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Burgess and Powell know weight of expectation for Warrington and Wakefield in Grand Final

Hull KR made history in 2025 when they became the fifth team ever to win Super League, but 2026 is entirely different.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 4:00 PM
Burgess and Powell know weight of expectation for Warrington and Wakefield in Grand Final
Key Things to Know
  • Sam Burgess and Daryl Powell will each contest the Super League Grand Final aiming for their club's first title.
  • Warrington Wolves face Wakefield Trinity at Old Trafford on Saturday, October 3.
  • A Warrington victory would end a 71-year championship drought for the club.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Warrington Wolves head coach Sam Burgess and Wakefield Trinity head coach Daryl Powell are preparing their squads for the Super League Grand Final on Saturday, October 3. Neither club has previously won the Super League title, guaranteeing a first-time champion at Old Trafford.

Burgess aims to end Warrington's 71-year title drought, comparing the experience to his 2014 NRL premiership win with the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Powell seeks to complete Wakefield's rapid rise from the Championship, which included a 33-6 semi-final victory over Wigan Warriors.

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