Lisa Parker returns to York Valkyrie after short absence

Lisa Parker has re-joined York Valkyrie after a brief stint away with Sheffield Eagles. <i>(Image: Alan Milner/York RLFC)</i>
Lisa Parker has re-joined York Valkyrie after a brief stint away with Sheffield Eagles. (Image: Alan Milner/York RLFC)
This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.

BETFRED Women's Super League winner Lisa Parker has re-joined York Valkyrie.

Parker returns to the Valkyrie on a one-year deal, signing for Leon Pryce's side ahead of the start of their Super League season next month.

The versatile player played for York last season, but was confirmed to have joined Sheffield Eagles for a second spell last December.

However, Parker has quickly returned to the Valks, looking to add to her impressive trophy cabinet back in North Yorkshire.

Regularly featuring in the forwards or in the centres, Parker featured 11 times for York last year as the Valkyrie finished third in the Super League.

The year prior, Parker has played 18 appearances after signing on dual registration from Sheffield Eagles, scoring one try in a 58-0 win over Barrow Raiders.

She was a part of the Super League winning side in 2024, and lifted the Betfred Women's Super League Grand Final trophy with a 18-8 win over St Helens.

On reuniting with the Valkyrie, Parker commented: “It’s such a talented and competitive group, I’m grateful to have been so welcomed back by all the girls and staff.

“I’m excited to be back in the grind, enjoying the game again and ready to see what we can achieve this year.”

Get involved
with the news

Send your news & photos