Brief
Wakefield defeat Warrington 23-10 to claim first Super League title since 1968
Coach Daryl Powell described the victory as a fairy‑tale ending after Wakefield's dominant first‑half performance.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Wakefield Trinity secured a 23-10 victory over Warrington at Old Trafford on Monday, clinching their first Super League title since 1968, according to the Independent.
What happened
The match featured three converted tries and a drop goal by Jack Sinfield before halftime, giving Wakefield a comfortable lead. Despite a yellow card for Corey Hall in the second half, Wakefield maintained control and limited Warrington to two late tries by Arron Lindop.
What the reports add
The Independent noted that the win marked a "fairy‑tale" season for Wakefield, highlighting the club's rise from the second tier under coach Daryl Powell, who took charge three years ago. It also mentioned Warrington's fifth Grand Final loss and a title drought of more than 71 years.
What was said
Daryl Powell said, "It was a big performance from an unbelievable group of blokes. We’ve had a fairy‑tale ending to the season and I wasn’t sure we could do it this year. You can’t write this stuff really," as reported by the Independent.
Warrington head coach Sam Burgess added, "I must pay huge congratulations to Wakefield because they physically just won the ruck and that was the difference between the two teams. We were just surviving… It’s not the result we’re after, but I’m proud of the team."
How it came about
Powell, who previously coached Castleford in the 2017 Grand Final, joined Wakefield after a stint at Warrington and embraced the five‑year vision of new owner Matt Ellis. His rebuilding efforts culminated in this championship, ending a 58‑year wait for the club.
Key facts
- Wakefield beat Warrington 23-10 to win the Super League title (independent.co.uk)
- It was Wakefield's first league championship since 1968 (independent.co.uk)
- Coach Daryl Powell described the win as a "fairy‑tale" season (independent.co.uk)
- Warrington suffered their fifth Grand Final loss (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “You can’t write this stuff – Daryl Powell hails Wakefield’s rags-to-riches story”
