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Leeds Rhinos have pulled off another major coup ahead of the new Betfred Women’s Super League season with the signing of New Zealand loose forward Georgia Hale.
The 27-year-old Hale was part of the Kiwi Ferns team that sunk England’s World Cup hopes in their semi-final in York in November, and also played in the final against Australia.
Hale, whose partner Sam Lisone joined the Rhinos men’s team in December, said: “It’s so nice to be here and to join the club.
✍️ 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀!Huge boost for Leeds Rhinos Women with the signing of @NZRL_Kiwis international Georgia Hale!
More➡️https://t.co/iSTFS3i3wj#LeedsRhinosWRL | #TeamRhinos pic.twitter.com/mjq4Jchyjg
— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) February 8, 2023
“My partner Sam is obviously over here too so it was a good opportunity for us both to represent the Rhinos and move overseas and still chase our footy dream. It’s fantastic that the game allows us to do that.”
The Rhinos, the defending women’s champions, signed two-time treble winner and England international Amy Hardcastle from St Helens last month.
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