Warrington Wolves’ Challenge Cup final ratings as one man scores 9/10 in heartbreaking defeat

Warrington Wolves suffered Wembley disappointment for the second successive year this afternoon, despite being the better side for most of a thrilling Challenge Cup final.

Sam Burgess’ side were four points up until two minutes from time when the Robins scored their only try to snatch it with an 8-6 win.

It was tough on the underdogs who gave their all and had the game’s outstanding player in Marc Sneyd who lifted the Lance Todd Trophy for a record-equalling third time.

Here’s how the Warrington players rated.

Warrington Wolves’ player ratings after Challenge Cup Final loss

Matt Dufty

His dropped ball led to Hull KR’s opening points, but he had a couple of good runs and made a try-saving tackle – 8

Josh Thewlis

Took his try well in tough conditions – 7

Toby King

Had a steady game, but the late penalty he conceded proved very costly – 7

Rodrick Tai

Passed into touch early on and was penalised for a ball steal when his side had an early touchdown ruled out, but had a very good second half – 7

Arron Lindop

Couldn’t keep a Mikey Lewis drop out in play, his failure to deal with Tyrone May’s kick at the death was the decisive error – 3

George Williams

Snuffed out a dangerous Hull KR attack shortly before Thewlis’ try and linked nicely in attack – 8

Marc Sneyd

Some outstanding moments including finding touch with a drop out and the kick for Thewlis’ try, couldn’t have done much more – 9

Luke Yates

Worked really hard in two stints – 7

Sam Powell

Dug deep in his first stint and was strong when he returned – 8

Paul Vaughan

Ran hard up the middle and gave his all – 7

Adam Holroyd

Had an early touchdown disallowed, put on a big hit to force the ball loose from Sauaso Sue – 7

Lachlan Fitzgibbon

Some big moments in defence – 7

Ben Currie

Had a good game, but cost his side two points – which was the difference – with a high shot on Mikey Lewis – 7

Subs

James Harrison

Put himself about and was involved in forcing a couple of Hull KR errors  – 7

Joe Philbin

Fairly short stint, but made a big impact when he first came on – 6

Jordan Crowther

Did a decent job covering for Sam Powell – 6

Stefan Ratchford

Came on late in the game, one terrific take from a threatening kick – 5

FT with @ResultingIT

Late heartbreak at Wembley. pic.twitter.com/ZB6JXIctWh

— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) June 7, 2025