After stints in the back-row and at centre, Kershaw transformed her game by nailing down a spot on the wing for the Valkyrie in 2023, with her form rewarded with a Betfred Women’s Super League Young Player of the Year nomination.

The ever-present Kershaw scored 11 tries in 17 matches last year for Lindsay Anfield’s side, with only Sinead Peach and Tamzin Renouf (13) managing more.

Kershaw, who is the sister of former Betfred Super League winger Lee Kershaw, joined York from Wakefield Trinity in 2021 and featured in the Betfred Women’s Super League Grand Final the following year.

The Bradford-born star’s performances for York have seen her feature in England Knights squads since 2022.