Wakefield’s wondrous Super League fairytale a victory for loyalty and logic | Aaron Bower

Wakefield Trinity captured their first Super League title since 1968 after defeating Warrington 23-10 at Old Trafford on Saturday. The achievement marks a dramatic turnaround for the club, which was relegated to the Championship just two years earlier. Thousands of supporters later lined the city streets on Sunday to celebrate the victory, which also sets up a potential World Club Challenge fixture against NRL champions Sydney Roosters.

Aaron Bower argues that Trinity's success serves as a model of loyalty and logical recruitment for the sport. Owner Matt Ellis invested an estimated £10m to rebuild the squad and renovate Belle Vue. Seven players who featured in the final were retained from the Championship squad, alongside smart additions like Caleb Hamlin-Uele and Caius Faatili.