WARRINGTON is set to host a 'Women in Rugby League' exhibition, following the success of the England Lionesses.

The exhibition, which will be openย in the build-up to the World Cup, will be opened by Jenna Brooks - Sky Sports' Rugby League presenter.

This is a touring exhibition and will be in the Golden Square Shopping Centre from Saturday, September 17 until Sunday, September 25.

It will be available from 9:30am until 4:30pm most days, and is set to be located in front of the Customer Services desk in the mall.

This is to celebrate Warrington being the host town for the Rugby League World Cup in October.

The exhibition itself is being made possible through National Lottery funding, and Warrington Borough Council has worked with the Warrington Wolves Foundation in order to bringย the exhibition toย the shopping centre.

This project looks at uncovering, documenting, and celebrating "the history of the pioneering sportswomen who challenged traditional male dominance in rugby league, paving the way for thousands of girls and young women to play the game today."

Councillor Tony Higgins, cabinet member for leisure and community, said: "Thanks to the pioneering sportswomen in this 'Women in Rugby League' exhibition, womenโ€™s rugby league has gone from strength to strength.

"Warrington is proud to have a strong rugby league heritage, so it is fitting that this exhibition, which showcases what women have done for the sport, is coming to the town ahead of the RLWC in October.

"Hearing stories and memories from pioneering sportswomen is a fantastic way to see how these people have made the sport what it is today, and contributed to the biggest and best womenโ€™s RLWC tournament yet."