Lorraine Marsden

Brighouse, Leeds

Editor @rlworld Assistant Editor @leagueexpress Covering all aspects of the game, especially Women's RL and League One - for all our titles (Views are my own)

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Leeds Rhinos star ends two-and-a-half years of injury frustration with return

1 week ago | totalrl.com | Lorraine Marsden

LEEDS RHINOS forward Shannon Lacey has ended two-and-a-half years of frustration by finally pulling on the blue and amber once again. The 25-year-old suffered an ankle and leg injury during the 2022 season, and subsequent complications led to her being ruled out for the entirety of both the 2023 and 2024 campaigns.
Wigan Warriors put London Broncos to the sword in Chiswick

1 week ago | totalrl.com | Lorraine Marsden

LONDON BRONCOS 0 WIGAN WARRIORS 44LORRAINE MARSDEN, Chiswick RFC, SundayWIGAN WARRIORS did all the damage in the first half as they put Championship side London Broncos to the sword with a nine-try victory in the capital. The home defence worked hard in the opening 15 minutes, letting Wigan in just once with Mary Coleman crossing – Jenna Foubister converted – but they were then hit with a rapid double when Eva Hunter and Emily Veivers crossed within the space of three minutes.
Amy Hardcastle stars on St Helens return as Warrington Wolves concede century

1 week ago | totalrl.com | Lorraine Marsden

ST HELENS 102 WARRINGTON WOLVES 0LORRAINE MARSDEN, Totally Wicked Stadium, SaturdayST HELENS got the defence of their Challenge Cup title underway with an emphatic display over a Warrington side who look like they will have a hard time in 2025. Returning favourite Amy Hardcastle led the way with four of Saints’ 18 tries as she marked her second debut in the ‘Red Vee’ in style.
Wembley hero Phoebe Hook up for St Helens’ five-in-a-row challenge

1 week ago | totalrl.com | Lorraine Marsden

ST HELENS will not give up their grip on the Challenge Cup without a fight according to winger Phoebe Hook. The holders get their defence of the trophy underway against Warrington Wolves today (Saturday), and are aiming for an unprecedented fifth successive final triumph.
Wigan Warriors halfback closing in on comeback

2 weeks ago | totalrl.com | Lorraine Marsden

WIGAN WARRIORS halfback Isabel Rowe has targeted the Challenge Cup quarter-final to mark her comeback from injury. The 18-year-old suffered a hamstring injury earlier in pre-season which not only keeps her out of Saturday’s opening Challenge Cup group game against Barrow, but also saw her miss out on a third England cap when the international side travelled to Las Vegas to face Australia in March.
York Valkyrie dominate Huddersfield Giants in eleven-try win

2 weeks ago | totalrl.com | Lorraine Marsden

HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS 0 YORK VALKYRIE 56LORRAINE MARSDEN, Laund Hill, SundayYORK VALKYRIE put in a strong and dominant performance against fellow Super League side Huddersfield Giants with an eleven-try win. New signing Ellie Williamson was involved in much of what York produced, but it was star winger Eboni Partington who led the way with a well taken hat-trick.
Cardiff Demons beat Super League Warrington Wolves in Women’s Challenge Cup

2 weeks ago | totalrl.com | Lorraine Marsden

WARRINGTON WOLVES 14 CARDIFF DEMONS 42LORRAINE MARSDEN, Victoria Park, SundayWARRINGTON WOLVES will have to beat four-time champions St Helens on Saturday if they are to progress to the quarter-finals, after losing their opening game against Championship side Cardiff Demons. The Welsh outfit were the strongest from the start and opened the scoring through fullback Leanne Burnell after just six minutes, with Amberley Ruck adding the conversion.
Leeds Rhinos off to a Winning start

2 weeks ago | totalrl.com | Lorraine Marsden

LEEDS RHINOS 46LEIGH LEOPARDS 4LORRAINE MARSDEN, AMT Headingley Stadium, SaturdayA 16-point haul from Australian recruit Mel Howard ensured Leeds Rhinos got their Challenge Cup campaign off to a winning start against newly promoted Leigh. The former State of Origin halfback scored two tries and four goals as Leeds put in a dominant display against the Leopards.
Denis Betts sets out goals for Wigan Warriors as Women’s Challenge Cup begins

3 weeks ago | totalrl.com | Lorraine Marsden

WIGAN WARRIORS have not set their sights on Wembley just yet, even though they kick-off their Challenge Cup journey against Barrow Raiders on Sunday. Head coach Denis Betts has enjoyed many memorable trips to the national stadium throughout his career, and while he would love his squad of players to do the same, he is not letting them think too far ahead.
Meet Leeds Rhinos’ new halfback hope Tally Bryer

3 weeks ago | totalrl.com | Lorraine Marsden

Former Featherstone Rovers halfback Tally Bryer is looking forward to new beginnings as a Leeds Rhinos star. AMY HARDCASTLE, gone. Shona Hoyle, gone. Hanna Butcher, retired. Caitlin Casey, gone. The list of recent departures at Leeds Rhinos goes on. It’s fair to say that the two-time Super League champions face something of a transitional year in 2025 with many of their experienced first-team favourites moving on and more new faces stepping up from the club’s successful academy structure.