Women's UK SL: 2024

The women's game at the top level in the UK had two groups of six teams with the top sides in 1 and the lesser sides in 2. They both had a finals series but it was effectively two divisions masquerading as one. This year, they are now treated as two distinct divisions. Here is the Super League elite division comprised of eight teams.

League: Fourteen games were played by each side, the final rankings as seen below. The top four then moved into the playoffs. There is a clear distinction between the top four and lower four with the top tier having a very positive points difference as opposed to fifth and below. 

St Helens proved a cut above the rest with a solitary loss in the opening game with York. Leeds and York were on a par and Wigan being just below them for games won if not on points difference.

PS. Featherstone took on the Leigh Leopards to decide which team would play in the elite division in 2025. Leigh won convincingly 34-16 to replace Rover at the top level of the sport.

Finals:  There were two close encounters in the semi finals with Saints too good for Wigan and York just edging Leeds, showing how close those two clubs are in terms of standard. It's good to see Yrok Valkyrie doing so well, a club not in the top tier of the men's game. 

For highlights of the semi between Saints and Wigan, click here. For Saints news page: click here. Picture source: St Helens RLFC. For York Valkyie news and video highlights, click here.

The grand final had favourites Saints up against York. York won the gf last year but through the season, they had been overshadowed by Saints. However, the Valkyrie were the better side and deservedly took their second title 18-8.