"It is a huge opportunity for us and the Women's Pathway Program, finally having six crew onboard," Trittel said. United were leading thanks to a close-range goal from Bogle in the 56th minute and held on for a hard-earned victory. Moments later and Castleford edged further in front. Castleford second-rower Holmes brushed aside an attempted tackle from Coote and he could scarcely believe it as he was left with a free run to the Saints try line. Richardson's third goal gave the visitors a 10-point lead. "Everyone has been buoyed by the easing of restrictions over the past week," the statement said. "We are optimistic that we can hold the Australian Open as close to pre-pandemic conditions as possible."