'An unbelievable story' - inside unfancied Wakefield's rapid ascent
Wakefield Trinity secured their first Super League title since 1968 by defeating Warrington Wolves 23-10 in the 2026 Grand Final. The victory marks a historic turnaround for the club, which had not won a major trophy in decades.
Why it matters
This win represents a significant cultural and sporting milestone for a historic club, revitalizing its legacy in professional rugby league.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Wakefield Trinity became the sixth club to win the Super League trophy when they beat Warrington in the 2026 Grand Final
There is a moment in the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz' where Dorothy swaps her monochrome world for glorious, eye-opening technicolour the minute she touches down in the Land of Oz.
The same could be said for the moment that Wakefield Trinity got their hands on the Super League trophy when they beat Warrington Wolves 23-10 in Saturday's Grand Final.
Metaphorically of course, but the achievements of that great club had before only been seen in those black and white hues and so were ripe for a dash of colour.
Derek 'Rocky' Turner, Neil Fox MBE, Don Fox, Harold Poynton, Ken Rollin... all legends of the 1960s and an era when all the silverware found its way to WF1.
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