YORK Valkyrie have received a huge boost ahead of their Betfred Women's Super League season - reuniting with former England international Carrie Roberts, who has u-turned on a decision to retire from rugby league.
Roberts was a part of the 2023 and 2024 Grand Final winning squads for the Valkyrie, spending two years in York before announcing her retirement from rugby league at the age of 35.
Now 37, Roberts is back with the Valks to help bolster Leon Pryce's side ahead of the 2026 season.
The centre has previous spells with St Helens, winning the Betfred Women's Challenge Cup, Betfred Women's Super League Leaders' Shield and the Grand Final in 2021 to complete the treble.
In her second season with the Saints, Roberts again won the Challenge Cup, whilst being a part of the 2022 England World Cup squad, scoring for her country in a 54-4 victory over Canada.
Roberts went on to join the Valks the year after, and scored an impressive 18 tries in 21 appearances across two seasons, before announcing her retirement from rugby league to focus on her career in the army.
Speaking on her sensational return to the Valkyrie, Roberts said: "Stepping away gave me perspective, but this club has always stayed with me.
"I'm proud to be back with the Valks and I can’t wait to feel that moment of stepping onto the pitch again."
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