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Warrington reach Grand Final after penalty drama and Leeds’ last-kick miss

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Warrington Wolves through to Super League Grand Final after controversial penalty with 14-12 win over Leeds Rhinos | Rugby League News | Sky Sports
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Warrington Wolves are into the Grand Final for the first time since 2018; The two points came from a penalty for an escort on George Williams; The play-offs are under way, live on Sky Sports, and continue through until the Grand Final from Old Trafford on October 3

Friday 25 September 2026 22:01, UK

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George Williams’ pinpoint kick finds Matty Ashton, who brilliantly keeps the move alive before teeing up Toby King to send James Bentley over to give Warrington the lead.

Warrington Wolves made it through to the Super League Grand Final with a 14-12 victory over Leeds Rhinos, a controversial penalty proving the difference at Headingley Stadium.

It marks Warrington’s first Grand Final since 2018 and they have never been victors in the big dance before. Leeds, meanwhile, are left waiting once again, with their last Grand Final victory coming all the way back in 2017.

The flashpoint of the match came in the 68th minute when James McDonnell was pinged for an escort on George Williams. It appeared as though Williams had potentially run into the Leeds man’s line, but despite the Rhinos using their Captain’s Challenge the decision was upheld and Ewan Irwin sent over the conversion to win the game.

Remarkably, with no time remaining on the clock, Jake Connor attempted to send over a penalty for Leeds from 62 metres out to level the game but could not get enough power on it.

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The game was level at 12-12 at the break in what was an enthralling contest. Leeds Rhinos had got onto the scoreboard through converted tries from Ryan Hall and Jake Connor, while Warrington had gone over through James Bentley and Luke Yates.

Warrington will find out their opponent for the Grand Final on Saturday when Wigan Warriors host Wakefield Trinity, live on Sky Sports, with kick-off at 5.30pm.

The Super League Grand Final then takes place on Saturday October 3, with kick-off at 6pm, live on Sky Sports.

More to follow…

Eliminators

Friday September 18: Wakefield Trinity 26-16 Leigh Leopards

Saturday September 19: Warrington Wolves 35-12 Hull KR

Semi-finals

Semi-Final 1 – Friday September 25: Leeds Rhinos 12-14 Warrington Wolves

Semi-Final 2 – Saturday September 26: Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity, 5.30pm KO on Sky Sports

The Super League play-offs are under way, live on Sky Sports, and continue all the way through until the Grand Final from Old Trafford on October 3.

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