Warrington’s Second-Half Surge Secures Victory Over St Helens in Challenge Cup Quarter-Final

Warrington Wolves secured a thrilling 26-8 victory over St Helens in the Challenge Cup quarter-final, thanks to an outstanding second-half performance that saw them score four tries to seal their spot in the semi-finals.

The first half was a closely contested affair, with Warrington taking a narrow lead into the break thanks to a drop-goal from Williams. Saints managed to stay in the game with a try from Konrad Hurrell and a penalty from Jon Bennison.

However, it was Warrington’s explosive start to the second half that ultimately decided the outcome of the match. Two quick-fire tries from Ashton and Wrench put the visitors in control, before Harrison and Williams added further tries to secure the win.

Warrington head coach Sam Burgess praised his team’s performance, highlighting Ashton’s stunning try and the overall team effort. Despite the victory, Burgess emphasized the need for improvement and not getting carried away with the result.

On the other hand, St Helens coach Paul Wellens expressed his disappointment with his team’s performance, calling for soul-searching and potential changes ahead of their next match against Hull FC.

The victory sees Warrington advance to the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup, with their sights set on a return to Wembley for the first time since their 2019 triumph. With a strong team performance and standout individual efforts, Warrington will be a team to watch in the upcoming stages of the competition.