Powell Wary Of Improving Warrington - Watch On BBC

ByGideon Brooks
BBC Sport England


27 February 2026


Daryl Powell says Wakefield Trinity have their work cut out to duplicate 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 in between 2022-23, led his Trinity side to 30-16 away and 40-10 home wins against Wolves last season.


But Powell believes Sam Burgess's side have actually made because those results and expects a serious test when the 2 fulfill in front of the BBC electronic 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 fret about what took place last year.


"We have actually put it behind us due to the fact that this year is completely various. I thought Warrington played truly well in round one, they were really strong and actually moved the ball well."


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


"He is a threat, however I just believe they look like they have 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 distinction in the middle of the field."


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


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