Warrington Wolves Fall Short in Challenge Cup Final Against Wigan Warriors
On May 28th, the Warrington Wolves suffered an 18-8 defeat against the Wigan Warriors in the Challenge Cup Final, a tough loss for the Wolves. Despite a strong start, Warrington was ultimately outclassed by Wigan’s experience and expertise on the big stage.
For Warrington boss Sam Burgess, the result served as a reminder of the standard his team needs to reach if they are to claim trophies. “They are the world champions and a great side,” Burgess acknowledged. “They’ve been together a while, they defend for each other so they’re a very good side and they’re very hard to beat. Everyone understands that. They’re a champions side and you got to give them credit, they were brilliant today.”
Despite entering the match as underdogs, the defeat was still a disappointment for the Warrington faithful. However, Burgess chose to focus on the positives, highlighting the growth and experience gained by his young squad. “I mean, I’m disappointed for the players. They put a lot of effort in getting here, so we just didn’t get our game on tonight. By the time we got into it, it was a bit too late,” he explained.
“It’s not a setback whatsoever, it’s a step forward for us, you know. I had 12 players today that never played in the final so next time we get there, I’ve got 12 players that have already played and some experience and felt that emotion and the pressure. So we’re only going to be better for it. I mean today was a win-win for us. We’ve got a young team we’re on our own journey.”
Burgess emphasized that this is merely a step forward in Warrington’s journey, not a setback.
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