Women’s side finally set for their Super League debut

After defeating Barrow Raiders in the play-off final during their maiden season, the Warrington Women’s side were set to make their Super League debut in 2020. However, due to the season not starting as a result of the pandemic, Lee Westwood’s side were devastatingly unable to get some game time during the pandemic.

However there is much more positive news on that front in 2021. With a start date in April, the Wolves Women side will finally make their eagerly awaited debut against Wigan at Victoria Park on Sunday 18 April.

Play-off structure

The play-off structure for 2021 will remain the same as the revised structure used last season featuring the top six sides. Similar to 2020, the league position will be determined on win percentage in case of games being postponed or cancelled due to Covid-19, but sides will have to play at least 70% of their fixtures.

The play-off will be for the top six sides and see the sides who finish first and second sitting out the opening week. Third place will take on sixth with fourth hosting fifth. The top side will then face the lowest ranked side remaining and the other two sides will meet. This will replicate the revived play-off system in 2020.

England game at HJ

June 25th will see international action take place at The Halliwell Jones Stadium.

England Women will take on Wales Women at 6pm in a match which will help England prepare for the World Cup which begins at the end of 2021.

This match will then be followed by the England Men’s side who will face the Combined Nations All Stars with the match starting at 8:15pm. Shaun Wane will take charge of his first fixture as England Head Coach after taking on the role over a year ago.

We also have three Men's Group game matches being staged at our home during Autumn's Rugby League World Cup - New Zealand vs Lebanon, Sunday 24 October, 7.30pm, followed by Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands on Tuesday 2 November, 7.30pm and Samoa vs France – Sunday 7 November, 5.00pm.

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