[1] Defending their title where Leeds Rhinos who beat Castleford Tigers 20–14 in the final at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on 4 August 2018.
[3] The final was played at the University of Bolton Stadium on Saturday 27 July 2019 and was part of a triple header bill with the semi-finals of the men's Challenge Cup.
[5] Prior to the draw for the first round being made East Leeds withdrew from the competition and were replaced by Featherstone Lionesses.
Any further action against the club or Townend was passed to the Competition Discipline Panel for discussion at a later date.
Teams[14] Castleford Tigers Backs: Tara-Jane Stanley, Hollie Dodd, Lacey Owen, Olivia Grace, Kelsey Gentles, Georgia Roche, Claire Garner Forwards: Grace Field, Sinead Peach, Emma Lumley, Tamzin Renouf, Shona Hoyle, Rhiannon Marshall Interchanges: Sammy Watts, Kirsty Higo (not used), Esme Reynolds, Jasmine Cudjoe Leeds Rhinos Backs: Caitlin Beevers, Sophie Nuttall, Sophie Robinson, Chloe Kerigan, Fran Goldthorp, Hanna Butcher, Courtney Hill Forwards: Danielle Anderson, Tasha Gaines, Amy Johnson, Aimee Staveley, Charlotte Booth, Shannon Lacey Interchanges: Danika Priim, Keara Benenett, Ellie Frain, Ellie Oldroyd