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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Aaron Bower at Elland Road

St Helens win Women’s Challenge Cup after Eboni Partington sinks Leeds

St Helens celebrate after successfully defending the Challenge Cup against a spirited Leeds side.
St Helens celebrate after successfully defending the Challenge Cup against a spirited Leeds side. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PA

St Helens successfully defended the Women’s Challenge Cup as two tries from Eboni Partington helped them edge Leeds Rhinos in a thrilling final at Elland Road.

The two standout sides in the Women’s Super League delivered a compelling contest in front of the largest crowd to watch a game of women’s rugby league, with almost 6,000 people in attendance before the two men’s Challenge Cup semi-finals later in the afternoon.

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