{
  "id": 8315627,
  "title": "Wakefield make history with win over Leigh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/wakefield-make-history-with-win-over-leigh-8315627",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T21:50:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wakefield-history-win-over-leigh-210911082.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wakefield (12) triumphed 26-16 over Leigh (6) in a crucial Betfred Super League play-off eliminator, advancing to their first Super League semi-final. Daryl Powell's side secured the victory with tries from Tyson Smoothy, Tom Johnstone, Isaiah Vagana, and Caius Faatili, overcoming a brief setback when Leigh's David Armstrong scored just before halftime. Despite Leigh's efforts, with Armstrong and Lachlan Lam crossing the try line, Wakefield maintained control, bolstered by Max Jowitt's early penalty and a video review that overturned referee Chris Kendall's initial decision. The match saw Leigh's Emre Guler sent off for a punch, yet Trinity persevered to secure a dominant win. Head coach Powell praised his team's resilience, acknowledging the team's calmness at half-time and their clinical execution, despite a missed opportunity to seal the win.",
  "summary": "Wakefield Trinity reach the Super League semi-finals for the first time in their history with a dominant win over Leigh Leopards.",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Wakefield make history with win over Leigh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/wakefield-make-history-with-win-over-leigh",
        "published": "2026-09-18T21:09:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}