Powell Wary Of Improving Warrington - Watch On BBC

ByGideon Brooks
BBC Sport England


27 February 2026


Daryl Powell states Wakefield Trinity have their work cut out to duplicate last League double over Warrington as the two face each other for the first time this project on Saturday.


The 60-year-old, who coached Warrington in between 2022-23, led his Trinity side to 30-16 away and 40-10 home wins versus Wolves last season.


But Powell believes Sam Burgess's side have made strides given that those outcomes and anticipates a severe test when the two fulfill in front of the BBC cams at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.


"Everybody asks me this around Warrington," Powell told BBC Radio Leeds. "I simply concentrate on us and do not stress over what took place last year.


"We have put it behind us because this year is absolutely various. I believed Warrington played truly well in round one, they were actually strong and truly moved the ball well."


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He included:" [Full-back] Cai Taylor-Wray existed when I existed but he has come through and made a pretty distinct impression in round one.


"He is a hazard, however I just think they appear like they have enhanced significantly from in 2015.


"They have signed a couple of pack players in Liam Byrne and Toafofoa Sipley who look like they have actually made a difference in the middle of the field."


Warrington had a bye week recently as their set up challengers Hull KR took on Brisbane Broncos on the planet Club Challenge but went out 24-14 winners over St Helens in week one.


Trinity lost to Toulouse in round one however recuperated with a narrow 18-16 win at Huddersfield Giants last weekend.