Wakefield beat Warrington to win Super League
Wakefield Trinity secured their first Super League title by defeating Warrington Wolves in the Grand Final at Old Trafford. This victory marks a historic turnaround for the club, which was playing in the second-tier Championship just two years ago.
Why it matters
It represents one of the most significant underdog stories in professional rugby league history, highlighting the impact of the sport's current grading and promotion systems.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Wakefield's fourth place finish was their highest regular season effort in the Super League era
Tries: Scott, Vagana, Tevaga, Johnstone Goals: Jowitt 3 Drop goal: Sinfield
Wakefield Trinity became only the sixth, and most unlikely, club to win the Super League title after a deserved win over Warrington Wolves.
Only two years after being in the Championship and in their first ever Grand Final, Wakefield took to the Old Trafford stage as if they were to the manor born.
Daryl Powell's side did the bulk of the damage in a devastating first half as they raced into a 19-0 lead on their way to becoming champions of England for the first time since 1968, long before the Super League era.
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