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Wakefield Trinity win first Super League title since 1968 with Grand Final victory over Warrington

Wakefield Trinity defeat Warrington Wolves 23-10 at Old Trafford to claim their maiden Super League trophy and first major honour in nearly six decades.

3 publishers · 38 articles · first seen 24 Sept 2026 · updated 32d ago

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3 publishers have covered this in 38 articles since 24 Sept 2026. BBC Sport published first, on 24 September at 07:23 UTC; The Guardian Sport followed 37h 40m later. The most recent article, from SkySports, appeared on 6 October at 07:16 UTC.

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How it unfolded

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  1. BBC SportLeeds and Warrington tussle for Grand Final spot
  2. The Guardian SportIrwin holds nerve to sink Leeds and send Warrington to Grand Final
  3. BBC SportWarrington edge past Leeds to reach Grand Final
  4. SkySportsWarrington reach Grand Final after penalty drama and Leeds' last-kick miss
  5. SkySportsGrand Final bound! Warrington come through pulsating contest against Leeds
  6. BBC SportWarrington reach Grand Final with Leeds win
  7. SkySportsWakefield book Grand Final place with huge upset win over Wigan
  8. The Guardian SportWakefield stun treble-hunting Wigan to reach first Super League Grand Final
  9. BBC SportWakefield shock Wigan to reach first Grand Final
  10. BBC SportWakefield stun Wigan to reach first Grand Final
  11. Show 28 later sources
    1. SkySportsWakefield produce one of Super League's biggest shocks to reach Grand Final
    2. BBC Sport'Pipe dream' to reality? Wakefield reach Grand Final
    3. SkySportsWakefield hailed after stunning Wigan: 'No team would have competed with them!'
    4. BBC SportPlay-off exit 'hurts' but Peet proud of Wigan side
    5. SkySportsSuper League Grand Final 2026: Everything you need to know
    6. SkySportsHistory, drama & change - How Warrington and Wakefield helped Grand Final enter a new era
    7. SkySportsWilliams aiming to change course of Warrington's history with Grand Final victory
    8. SkySportsBurgess and Powell know weight of expectation for Warrington and Wakefield in Grand Final
    9. SkySportsCan Wakefield make history? Kammy excited to watch beloved team in Grand Final
    10. The Guardian SportWarrington’s bid to make it fifth time lucky fuelled by 70 years of agony
    11. BBC SportWill 2026 finally be Warrington Wolves' year?
    12. SkySportsGrand Final predictions as Warrington and Wakefield prepare to make history
    13. The Guardian SportWakey-Wakey: Trinity’s rapid rise and Grand Final run shocks fans from long slumber
    14. BBC SportWill Warrington or Wakefield be Super League's sixth winner?
    15. The Guardian SportSuper League Grand Final: Warrington Wolves v Wakefield Trinity – live
    16. SkySports'Massive try!' - Brilliant Wakefield double their lead in Grand Final
    17. SkySports'A try to savour!' - Wakefield extend their lead with a fabulous score!
    18. BBC SportWakefield beat Warrington to win Super League
    19. The Guardian SportWakefield dominate Warrington in Grand Final to claim fairytale Super League title
    20. SkySportsWakefield claim historic win over Warrington to become Super League champions
    21. SkySportsWakefield win their first-ever Grand Final in commanding victory over Warrington
    22. BBC SportWakefield beat Warrington to become champions for first time since 1968
    23. BBC SportRugby League: Super League
    24. SkySports'Our boys can't believe it' - Powell on Wakefield's 'phenomenal, immense' title run
    25. SkySportsWakefield's Walmsley lives out Grand Final dream but uncertainty lies ahead
    26. The Guardian SportWakefield’s wondrous Super League fairytale a victory for loyalty and logic | Aaron Bower
    27. SkySportsWakefield's 'red, white and blue army' roars them onto Grand Final history
    28. SkySportsBTS of Wakefield's Grand Final celebrations! - The Bench with Jenna & Jon

Sources

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  1. Wakefield’s wondrous Super League fairytale a victory for loyalty and logic | Aaron Bower The Guardian Sport ·
  2. Wakefield dominate Warrington in Grand Final to claim fairytale Super League title The Guardian Sport ·
  3. Super League Grand Final: Warrington Wolves v Wakefield Trinity – live The Guardian Sport ·
  4. Wakey-Wakey: Trinity’s rapid rise and Grand Final run shocks fans from long slumber The Guardian Sport ·
  5. Warrington’s bid to make it fifth time lucky fuelled by 70 years of agony The Guardian Sport ·
  6. Wakefield stun treble-hunting Wigan to reach first Super League Grand Final The Guardian Sport ·
Show 32 more sources
  1. Irwin holds nerve to sink Leeds and send Warrington to Grand Final The Guardian Sport ·
  2. BTS of Wakefield's Grand Final celebrations! - The Bench with Jenna & Jon SkySports
  3. Wakefield's 'red, white and blue army' roars them onto Grand Final history SkySports
  4. Wakefield's Walmsley lives out Grand Final dream but uncertainty lies ahead SkySports
  5. 'Our boys can't believe it' - Powell on Wakefield's 'phenomenal, immense' title run SkySports
  6. Rugby League: Super League BBC Sport
  7. Wakefield beat Warrington to become champions for first time since 1968 BBC Sport
  8. Wakefield claim historic win over Warrington to become Super League champions SkySports
  9. Wakefield win their first-ever Grand Final in commanding victory over Warrington SkySports
  10. Wakefield beat Warrington to win Super League BBC Sport
  11. 'A try to savour!' - Wakefield extend their lead with a fabulous score! SkySports
  12. 'Massive try!' - Brilliant Wakefield double their lead in Grand Final SkySports
  13. Will Warrington or Wakefield be Super League's sixth winner? BBC Sport
  14. Grand Final predictions as Warrington and Wakefield prepare to make history SkySports
  15. Will 2026 finally be Warrington Wolves' year? BBC Sport
  16. Can Wakefield make history? Kammy excited to watch beloved team in Grand Final SkySports
  17. Burgess and Powell know weight of expectation for Warrington and Wakefield in Grand Final SkySports
  18. Williams aiming to change course of Warrington's history with Grand Final victory SkySports
  19. History, drama & change - How Warrington and Wakefield helped Grand Final enter a new era SkySports
  20. Super League Grand Final 2026: Everything you need to know SkySports
  21. Play-off exit 'hurts' but Peet proud of Wigan side BBC Sport
  22. Wakefield hailed after stunning Wigan: 'No team would have competed with them!' SkySports
  23. 'Pipe dream' to reality? Wakefield reach Grand Final BBC Sport
  24. Wakefield produce one of Super League's biggest shocks to reach Grand Final SkySports
  25. Wakefield stun Wigan to reach first Grand Final BBC Sport
  26. Wakefield shock Wigan to reach first Grand Final BBC Sport
  27. Wakefield book Grand Final place with huge upset win over Wigan SkySports
  28. Warrington reach Grand Final with Leeds win BBC Sport
  29. Grand Final bound! Warrington come through pulsating contest against Leeds SkySports
  30. Warrington reach Grand Final after penalty drama and Leeds' last-kick miss SkySports
  31. Warrington edge past Leeds to reach Grand Final BBC Sport
  32. Leeds and Warrington tussle for Grand Final spot BBC Sport

In this story

  • Wakefield Trinity
  • Warrington Wolves
  • Daryl Powell
  • Lachlan Walmsley
  • Matt Ellis
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