The Women’s Rugby League season kicks offs on Sunday March 17 with Division One taking the limelight.

The opening round sees two West Yorkshire derbies as Oulton Raidettes take on Whinmoor and Castleford Panthers have home advantage against Hunslet Hawks.

Chorley Panthers make the trip over the Pennines to face Brighouse Ladies, whilst West Craven Warriors and Leigh Miners Rangers meet in an all North West affair.

The Premier Division – which will feature seven sides – is due to start on Sunday April 7 with Normanton Knights and North East Angels amongst the contenders looking to take Featherstone Rovers crown.


Opening weekend fixtures:
Sunday March 17

Division One
Oulton Raidettes v Whinmoor
Castleford Panthers v Hunslet Hawks
Brighouse Ladies v Chorley Panthers
West Craven Warriors v Leigh Miners Rangers


As part of the International Women’s Day celebrations on Friday March 8, the draw for Round 1 and Round 2 of the RFL Women’s Challenge Cup were made as follows:


RFL Women’s Challenge Cup Round 1
Sunday March 24

Leyland Warriors v West Craven Warriors
Stanningley v Hunslet Hawks
Brighouse v Wigan St Patricks
Chorley Panthers v Leigh Miners Rangers


RFL Women’s Challenge Cup Round 2
Sunday April 28

Ovenden v Leyland Warriors or West Craven Warriors
Bradford Thunderbirds v Leigh East
Chorley Panthers or Leigh Miners Rangers v Coventry Bears
Crosfields Ladies v Featherstone Rovers
Normanton Knights v Thatto Heath St Helens
North East Lightening v Stanningley OR Hunslet Hawks
Brighouse or Wigan St Patricks v Castleford Panthers
Oulton Raidettes v Whinmoor

The 2013 season will again feature a cup competition, whilst after a short break for the Women’s Rugby League World Cup; will conclude with a Finals Day on Sunday October 13.


For more information on Women’s Rugby League visit www.womensrugbyleague.co.uk