Wakefield Trinity head coach Daryl Powell described his side's run to the Super League title as 'phenomenal' and 'immense', with players in shock after lifting the trophy just two years on from the second tier.
Key facts
- Wakefield Trinity won the Super League Grand Final.
- Head coach Daryl Powell said members of his squad were in shock after the victory.
- Powell described the title run as 'phenomenal' and 'immense'.
- The club was playing in England's second tier just two years ago.
Wakefield Trinity head coach Daryl Powell has revealed that members of his playing squad were in shock following their Super League Grand Final victory, according to Sky Sports.
The triumph marks a remarkable turnaround for the club, which was playing in England’s second tier just two years ago. Powell described the journey to the title as ‘phenomenal’ and ‘immense’.
Reflecting on the achievement, Powell said his players could scarcely believe what they had accomplished, telling Sky Sports that ‘our boys can’t believe it’.
The victory, secured at the sport’s showpiece occasion, caps a rapid rise back to the top of the English game for Wakefield Trinity.
Why it matters
Wakefield Trinity's Grand Final win represents one of rugby league's most striking recent turnarounds, with the club climbing from the second tier to champions in just two years. For fans and the wider sport, it is a reminder that rapid revivals remain possible at the top level.
Frequently asked questions
What did Daryl Powell say about Wakefield's title run?
Powell described the run to the title as 'phenomenal' and 'immense', and said his players were in shock, telling Sky Sports 'our boys can't believe it'.
How long ago was Wakefield in the second tier?
According to Sky Sports, Wakefield Trinity were playing in England's second tier two years before winning the Super League Grand Final.