Wakefield Trinity fought back to claim a 25-18 win against the Warrington Wolves in the second‑to‑last round of the Super League, a match that unfolded at the DIY Kitchens Stadium in front of a packed crowd. The triumph kept the Trinity side in contention for a coveted third‑place finish, narrowing the gap to just two points behind the Wolves. After the fixture, Warrington sat on 38 league points while Wakefield moved onto 36, holding fourth place. The result also meant that Warrington must secure a victory in their final round clash with Toulouse Olympique if they are to cement the third spot.
Wakefield, on the other hand, will look to maintain momentum and hope that the Wolves slip up in the last round. The first half belonged to Warrington, who built a 14-6 lead thanks to a combination of disciplined kicking and opportunistic attacking play.
Leon Hayes opened the scoring with a penalty, and a few minutes later he added another after a late hit on the ball. Two tries followed – Josh Smith crossed the line and then Matty Ashton added a score in the corner, with Hayes converting the second conversion as the half‑time siren sounded. Wakefield’s reply came just before the break when Tom Johnstone slotted a penalty after a disciplined set, and Max Jowitt successfully added the conversion, trimming the deficit to 14-8. The visitors pressed forward, but a missed conversion from Hayes left the score at 14-6 at the interval.
The second half saw Wakefield turn the tide with a burst of energy. Isaiah Vagana, who had been a constant threat all night, broke through the Wolves’ defence twice in quick succession, scoring two close‑range tries. Each time, Max Jowitt added the extra points, pushing Trinity ahead 18-14. The momentum shift was palpable, and Warrington struggled to regain composure.
Warrington answered with a try from Albert Hopoate, who dived over in the corner. However, Hayes’ conversion attempt went wide, leaving the scores level at 18-18 with roughly fifteen minutes remaining.
The dead‑heat set the stage for a dramatic finish. The drama intensified when Cam Scott powered over from a goal‑line dropout, exploiting a momentary lapse by Warrington’s full‑back Toby King.
Jowitt, who had been flawless all night, converted again, giving Wakefield a six‑point cushion at 24-18 with just under ten minutes to play. The Wolves threw everything at the Trinity defence, but errors and missed opportunities cost them dearly.
Mason Lino, looking to inject some urgency, slotted a well‑timed drop goal that extended Wakefield’s lead to 25-18, effectively sealing the win. The final whistle confirmed Wakefield’s seventh loss of the season for Warrington, while Trinity celebrated a vital three‑point haul.
Beyond the headline result, the fixture illustrated the fine margins that separate the top four teams. Both sides displayed physicality, tactical kicking, and moments of brilliance, but Wakefield’s ability to convert pressure into points made the difference. In other Super League action on Saturday, the York Knights staged a remarkable comeback against the Catalans Dragons at Stade Gilbert Brutus, emerging 28-16 winners.
Catalans had broken a four‑match losing streak with a 34-6 victory at Castleford the previous week and started strongly, with Leo Darrelatour sprinting down the right wing to score in the fourth minute and adding a second try in the 17th after a patient build‑up. York responded through Oliver Field’s power play in the 20th minute and a well‑timed pass from Cody Hunter that saw David Nofoaluma finish. Darrelatour’s third try just before halftime restored Catalans’ lead to 16-12.
The second half swung in York’s favour. A video review ruled out a Julian Bousquet try for the home side, and Liam Harris collected a loose ball, sprinting nearly the full length of the field to score. Hunter’s conversion gave York a 18-16 edge. Scott Galeano added a fourth try after a slick cross‑field pass, extending the lead further.
With seven minutes left, York’s Jesse Dee was sin‑binned for pulling back Aispuro‑Bichet, who was chasing his own kick. Despite the numerical disadvantage, York held firm, and Paul Vaughan capped the performance with a final try, sealing a hard‑earned victory. Looking ahead, Sky Sports will continue to broadcast every Super League match live throughout the season, featuring two exclusive live fixtures each round, while the remaining five games will be shown on Sky Sports+.
The coverage ensures fans can follow the intense battle for playoff positions as the campaign draws to a close.