RUGBY Football League officials have announced a new venue for the Women’s Nines finals and unveiled the two wildcard qualifiers.
In May, Cardiff, York, Wigan and St Helens qualified during the carnival at Warrington’s Victoria Park on May 5, leaving two spots open for finals day. Those have gone to the next-best performed teams on the day, Huddersfield and Leeds.
And there has been a change of date from that originally announced for the finals along with a new venue after it made its debut last year at Salford.
The second RFL Women’s Nines finals day will be at Sewell Group Craven Park on Sunday, July 28 – not Saturday the 27th as originally scheduled.
“We’re really excited to bring the Women’s Nines finals day to Hull this year,” said RFL Women’s Super League general manager Tom Brindle. “Both Hull KR and Hull FC have been making excellent progress with their women’s teams, so I’m sure July 28 will be a fantastic occasion.
“Going into the qualifying tournament we had a process in place which would determine the two wildcard spots, which in the first instance were the highest placed non-qualifying teams. Good luck to both Leeds Rhinos and Huddersfield Giants and all of our other participants.
“I’d encourage all fans to come along and enjoy the day. Nines is a fast and exciting variation so it should be an entertaining event.”
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