York Valkyrie secured their place in next month’s Women’s Super League Grand Final after fighting back to win 22-6 against Wigan Warriors; St Helens take on defending champions Leeds in the second semi-final
Last Updated: 23/09/23 6:15pm
Tara-Jane Stanley scored a try and a penalty as York defeated Wigan Warriors to reach the Women’s Super League Grand Final
Tara-Jane Stanley scored and helped to set up two more tries as York Valkyrie came from behind to beat Wigan Warriors 22-6 and reach their second successive Women’s Super League Grand Final.
Wigan snatched an early lead when Grace Banks intercepted a stray pass by Sade Rihari and sprinted clear to score, with Beri Salihi adding the extras.
It took Valkyrie – defeated by Leeds Rhinos in last year’s final – until midway through the first half to get on the scoresheet as Rihari and Stanley combined to set up Liv Whitehead for a try in the corner.
Liv Gale added York’s second try just three minutes later and Stanley sliced through the Warriors’ defence to make it 14-6 at half-time.
Despite missing two conversions, Stanley kicked a penalty to extend Valkyrie’s advantage in the second half.
Although York had Savannah Andrade sin-binned for a high tackle, Stanley supplied the pass for Lacey Owen to seal victory with a fourth try five minutes from time.
Leeds take on St Helens in the second semi-final this evening, live on Sky Sports Arena.