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Wakefield Trinity v Warrington Wolves Grand Final at Old Trafford Sold Out as Super League Crowds Pass 2m
Tom Johnstone scored and won man of the match as Wakefield raced to a 19-0 halftime lead and ended a 58-year title wait.
- Wakefield Trinity secured their first Super League title on Saturday, defeating Warrington Wolves 23-10 at a sold-out Old Trafford. The victory ends a 58-year wait for a top-flight championship.
- Coach Daryl Powell and owner Matt Ellis orchestrated this transformation in just three years, guiding the club from relegation to the second-tier Betfred Championship to Super League champions. Their investment and ambition rebuilt the ailing organization.
- Captain Mike McMeeken and man of the match Tom Johnstone led a dominant first-half display, establishing a 19-0 lead. Tries from Cameron Scott, Isaiah Vagana, and Jazz Tevaga, plus Jack Sinfield's drop goal, secured the win.
- RL Commercial confirmed Saturday's sold-out crowd pushed total Betfred Super League attendances past 2 million for the first time in 2026. More than 30,000 Trinity supporters packed the stadium.
- Players will attend a Civic Reception at Wakefield Town Hall on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the historic victory. The club prepares to integrate global star Roger Tuivasa-Scheck into the squad next year.
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