WOMAN OF STEEL

What is the Woman of Steel Award?

The Woman of Steel Award is a prestigious accolade given to the Player of the Year in the Betfred Women's Super League.

The award was inaugarated in 2018.

Who is the current Woman of Steel?

The reigning Woman of Steel is Eva Hunter. Hunter won the award after enjoying a sensational season with Wigan Warriors Women, which saw her side go on to achieve a historic treble.

Hunter also created a new club record at the Warriors, having scored in 12 consecutive games throughout 2025.

The previous record of 11 was held jointly by Steve Ella, Martin Offiah MBE and Sam Tomkins.

 

 

Previous Winners:

Year

Winner

Team

Position

2025

Eva Hunter

Wigan Warriors

Second Row

2024

Georgie Hetherington

York Valkyrie

Full Back

2023

Sinead Peach

York Valkyrie

Hooker

2022

Tara Jane Stanley

York Valkyrie

Full Back

2021

Jodie Cunningham

St Helens

Loose Forward

2020

No Award

   

2019 

Courtney Winfield-Hill

Leeds Rhinos

Half Back

2018

Georgia Roche

Castleford Tigers

Half Back