Leigh Leopards Women Confirm Player Departures Following 2026 Season
The close of the 2026 Women’s Super League season sees five members of the Leigh Leopards Women’s squad move on from the club, with Mairead Quinn, Becky Greenfield and Alice Fisher bringing their playing careers to an end, while Storm Cobain and Hattie Dogus will leave the Leopards for new opportunities.
The club would like to express sincere thanks to all five players for their commitment, dedication and contribution to Leigh Leopards, and wish them all the very best for the future.
Mairead Quinn
Mairead Quinn’s rugby league journey began with Leigh Miners, where she progressed through the junior ranks before moving into the open-age side.
She spent 12 seasons with Leigh Miners, making more than 150 appearances, captaining the side and helping them to a championship victory which secured promotion to the Women’s Super League as the first community club to achieve that feat.
When Leigh Leopards were formed in 2022, Mairead became an integral part of the new club and continued to lead from the front.
As captain, she guided the Leopards to victory in the promotion final in 2024. Following a break from rugby league in 2025 after the birth of her son, Tommy, Mairead returned in 2026 to captain the side once again.
Across her time with Leigh Leopards, Mairead made 49 appearances and scored four tries, while also representing England Students, England Community Lions – whom she captained – and Ireland, for whom she made seven appearances.
Leigh Leopards Heritage Number: 18
Appearances: 49
Tries: 4
Representative Honours:
England Students
England Community Lions – Captain
Ireland
After an outstanding career in which she has been a leader both on and off the field, the club would like to thank Mairead for everything she has given to Leigh Leopards and wish her and her family all the very best for the future.
Becky Greenfield
After 22 years in rugby league, Becky Greenfield has decided to bring her playing career to a close.
Becky’s journey began at the age of six and saw her represent a number of clubs throughout an incredible career, including Chorley Panthers, Wigan St Judes, Wigan St Pat’s, Wigan Warriors and Leigh Leopards, as well as England.
She leaves the game having proudly represented club and country, highlighting the significant contribution to the game she has made throughout her career.
Becky made 24 appearances for Leigh Leopards, scoring 11 tries, and leaves with the club’s heartfelt thanks for her contribution during her time in the Leopards jersey.
Leigh Leopards Heritage Number: 42
Appearances: 24
Tries: 11
Representative Honours:
England
Her career has spanned more than two decades and encompassed grassroots rugby, the professional women’s game and international representation.
The Leopards would like to congratulate Becky on an outstanding career and thank her for her commitment to the club.
Alice Fisher
Alice Fisher joined Leigh Leopards in 2024, a highly experienced player, Alice enjoyed a 17-year rugby league career, representing Bradford Bulls, Wigan Warriors and Leigh Leopards while competing in Challenge Cup and Women’s Super League fixtures.
Away from club rugby, Alice also proudly captained both the RAF and United Kingdom Armed Forces rugby league teams alongside her full-time career in the RAF.
Unfortunately, Alice was unable to feature for the Leopards during the 2026 season after suffering a hand injury during pre-season and has recently undergone surgery on her shoulder.
Alice leaves Leigh Leopards having made 14 appearances for the club.
Leigh Leopards Heritage Number: 49
Appearances: 14
Her career has taken her from grassroots rugby through to the highest levels of the women’s game, she can look back on an outstanding 17-year journey.
The club would like to thank Alice for her contribution to Leigh Leopards and wish her a full and speedy recovery from her recent surgery.
Storm Cobain
Storm Cobain joined Leigh Leopards in 2023 after moving north and quickly established herself as an important member of the squad.
An Ireland international, Storm captained the Leopards during the 2025 season and made 46 appearances for the club, scoring 21 tries and kicking seven goals.
Storm will now leave Leigh to return south, with work and personal commitments taking her in a new direction.
Leigh Leopards Heritage Number: 34
Appearances: 46
Tries: 21
Goals: 7
Representative Honours:
Ireland
The club would like to thank Storm for her efforts throughout her time with Leigh Leopards and wish her every success in the future.
Hattie Dogus
Hattie Dogus has been a member of Leigh Leopards since the club was formed in 2022 and leaves having made a significant contribution to the team over the past five seasons.
Hattie made 56 appearances for the Leopards, scoring 37 tries to become the club’s leading try scorer.
She will now embark on a new adventure, with Hattie heading to Australia in the New Year.
Leigh Leopards Heritage Number: 23
Appearances: 56
Tries: 37
The club would like to thank Hattie for her commitment and contribution to Leigh Leopards since 2022 and wish her all the very best for her travels and the next chapter of her life.
Thank You
Mairead, Becky, Alice, Storm and Hattie have all played an important part in the story of Leigh Leopards, and their contributions will be remembered as the club continues to grow.
From those bringing their playing careers to an end, to those moving on to new opportunities, everyone at Leigh Leopards would like to place on record our sincere thanks for their efforts in the Leopards jersey.
Thank you, ladies, and all the very best for the future.