Wigan Warriors rout reigning champions York Valkyrie 40-6 in Women's Super League opener

Wigan Warriors delivered a commanding performance against reigning Women's Super League champions York Valkyrie in the season opener, securing a 40-6 victory and signaling a potential shift at the top of the league. The Warriors dominated possession and defense, scoring five tries in the first half alone through players like Molly Jones, Eva Hunter, and Tiana Power, while York struggled with missed tackles and limited field position. Despite a lengthy injury stoppage for York's Tamzin Renouf, who was stretchered off with a neck injury, Wigan maintained their momentum and added two more tries after halftime. York managed a late consolation try, but it was insufficient to challenge Wigan's dominance, who demonstrated both toughness and attacking flair. This emphatic win followed Wigan's recent Challenge Cup semi-final success and highlighted their intent to contend strongly for the Women's Super League title this season. The result has raised expectations that Wigan could disrupt York's recent championship dominance.