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York Valkyrie secure Women's Super League Grand Final spot against Wigan

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:47 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

York Valkyrie secure Women's Super League Grand Final spot against Wigan

Summary

York Valkyrie advanced to the 2026 Women's Super League Grand Final with a 12-0 victory over Leeds Rhinos on September 18. The match, held at Headingley, featured tries from Liv Wood and Adaoha Akwiwu, along with a penalty and conversion from Tara Jane Stanley. Despite being previously defeated by both Leeds and Wigan this season, York showed significant improvement. They will face defending champions Wigan Warriors in the Grand Final on September 27.

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Status Watch

•York defeats Leeds 12-0 in Women's Super League semi-final.
•Liv Wood and Adaoha Akwiwu scored tries for York.
•Tara Jane Stanley contributed with a penalty and conversion.
•York will play Wigan in the Grand Final on September 27.
•Stanley ruled out of the Grand Final after failing a Head Injury Assessment.

Latest Updates

6:47 PMYahoo Sports — York hold off Leeds to reach Grand Final
6:38 PMBBC Sport — York hold off Leeds to reach Grand Final

What they're saying

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York Valkyrie are through to the 2026 Women's Super League Grand Final against Wigan Warriors following a superb 12-0 semi-final away victory over Leeds Rhinos.
— Sky Sports