Brown's six-try haul headlines Huddersfield's 68-0 demolition of Leigh as St Helens stun York

Amelia Brown scored six tries in a single match to take over the Women's Super League try-scoring charts, as Huddersfield Giants crushed Leigh Leopards 68-0 at Laund Hill on 6 September 2026.

Brown's haul brings her to 23 tries for the season, putting her top of the division's scoring list. She was far from alone on the scoresheet: Maddie Hutchison and Mollie Iceton each crossed twice, with Liv Gale, Grace Hobbs and Tara Moxon also touching down in a comprehensive team performance (BBC Sport).

For Leigh, the defeat deepens a difficult season. They face bottom-club Barrow Raiders at home next Saturday in a match that carries direct relegation consequences — the loser will drop into a promotion-relegation play-off, officially called the Promotion Play-Off Final, against the winners of the second-tier National Championship. That play-off is scheduled for 27 September 2026 on the undercard of the Women's Grand Final (BBC Sport).

Earlier the same day, St Helens beat York Valkyrie 14-10 at the LNER Community Stadium in a Super Four clash — the end-of-stage format that determines the semi-final line-up. Adaoha Akwiwi scored early for York, but tries from Katie Mottershead and Shona Hoyle-Holdsworth put St Helens in front. Izzy Brennan crossed late for the Valkyrie to set up a tense finish, though the visitors held on (BBC Sport).

The result draws St Helens level on points with York in the race for third place and a semi-final against Leeds. Both teams have one Super Four match remaining. St Helens can overtake York if they beat Leeds away next Saturday and the Valkyrie fail to beat unbeaten table-toppers Wigan on the same day (BBC Sport).

For fans of the women's game, next Saturday shapes up as a decisive afternoon across the board — Leigh and Barrow fighting to avoid the relegation play-off, and St Helens needing a favour from Wigan to pinch a semi-final spot from York's grasp.