LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
York Valkyrie have defied the odds and written themselves into Women's Super League history by securing their second consecutive title.
They truly embraced their underdog status and used it as fuel to propel themselves to victory.
The men's Super League Grand Final is set to take place at the iconic Old Trafford on Saturday October 12, with all the action broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Amidst the euphoric celebrations following their triumph, York Valkyrie made it clear that underestimating the underdog is a dangerous game.
St Helens, who had been the favorites after a stellar regular season performance and victories in the League Leaders' Shield and Challenge Cup, were left stunned by the Valkyrie's impressive 18-8 win in the Grand Final.
Facing a season marred by setbacks, including injuries to key players Tara-Jane Stanley and Sinead Peach, York Valkyrie were seen as the underdogs heading into the crucial match.
However, drawing inspiration from the never-say-die attitude of their opponents, the Valkyrie dominated the physical aspects of the game and emerged victorious on St Helens' own turf, etching their names in the annals of Women's Super League history as the first team to achieve back-to-back titles.
"We bleed rugby league, we bleed York Valkyrie," expressed the sidelined Stanley in an interview with Sky Sports.
The Valkyrie's triumph serves as a reminder that in the game of rugby league, anything is possible when determination and teamwork come together.