Powell Wary Of Improving Warrington - Watch On BBC

ByGideon Brooks
BBC Sport England


27 February 2026


Daryl Powell says Wakefield Trinity have their work eliminated to repeat last season's Super League double over Warrington as the 2 face each other for the very first time this campaign on Saturday.


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


But Powell thinks Sam Burgess's side have made strides given that those outcomes and a serious test when the 2 meet in front of the BBC video cameras at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.


"Everybody asks me this around Warrington," Powell informed BBC Radio Leeds. "I simply concentrate on us and don't worry about what took place last year.


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


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


"He is a hazard, however I just think they look like they have actually improved substantially from last year.


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


Warrington had a bye week last week as their set up opponents Hull KR handled Brisbane Broncos worldwide Club Challenge however ran out 24-14 winners over St Helens in week one.


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