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Beckett Sport

Beckett Sport Launch Womens Rugby League Team

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Leeds Beckett Storm Women's Rugby League team for the upcoming season in the Women’s University Winter League 24/25, sanctioned by the RFL.

Written By

Athletic Union

Published on 16 Jul 2024

As we prepare for an exciting season ahead, we are actively seeking passionate individuals to join our team in various roles, including assistant coaches, sports therapists, and video analysts. If you could support us in identifying, please get in touch.

Below is some basic information for interested parties.

League Overview:

Format: The league format will be finalised based on participation numbers. Last season (23/24), 6 teams competed from November to March, with playoffs for the top 4 teams leading to a thrilling final.
Training Session: Our first training session will kick off on Friday, 6th September, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Headingley campus 4G pitch.
All Abilities Welcome: Whether you are new to rugby league or a seasoned player, we invite individuals of all abilities to join us.

For further information and to express your interest, please contact Mark Butterill, Head of the Rugby League Program at Leeds Beckett, via email at m.butterill@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Stay Connected: Follow our Rugby League programs on Twitter and Instagram to keep up with the latest updates and announcements.

If you have any questions or need more details, please feel free to reach out.

We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming new members to the Leeds Beckett Storm family and to a historic inaugural season.

Athletic Union

The Athletic Union is managed by the university's sports office team and is governed by the Athletic Union Executive Committee and our sports clubs' committee members. Regardless of your sports interest, the Athletic Union is here to help you have the best student sport experience during your time at Leeds Beckett.