"Unbelievable Comeback: Saints Dominate in Thrilling Women's Final at Wembley!"
This was the 12th women's final since the competition began in 2012, but only the second time it was held at Wembley.
After Leeds had a try disallowed, it took 24 minutes to break the deadlock when Faye Gaskin scored the game's first points.
Against the run of play, the defending champions found an opportunity 10 yards out, and Saints' half-back maneuvered through weak challenges to score near the posts.
Gaskin converted the try, adding two points. Six minutes later, Saints scored again when Phoebe Hook crossed the line in the right corner, though Gaskin's conversion attempt fell short.
Leading 10-0 at halftime, Saints extended their dominance five minutes into the second half when Luci McColm finished off a well-executed passing move to score near the left corner, with Gaskin adding another two points.
Leeds, winners in 2018 and 2019 before Saints' recent dominance, fought hard to avoid becoming the first team to be 'nilled' in the women's final since Bradford Thunderbirds lost 46-0 to Featherstone Rovers in 2012.
However, Chantelle Crowl scored a fourth try for Saints 10 minutes from time, with Gaskin converting. With Saints' number six, Zoe Harris, named player of the match, the victory was secured.

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