Three teams surged ahead in England's Women's Super League this week, with Wigan Warriors reminding everyone why they're the ones to beat. The reigning treble champions delivered a masterclass at Huddersfield Giants, running in 10 tries for a commanding 56-12 victory that lifted them back to the top of the table with an unblemished 2026 record.
The Warriors' dominance was built on a foundation of clinical execution and depth across the lineup. Anna Davies opened the scoring in just the fourth minute and would go on to score twice more, while Megan Williams and Mia Atherton each crossed the line twice. Jenna Foubister, Bethan Dainton, Grace Banks, and Mary Coleman added tries of their own under the direction of coach Denis Betts. What made this performance truly striking was the timing of their assault — Huddersfield stayed competitive through the first 45 minutes, with Amelia Brown scoring twice and Mollie Iceton once to keep the score at 22-12 at the break. But in the final 24 minutes, Wigan shifted through another gear entirely, scoring six tries to turn a tight contest into a showcase of their championship credentials.
Across the league, Leeds Rhinos underscored their own class with an 11-try demolition of Barrow Raiders. Playing at the Speed Competitions Stadium, the Rhinos showed remarkable resilience after Barrow stunned them with an early lead — Jodie Morley's converted try gave the Raiders a shock 6-4 advantage. Leeds then showed why they sit third on the table, methodically building their attack to leave Barrow without a single point by the final whistle. Liv Whitehead struck for a hat-trick, while prop Shannon Brown celebrated her 50th Super League appearance with two tries. Ebony Stead and Nicole Kennedy also went over twice, with Lucy Murray and debutant Amelia Hirst scoring the Rhinos' other two tries. The 46-6 final scoreline told the story of a team operating at the highest level of the sport.
York Valkyrie completed a triumphant weekend for the league's top sides, dismantling Leigh Leopards 40-0 with eight tries in a performance of crushing efficiency. Monique Donovan and Adaoha Akwiwu each scored twice, with Donovan and Akwiwu crossing again in the second half to punctuate their own dominant displays. Emma Kershaw and Megan Pakulis also scored in the first half, before Izzy Bibby and player of the match Isabelle Brennan finished the job with tries of their own. The victory solidified York's fourth-place position in the table.
What these three results reveal is the widening gap between the elite teams and the rest of the competition. Wigan's perfect record, Leeds' relentless attacking prowess, and York's ability to sustain offensive pressure across 80 minutes — all point to a league where quality is concentrated at the top. For emerging teams like Barrow and Leigh, these matches serve as benchmarks for the work ahead. But for fans of women's rugby league in England, the week showcased the kind of entertaining, high-skill spectacle that keeps the Super League among the most compelling competitions in the sport.