The RFL have taken action against Warrington Wolves with a heavy points deduction imposed to one of the club’s sides.
It’s been a season of turmoil for the club’s Women’s side who finished winless at the bottom of the Super League table, whilst having forfeited a number of games.
Those forfeited games have now seen Warrington Wolves handed a nine-point deduction, something which seems largely irrelevant given the fact the season is finished and Wire had finished bottom and pointless anyway.
In fact, Warrington removed themselves from the competition in early September having forfeited two fixtures due to player availability, with the Wolves then obviously unable to complete their final two fixtures after that point.
An RFL statement addressed their forfeit against Leeds, reading: “Since then, discussions have continued with the club and the RFL about their continued participation in the competition.
“Warrington have now confirmed that they will be unable to fulfil their remaining two fixtures, and are therefore removing themselves from the Women’s Super League for the remainder of the season.”
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Warrington Wolves Women sanctioned but future remains undecided
The RFL have now taken action on the back of that with a statement confirming that an independent Operational Rules Tribunal had imposed the nine-point deduction, with all four forfeited fixtures being confirmed as 48-0 wins for their opponents.
As referenced above, it means Warrington Wolves finished the Women’s Super League season on minus nine points and their relegation has been confirmed with Featherstone Rovers set to replace them.
That comes after Rovers defeated London Broncos in the Northern Championship Grand Final.
As for Warrington’s future, it remains unclear with the club’s position in the rugby league pyramid still to be determined for 2026.
It’s a sorry state of affairs that one of the sports’ great clubs is in such a state with Warrington’s statement in early September highlighting financial troubles in the women’s game.
They said: “This situation also highlights the broader financial challenges faced by clubs working to grow the women’s game. Warrington Wolves remains committed to supporting women’s rugby league, developing young talent, engaging with our community, and building a sustainable future for the sport.”
— Rugby Football League (@TheRFL) September 29, 2025
