Wakefield beat Warrington to become champions for first time since 1968

Wakefield Trinity secured their first-ever Super League title with a convincing victory over Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford. This marked only the sixth time in history for a club to win the Super League title, making it a remarkable achievement. Just two years ago, the team was in the Championship and had never played in a Grand Final. Their rise to the top was swift and impressive, with two strong performances in the semi-final against Wigan Warriors and the final itself.

Daryl Powell's team dominated the first half, scoring 19 unanswered points and stretching their lead to 52 points by the end. They showed remarkable momentum and control throughout the game, as evidenced by their ability to capitalize on crucial moments, such as when Corey Hall was sin-binned early in the second half, giving Warrington a numerical advantage that ultimately proved insufficient.

Despite Warrington's late efforts, including a try from Arron Lindop and another from Tom Johnstone, the outcome was already set. Jack Sinfield added a conversion to secure the final score of 40-16 in favor of Wakefield Trinity. The victory brought an end to Warrington's consistent near-misses in previous years and highlighted Wakefield's exceptional form during the 2026 season.