Heroic York rearguard stuns Wigan in Grand Final
Summary
York Valkyrie won the Women's Super League Grand Final by beating Wigan Warriors 8-6 at the Brick Community Stadium. York scored early and then defended strongly in a tough second half to secure their third league title.Key Facts
- York Valkyrie won the match 8-6 against Wigan Warriors.
- Sinead Peach scored the only try for York in the ninth minute.
- Ellie Williamson kicked two goals for York.
- Wigan’s Mia-Jayne Atherton scored their only try.
- Two Wigan players were temporarily sent off (sin-binned) in the first half.
- York’s Amelie Lenham was named player of the match for important defensive plays.
- York had won the league twice before (2023 and 2024).
- Lisa Parker from York played despite a broken hand and made 47 tackles; she got engaged after the game.
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