RFL launches player-run women's rugby league TikTok account to attract new fans - SportsPro
An Instagram account has also been rolled out by the Rugby Football League to promote the women's game across the national pyramid.
www.sportspromedia.comHere’s a concise update on the latest news surrounding the RFL Women’s Super League (WSL).
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The 2025 season overview
- The 2025 RFL Women’s Super League (Betfred Women’s Super League for sponsorship) was the ninth season of the competition, featuring a 14-round regular season and a playoff structure culminating in a Grand Final. York Valkyrie were among the title contenders, with the season run from May to October 2025.[2]
- The 2024 season had restructured the league to eight teams, transitioning to a single league format with a top-four playoff and a Grand Final, continuing to shape the competition’s evolution.[3]
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2026 format and ongoing developments
- In January 2026, the league introduced a mid-season split: teams play each other once (home or away) followed by an extended playoff series with home-and-away fixtures in half-table groups, with the League Leader’s Shield awarded to the top team and the Grand Final determining the champion alongside the playoff winner.[1]
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Team and competition context
- York Valkyrie were the reigning champions entering the 2024 season, winning the Grand Final in a season noted for record attendance in the final, which signals strong spectator interest in the women’s game.[3]
- The RFL’s official pages and multiple outlets have tracked fixtures, standings, and playoff results across recent seasons, reflecting ongoing coverage and structural changes to the competition.[7][8][10]
Would you like:
- A quick snapshot of the current season standings and upcoming fixtures, or
- A summary of key changes in the 2026 format compared with 2024/2025, or
- Direct links to the latest match results and official league pages?