St Helens Women announced the signing of England International Shona Hoyle from Huddersfield Giants earlier today. CLICK HERE TO READ ALL ABOUT IT.
A League Leaders’ Shield winner in 2019 with Castleford Tigers, she teamed up with 2021 Shield winners, Huddersfield Giants ahead of the new season.
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We are delighted to announce the signing of Treble winning @England_RL International Shona Hoyle from @GiantsWRL βοΈ
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— St.Helens Women (@saints1890women) April 7, 2022
Hoyle began her career at 16 with Siddal and following the birth of her son, she returned to Rugby League with Featherstone Rovers. After a short stint, a move was made across to Bradford Bulls where she won the treble; the League, Grand Final and Challenge Cup in 2017.
Selection for England came in the same year – she has 13 caps to date, with her first try against Papua New Guinea at the 2017 World Cup.
Hear from her above…