Barrow Raiders Ladies will face St Helens, Warrington Wolves and the Army in Round 1 Group A of the Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup.

The competition has a fresh format in 2022, with 16 teams drawn into four seeded groups of four teams – guaranteeing three fixtures for each team as the BWCC kicks off the Women’s Rugby League season, from mid-March to mid-April.

Amanda Wilkinson will coach the Raiders in their inaugural season in the Women’s Super League in 2022.

The 2022 Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup Final will be played at Elland Road, the home of Leeds United FC, on Saturday May 7.

Barrow Raiders Ladies will be holding an open trial on Sunday 12th December at the Matt Johnson Prestige Stadium where they are hoping to attract current and new talent to tackle Super League 2022 following their promotion at the end of the 2021 season.

Full Challenge Cup Group A fixture dates to be confirmed.