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 repeat last League double over Warrington as the two 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 versus Wolves last season.


But Powell believes Sam Burgess's side have made strides considering that those results and expects an extreme test when the two 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 focus on us and don't stress about what occurred in 2015.


"We have actually put it behind us since this year is completely different. I thought Warrington played truly well in round one, they were actually strong and truly 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 think they look like they have actually improved considerably from last year.


"They have signed a number of pack players in Liam Byrne and Toafofoa Sipley who appear like they have made a distinction in the middle of the field."


Warrington had a bye week last week as their arranged opponents Hull KR handled Brisbane Broncos worldwide 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.