Wakefield Trinity captured the Betfred Super League title for the first time in the club’s history, defeating Warrington Wolves 23-10 in the Grand Final at Old Trafford. It was Trinity’s first appearance in the showpiece match — and their first league championship in 58 years.
Three tries, one half, no reply
The contest was effectively decided before the interval. Cameron Scott opened the scoring in the 12th minute after a sublime no-look, one-handed flick pass from Lachlan Walmsley sent him clear. Max Jowitt converted, and Wakefield never looked back.
Isaiah Vagana walked in a second try in the 25th minute, climbing highest after a Jake Trueman pressure kick found Tom Johnstone on the shoulder. Just over ten minutes later, Jazz Tevaga threw a dummy and powered over from close range. A Jack Sinfield drop goal on the stroke of half-time stretched the lead to 19-0.
Warrington stir, Wakefield seal it
Warrington found a foothold early in the second period when Corey Hall was sin-binned for a high shot on Arron Lindop. Lindop crossed twice — one try converted — to cut the deficit to 23-10, but a Matty Ashton effort was ruled out for a forward pass. The Wolves could draw no closer.
With twenty minutes remaining, Caleb Hamlin-Uele made huge metres before the ball was worked to Johnstone, whose step produced a sensational finish. From 40/1 outsiders before a ball was kicked, Trinity had become the sixth different club to win Super League.
A story of drought and deliverance
Relegated in 2023, promoted back in 2025, and now champions under head coach Daryl Powell — the arc bends sharply upward. “My dream the last 10 years was to win a Grand Final with Wakefield,” he told reporters afterwards.
Fifty-eight years after their last league crown, Trinity stood on the Old Trafford turf as winners on their first attempt.
