York Valkyrie v Huddersfield Giants: Challenge Cup Quarter Final Match Preview
- Apr 23
- 2 min read
York Valkyrie meet Huddersfield Giants at the LNER Community Stadium on Sunday 26th April (1pm) in the Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup quarter final!
York progressed through to this stage as Group D winners, beating Barrow 54-12 in their only game of the year so far.
They meet a Huddersfield team who were runners up in Group A, after a 44-14 defeat at home to St.Helens and a narrow 24-22 win over Catalans Dragons.
The teams met in the group stages of the Challenge Cup last year, in what was the first of three meetings in 2025. The Valkyrie won 56-0 in what was the opening match of the season, and went on to reach the semi-finals.
The league games that followed were much tighter, with the Valkyrie edging a tight game at Huddersfield, 24-20, in June before earning a 26-6 win at home in July.
Since then, like the Valkyrie, Huddersfield have made some additions to their squad for 2026, under the leadership of former York player, Nathan Graham.
It means there could be some familiar faces lining up against the Valkyrie, with half back, Liv Gale, Welsh international, Georgia Cussons (nee Taylor), now wearing Huddersfield colours, along with Eva Izumi and Evie Sexton who also had time with York.
They’ve also got plenty of experience in their squad with the likes of England international, Amelia Brown at full back, and former Leeds Rhinos half back, Sam Hulme.
For the Valkyrie, it’s another chance for head coach, Leon Pryce to see his team in competitive action, as they try to reach their sixth consecutive Challenge Cup semi final.
Come and see York Valkyrie in the quarter finals of the Betfred Women's Challenge Cup!
They host Huddersfield Giants at the LNER Community Stadium on Sunday 26th April (1pm).
Tickets are £5 for Adults, Seniors (65+) and Young Adults (17-21) and free for Under 16s!
You can buy your tickets HERE or by calling the Stadium Ticket office on 10904 950950 (option1)!
Season tickets ARE valid for this game.
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