Warrington will bid to end a dismal run in finals since 2012. Saints are looking to step up in what could be a famous seasonThere is a certain sense of irony that in what has been the most unpredictable Super League season in living memory, the lineup for this year’s Challenge Cup final has an air of inevitability to it. St Helens and Warrington have led the way for most of 2019, so to some, it will be no surprise to see them competing for the year’s first piece of silverware next month at Wembley.However, with just three trophies between them in the past decade, the first-ever meeting in a major final between two towns separated by just nine miles...
Can Castleford challenge again? How will Leeds fare without McGuire and Burrow? And can Widnes survive? Our guide to what to expectLast season 1st (lost Grand Final) Coach Daryl Powell Captain Michael Shenton Related: Super League 2018 kicks off with some clubs unsure what they’re playing for Related: Mikolaj Oledzki: 'A rugby league player from Poland? This isn't really heard of' Related: Wigan coach Shaun Wane is feeling upbeat before a make or break season Continue reading...
Half-back has been part of Wolves’ three-game unbeaten run and says recent upturn in form must continue against HuddersfieldIt has been quite the few months for Declan Patton. At the age of 21, the Warrington half-back has already fulfilled a number of childhood dreams, helping his hometown club win the League Leader’s Shield as well as appearing – and scoring – in a Super League Grand Final last October.Yet, and perhaps in line with Warrington’s season itself, Patton’s 2017 has been something of a reality check. The mysterious departure of Chris Sandow at the end of last season looked to be Patton’s golden opportunity to earn a regular spot in the team but the signing of Kevin Brown as the...
How will new boys Leigh fare? Can Warrington shake off the double disappointment of last year? Are Wigan contenders once more?Last year produced arguably the most unpredictable Super League season in history as Leeds went straight from winning the treble to a relegation scrap before Wigan defeated Warrington to lift the Grand Final trophy at Old Trafford. But how will all 12 teams - including newly promoted Leigh - fare in 2017? Related: From rock bottom to back in the big time: how Leigh came back from the dead Related: Danny McGuire and Leeds Rhinos ready to right last season’s wrongs Related: Sylvain Houles interview: on coaching Toulouse Olympique and farming sheep Continue reading...