St Helens Women and Rainford High Year 7s set off to Wembley

The Saints ladies face rivals Wigan beneath the Wembley arch as they bid to continue their historic run and claim a fifth successive Challenge Cup trophy.

The side departed for Wembley from the Totally Wicked Stadium at 9.30am this morning.

Saints' Jodie Cunningham gives a wave as the women's team set off for Wembley (Image: Saints RLFC)

Meanwhile, the Rainford boys, who have their own final at the national stadium, were invited to be part of the send-off too.

🚌 Wembley, we are on our way!

Thank you to everyone who waved the team off! A special morning 🫶 #COYS | @TheChallengeCup pic.twitter.com/UK1uyc5m7g

— St.Helens Women (@saints1890women) June 6, 2025

The Rainford boys are playing in The Steven Mullaney Memorial Match, the national final of the Rugby Football League’s inspiresport Champion Schools competition.

Saints legend James Roby gave the boys a special message before they headed off.

🙌 @Saints1890 legend James Roby joined us this morning to give @RainfordPE a special message before they head to Wembley!#Saintsandproud pic.twitter.com/24UZi3eogc

— Saints Community Development Foundation (@CommunitySaints) June 6, 2025

The Saints women's team were waved off (Image: Saints RLFC)

It is the curtain-raiser on Betfred Challenge Cup Finals Day this Saturday, continuing a steadfast tradition of the sport, with this year marking the 50th anniversary of the fixture.

Rainford take on hull-based Sirius Academy West in the final tomorrow.