Wakefield Trinity ended a 58-year wait to be champions, securing a deserved Grand Final success over Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford. This victory marks the culmination of one of the most remarkable sporting stories, transforming an unfashionable, second-tier side into the champions of England.
Owner Matt Ellis had promised a change when he took over in 2023, inheriting a club that had just been relegated. His investment and vision have now led Wakefield to their first major trophy since 1968, fulfilling a five-year pledge.