Warrington Wolves aim for Grand Final after 71-year championship drought
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Warrington Wolves are set to compete in the Grand Final on Saturday, trying to end a 71-year wait for a league title. Under head coach Sam Burgess, the Wolves finished third in the 2026 season after a strong campaign, and will face Wakefield in this pivotal match. Previously, Warrington has reached the Grand Final four times, falling short each time. After a disappointing 2025 season, the team demonstrated resilience and improvement this year, defeating reigning champions Hull KR and Leeds in the playoffs. Burgess expressed a desire to see the culmination of their hard work in the upcoming match.
- •Warrington reached the Grand Final for the fifth time in club history.
- •Sam Burgess aims for his first major trophy as a coach.
- •The team finished third in the Super League regular season.
- •Warrington defeated Hull KR and Leeds in the playoffs.
- •Previous Grand Final appearances were in 2012, 2013, 2016, and 2018.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Will 2026 finally be Warrington Wolves' year?
"Can Super League's perennial nearly side Warrington Wolves get over the line and win a first Grand Final this Saturday?
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