- May 7

Valkyrie earn top spot in Group One at Women's Nines Festival

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York Valkyrie secured top spot in Group One at the Women's Nines Festival after victories over Warrington Wolves and Widnes Vikings and a draw against Leigh Leopards!

The youthful Valkyrie side, which compromised of talent from the Club's Under-19s and players on dual registration from partners Sheffield Eagles, began the morning at Warrington's Victoria Park with a 13-9 win over Warrington.

Isabelle Brennan and Lisa Parker bagged tries for York while Sian Judd went over for a bonus-point try.

The Valkyrie backed up that victory with a 25-7 win against Widnes, with a double from Evie Sexton complemented by scores from Lauren Exley, Charli Carlton and Brennan as well as another bonus-point try by Judd.

York came close to completing a third straight victory at the Women's Nines Festival but the Valkyrie were held to a 12-12 draw by Leigh.

Judd went over for another bonus-point try - as did Sexton - and also nailed a conversion in the stalemate.

The two victories and a draw saw York finish top of Group One on five points, booking their place at Finals Day on Saturday 27th July.

York Valkyrie matchday squad: Sian Judd, Nyah May, Kiera Gittins, Chevelle Clarke, Tori Thomas, Lisa Parker, Abbie Millward, Lauren Exley, Charli Carlton, Tleesha Frederick-Maynard, Evie Sexton, Charlotte McDaid, Isabelle Brennan, Agnes Wood

Tickets for Sunday's double header are on sale now as York Valkyrie meet Leeds Rhinos in the Betfred Women's Super League (12pm) and York Knights take on Sheffield Eagles in the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Semi-Finals (3pm)!

Tickets are priced at £15 for Adults, £10 for Concessions (17-to-21-year-olds and over-65s) and FREE for Under-16s. Tickets are available to purchase online HERE.

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