ST HELENS Women have been crowned Betfred Women's Super League Champions for the first time after a 28-0 win over Leeds Rhinos at Headingley.
It completes a historic treble for Derek Hardman's women, adding to the Challenge Cup and League Leaders Shield.
Saints were always on top, but were given a tough test in the first half half by the Rhinos.
A Jodie Cunningham try made it 10-0 at the break, Saints pulled away in the second half to complete a tremendous weekend for the club.
There were outstanding efforts from player of the match prop Channy Crowl.
Stand off Zoe Harris scored one and created two for Leah Burke with her deft kicks.
Strong-running Amy Hardcastle gave us special with her long range try while Paige Travis gave the side some real energy and impetus with her yard-eating runs.
England aces Jodie Cunningham and Emily Rudge were again massive contributors - capping an unbeaten season for the Saints women.
Leeds Rhinos: Caitlin Beevers, Tasha Gaines, Fran Goldthorp, Sophie Robinson, Sophie Nuttall, Hanna Butcher, Courtney Winfield-Hill, Aimee Stavley, Keara Bennett, Zoe Hornby, Chloe Kerrigan, Elle Frain, Orla McCallion.
Interchanges: Sam Hulme, Lucy Murray, Danika Priim, Beth Lockwood.
Saints: Rachael Woosey, Leah Burke, Carrie Roberts, Amy Hardcastle, Danielle Bush, Zoe Harris, Beth Stott, Isabelle Rudge, Tara Jones, Chantelle Crowl, Emily Rudge, Naomi Williams, Jodie Cunningham.
Interchanges: Rebecca Rotheram, Vicky Whitfield, Pip Birchall, Paige Travis,
Tries: Leah Burke (21, 57), Jodie Cunningham (40), Amy Hardcastle (59), Zoe Harris (67), Danielle Bush (73)
Conversions: Beth Stott (2 from 6)
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