I wondered this too? But how much can the ladies team possibly cost? I know they get paid, but they aren't full time are they? I don't watch a lot of the games live (maybe the back end of games on double headers and the recent CC finals) but I suspect we've been left behind in terms of coaching. The likes of Saints have appointed coaches with considerable experience at the top end of the sport and we've promoted from within and possibly, with the best of intentions, chosen to tick a box. Might be completely wrong on this, but that's my uninformed view.

About time we put the focus back on the mens first team.

yYeah, we can have a mid table ladies team and a mid table mens team too.York Valkyrie and St Helens streets ahead of us

This is the most likely reason that I can think of too
What financial gain do the Rhinos actually get for assembling a trophy winning women's squad?
I'm all for giving opportunities to young and also very talented female players by the way,But is it worth the salary outlay for the club in order to win the trophies?

All that I've heard is that the women's team was becoming a bit toxic, the environment wasn't good, I wouldn't be surprised if the players were told to leave.

I don't think it's anything to do with cutting the budget.

Wigan will end up being the best Women's side in a few years IMO

The team seemed to lose its edge after Goldthorp and Roche left for Australia.