Women in Rugby League: Life with the Lionesses Exhibition

This motivational touring exhibition showcases the women pioneers of international Rugby League: the Lionesses. Hear from the women themselves and follow their ground-breaking journey on and off the field – from fundraising for their own tour, to playing on an equal stage with their male counterparts in this year’s World Cup.

The exhibition opens at Pontefract Museum on 14th November, ahead of the World Cup final, which takes places in England on Saturday 19th November.

Many of the trail-blazing women featured in the exhibition come from or have played in the Wakefield district, including the inspirational coach, Jackie Sheldon.

Bring your young rugby league fans/budding rugby league stars of the future to discover the pioneers of the girls’ and women’s game and be inspired to follow in their footsteps.

Celebrate the RLWC 2022 being held in England and the women’s team playing on equal billing with the men with a selfie opportunity – dress up and show your support for the team!

Visit Pontefract Museum to discover this hidden history and celebrate how far the Lionesses have come.Find out more about the Women in Rugby League project at https://www.womeninrugbyleague.org.uk/

For visitor information, opening times and access information, please visit https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/museums-and-castles/pontefract-museum