Coach Forsell backs youthful Rhinos to continue their proud Cup record

Lois Forsell insists Leeds Rhinos Women remain as ambitious as ever despite a raft of high-profile departures.

- by James O'Brien

The Rhinos have a youthful look for today's Challenge Cup semi-final against Wigan Warriors after losing Amy Hardcastle, Shona Hoyle and Caitlin Casey to St Helens in the off-season.

Sophie Robinson, Hanna Butcher and Zoe Hornby are among the other players to have moved on in the past year, while Caitlin Beevers, Evie Cousins and Ruby Enright are all sidelined through injury.

However, Forsell is backing a team packed with academy products to continue Leeds' proud record in the Challenge Cup. "We're not looking at it any differently," said Forsell, whose side have reached the previous three finals.

"We're a team that is competitive and know we should be competing to be at the top. That doesn't change from year to year.