contention for York Knights against Wakefield after serving a two-match ban.

Jordan Thompson is back in contention for York Knights against Wakefield after serving a two-match ban.

Preliminary Squad

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Thompson hands Knights a Trinity boost but Valkyrie name just 17-player squad

York Knights' Jacob Gannon has escaped any further punishment following his red card against Widnes last weekend.

York Knights' Jacob Gannon has escaped any further punishment following his red card against Widnes last weekend.

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Gannon escapes further red card punishment after "inconclusive footage"

York Valkyrie's Emma Kershaw, Kelsey Gentles and Lacey Owen all picked up injuries in last weekend's win at Wigan.

York Valkyrie's Emma Kershaw, Kelsey Gentles and Lacey Owen all picked up injuries in last weekend's win at Wigan.

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Wigan win not without injury cost for Valkyrie

Lindsay Anfield was pleased with York Valkyrie's response after falling behind in the first minute of their clash at play-off rivals Wigan Warriors.

Lindsay Anfield was pleased with York Valkyrie's response after falling behind in the first minute of their clash at play-off rivals Wigan Warriors.

Anfield proud as Valkyrie step up to plate in fightback at Wigan

York Valkyrie moved up to third place after a comeback 16-12 victory at Wigan Warriors.

York Valkyrie moved up to third place after a comeback 16-12 victory at Wigan Warriors.

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Valkyrie leapfrog Wigan after battling victory at play-off rivals

Lindsay Anfield hopes that York Valkyrie will do themselves justice at Wigan this weekend.

Lindsay Anfield hopes that York Valkyrie will do themselves justice at Wigan this weekend.

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Valkyrie bid to 'do themselves justice' at Wigan amid 'devastating' Stanley injury

Influential York Valkyrie full-back Tara-Jane Stanley is set for a period on the sidelines after sustaining an ACL injury in Sunday's win at Leeds Rhinos.

Influential York Valkyrie full-back Tara-Jane Stanley is set for a period on the sidelines after sustaining an ACL injury in Sunday's win at Leeds Rhinos.

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Stanley set for extended spell on sidelines in bitter blow for Valkyrie

York Valkyrie's trip to Wigan Warriors on Sunday has a new venue and kick-off time due to pitch renovations at Robin Park.

York Valkyrie's trip to Wigan Warriors on Sunday has a new venue and kick-off time due to pitch renovations at Robin Park.

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New time and venue for Valkyrie's trip to Wigan

York Valkyrie laid down a marker with a 32-6 triumph at rivals Leeds Rhinos.

York Valkyrie laid down a marker with a 32-6 triumph at rivals Leeds Rhinos.

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Valkyrie lay down marker ahead of play-offs with dominant display at Leeds

York Valkyrie boss Lindsay Anfield insists mentality is key as her side prepare for a crucial fortnight against Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors.

York Valkyrie boss Lindsay Anfield insists mentality is key as her side prepare for a crucial fortnight against Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors.

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'Mentality is where games are won or lost' - Valkyrie boss on tricky fortnight

Tom Lineham & Rhiannion Marshall are in contention to return for York Knights and York Valkyrie this week.

Tom Lineham & Rhiannion Marshall are in contention to return for York Knights and York Valkyrie this week.

Preliminary Squad

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Lineham & Marshall set for first minutes since May as Knights & Valkyrie name squads

York Valkyrie boss Lindsay Anfield believes there are lessons to be learned from a disjointed defence of the Women’s Grand Final trophy. Picture: Craig Hawkhead Photography

York Valkyrie boss Lindsay Anfield believes there are lessons to be learned from a disjointed defence of the Women’s Grand Final trophy. Picture: Craig Hawkhead Photography

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'Lessons to learn' for the Valkyrie as Anfield reflects on stop-start season

York Valkyrie closed out their home campaign with a 48-10 rout of Huddersfield Giants.

York Valkyrie closed out their home campaign with a 48-10 rout of Huddersfield Giants.

Valkyrie secure play-off spot as home campaign ends on a high against Huddersfield

LIVE BLOG: York Valkyrie vs Huddersfield Giants

LIVE BLOG: York Valkyrie vs Huddersfield Giants

LIVE BLOG: York Valkyrie vs Huddersfield Giants

Lindsay Anfield‘s side struggled to create against St Helens, slipping to a low-scoring defeat. Picture: Alan Milner/Milner Creative/York RLFC

Lindsay Anfield‘s side struggled to create against St Helens, slipping to a low-scoring defeat. Picture: Alan Milner/Milner Creative/York RLFC

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Valkyrie rue missed chances as St Helens go top

York Valkyrie will appeal Liv Wood's suspension after a Grade C charge against Wigan.

York Valkyrie will appeal Liv Wood's suspension after a Grade C charge against Wigan.

Valkyrie to appeal Wood's suspension ahead of crunch Saints clash

York Knights and York Valkyrie have named their respective squads to face Swinton Lions and for the Women's Nines Finals day.

York Knights and York Valkyrie have named their respective squads to face Swinton Lions and for the Women's Nines Finals day.

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Knights unchanged for Swinton visit as Valkyrie turn to youth for Nines Finals

Lindsay Anfield had no complaints as her York Valkyrie were defeated 18-10 by fellow title-challengers Wigan Warriors.

Lindsay Anfield had no complaints as her York Valkyrie were defeated 18-10 by fellow title-challengers Wigan Warriors.

'They found us out' - Valkyrie boss has no complaints after Warriors defeat

York Valkyrie's title defence was dealt a blow as they fell to an 18-10 defeat at home to high-flying Wigan Warriors.

York Valkyrie's title defence was dealt a blow as they fell to an 18-10 defeat at home to high-flying Wigan Warriors.

Valkyrie's BWSL title defence dealt blow by high-flying Wigan

Ukuma Ta'ai is back in the York Knights preliminary squad. Picture: Craig Hawkhead Photography

Ukuma Ta'ai is back in the York Knights preliminary squad. Picture: Craig Hawkhead Photography

PRELIMINARY SQUADS

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Ukuma Ta'ai back in Knights ranks for visit to Bradford Bulls

Lindsay Anfield critiqued York Valkyrie's opening half, but was pleased with their second against Featherstone.

Lindsay Anfield critiqued York Valkyrie's opening half, but was pleased with their second against Featherstone.

Anfield pleased to see Valkyrie fight back after underwhelming first half

A Savannah Andrade hat-trick inspired York Valkyrie to a 62-0 demolition of Featherstone Rovers.

A Savannah Andrade hat-trick inspired York Valkyrie to a 62-0 demolition of Featherstone Rovers.

Andrade hat-trick inspires York Valkyrie to third win against Featherstone

LIVE BLOG: York Valkyrie vs Featherstone Rovers

LIVE BLOG: York Valkyrie vs Featherstone Rovers

LIVE BLOG: York Valkyrie vs Featherstone Rovers

Both the York Valkyrie and York Knights have named their preliminary squads for Sunday.

Both the York Valkyrie and York Knights have named their preliminary squads for Sunday.

PRELIMINARY SQUADS

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York Valkyrie bring Izzy Brennan in ahead of double-header

Lindsay Anfield believes Georgie Hetherington's England debut has given her a renewed confidence at York Valkyrie.

Lindsay Anfield believes Georgie Hetherington's England debut has given her a renewed confidence at York Valkyrie.

Hetherington playing with renewed confidence at York Valkyrie after England debut

York Valkyrie boss Lindsay Anfield believes that yesterday's rout of Barrow Raiders was the reset her side needed.

York Valkyrie boss Lindsay Anfield believes that yesterday's rout of Barrow Raiders was the reset her side needed.

Raiders rout the perfect reset for York Valkyrie after five-week break

York Valkyrie made a winning return to action as they thrashed Barrow Raiders 44-0.

York Valkyrie made a winning return to action as they thrashed Barrow Raiders 44-0.

York Valkyrie make winning return to action in Raiders thrashing

LIVE BLOG: York Valkyrie vs Barrow Raiders

LIVE BLOG: York Valkyrie vs Barrow Raiders

LIVE BLOG: York Valkyrie vs Barrow Raiders

Lindsay Anfield will roll the dice during the second half of the BWSL season as York Valkyrie look to rediscover their title-winning form.

Lindsay Anfield will roll the dice during the second half of the BWSL season as York Valkyrie look to rediscover their title-winning form.

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York Valkyrie to switch things up in bid to rediscover title-winning form