Yorkshire RFU

YORKSHIRE WOMEN ARE THROUGH TO THE GILL BURNS COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS DIVISION 1 NATIONAL FINAL!
Yorkshire 46 – 12 Eastern Counties
A fantastic performance from Yorkshire Women sees the White Rose book its place in the Gill Burns Women’s County Championship National Final following a hard-fought semi-final victory over Eastern Counties at Huddersfield Laund Hill RUFC.
The squad showed outstanding character, skill and determination to secure the win and continue an incredible championship campaign.
Yorkshire Try Scorers
• Jess Taylor-Roberts (Barnsley RUFC) – 1
• Chloe Brocklebank (Driffield RUFC) – 2
• Georgina Holmes (West Park Leeds RUFC) – 2
• Lauren Bolger (Halifax RUFC) – 1
• Alia McCarthy (West Park Leeds RUFC) – 1
• Rianna Manson (Driffield RUFC) – 1
Conversions
• Cara Cookland (Barnsley RUFC) – 2
• Jess Courtman (West Park Leeds RUFC) – 1

The victory means Yorkshire Women will now head to the Gill Burns Women’s County Championship Final at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday 6th June 2026. Kick-off details will be confirmed in due course.

A huge thank you to Eastern Counties for a competitive and spirited semi-final. We wish them every success for the future.

Thank you to Huddersfield Laund Hill RUFC for hosting and providing an excellent venue for this fantastic occasion.

Thank you to our valued sponsors whose support continues to make county rugby possible:
• Gilbert
• Bowers Electricals Ltd
• GCH Garden Maintenance
• CK Beckett Transformers & Switchgear
• The Swaledale Coffee Co.

Finally, everyone at Yorkshire RFU sends their best wishes to Katie Patrick (Sheffield RUFC) following her injury during today’s match. We hope to see you back on the field very soon and wish you a full and speedy recovery.
One more game. One more challenge.
Yorkshire Women. National Finalists.
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