Warrington and Wakefield Chase Elusive Super League Title

Super League rivals Warrington Wolves and Wakefield Trinity are set to contest the Grand Final, with both clubs aiming to break lengthy title droughts and etch their names into the sport's history as the sixth winner of the coveted trophy.

For Warrington, it has been 71 years since their last league title, and this marks their first appearance at Old Trafford in eight years. The club has reached five Grand Finals in the Super League era but has yet to secure a victory. Ben Currie, who has been part of the team during four previous final appearances, acknowledged the persistent taunts from opposing fans regarding the drought.

"It's hard not to know about it when you've got the opposite fans singing about it every week," Currie told BBC Radio Merseyside. "Obviously it's tongue in cheek and it's fun for the fans to do that. We'd love to give our fans the opportunity to sing back to them."

Warrington's squad sees one change, with Jordy Crowther entering the lineup and Max Wood dropping out. An emerging talent for the Wolves is 18-year-old Ewan Irwin, who has made 21 appearances since his 2025 debut, scoring six tries and kicking 82 goals. Matty Ashton praised Irwin's work ethic and willingness to learn, suggesting the young player has a significant future.

Wakefield Trinity also faces a long wait for a Super League title, with their last championship coming 58 years ago. This final is their first showpiece event for many of their players. Tom Johnstone, who rejoined Wakefield in 2025 after a spell with Catalans, reached the Grand Final in his first season with the French club, only to be defeated by Wigan.

Johnstone expressed his deep connection to Wakefield, calling this final "special" and "the big one." He admitted that winning would likely be the best night of his life, second only to his wedding.

The final also represents a potential farewell for Wakefield stalwart Jay Pitts. The 36-year-old back-rower, a product of Wakefield's youth system, is set to retire after the match, concluding a career that includes nearly 200 appearances for the club. Pitts has battled back from a bicep injury to be part of the squad, with coach Powell highlighting his leadership and determination as integral to the team's spirit.

"After the Wigan game I just went into the changing rooms and said to him 'you know you get to play your final game at Old Trafford'. It's what dreams are made of," Powell said. "While there's a few players leaving us for different reasons, for Pittsy retiring after his final game in rugby league - what better way for us all to do something special for him as a person?"

Wakefield's provisional squad is unchanged from their semi-final victory. Josh Rourke is included as he continues his return from a knee injury sustained in August.

Only five clubs have previously won the Super League Grand Final. Warrington and Wakefield now have the opportunity to become the sixth, ending a significant period without major silverware for both clubs.