St Helens secures playoff spot while Barrow Raiders avoid relegation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
St Helens confirmed a Women's Super League semi-final place after defeating Leeds Rhinos in the final round of the regular season. The team now awaits the result of the upcoming match between Wigan Warriors and York Valkyrie to determine their next opponent. Elsewhere, Barrow Raiders preserved their league status for 2027 by securing a 24-20 victory over Leigh Leopards. The result allowed the Cumbrian side to level with Leigh in the standings and pull away on points difference. Leigh Leopards will now enter a promotion/relegation play-off on 27 September against the winner of the Championship Grand Final. Additionally, Featherstone Rovers concluded their season with an 18-16 victory over Huddersfield Giants, ending their own six-match losing streak.
- •St Helens earned a semi-final berth with a victory over Leeds Rhinos.
- •Barrow Raiders defeated Leigh Leopards 24-20 to maintain their Women's Super League position.
- •Leigh Leopards will compete in a play-off match on 27 September.
- •Featherstone Rovers defeated Huddersfield Giants 18-16 in their final regular season fixture.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Saints clinch semi-final spot, Barrow secure safety
"St Helens clinch a Women's Super League semi-final spot with victory over Leeds Rhinos in their last match of the regular season.
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