Warrington Wolves player ratings as highest gets 7 after Super League Grand Final loss

The Warrington Wolves ratings from the 2026 Super League Grand Final are in…

Wire succumbed to a 23-10 defeat at the hands of Wakefield Trinity, who made history after becoming the sixth team in 30 years to put their name on the Grand Final trophy.

A poor first half ultimately decided the game, with Warrington 19-0 down as they headed into the sheds. The second half was an improvement, but they were outclassed by a Trinity side who simply did the basics incredibly well.

Our verdict on the Wolves’ individuals are in, with no member of the 17 scoring higher than a 7, showing how off the ball they were.

Warrington Wolves player ratings after Grand Final triumph over/defeat to Wakefield Trinity

Josh Thewlis – 5/10

Looked a threat in the second half, and showed that with the assist to Arron Lindop’s second try. Looked to pick up a foot injury in the second half.

Albert Hopoate – 4/10

Harsh, perhaps, especially after a try-saving tackle in the first half on Tom Johnstone, but after being out-jumped by his opposite number for Isaiah Vagana’s try, the former Canberra man wasn’t up to the required level of a Grand Final.

Arron Lindop – 7/10

The youngster didn’t stop trying, and after getting Corey Hall sin-binned for a high tackle, he scored twice and was Wire’s best this evening.

Toby King 5/10

Unfortunate that this is how his Wire career has ended, but like many of his teammates had an off night at the most crucial time of the season.

Matty Ashton 6/10:

Not a lot he could have done in stopping Cam Scott’s try, and carried hard out of back-field. However, if Brian McDermott is picking his England left winger on this game, Johnstone gets the nod.

George Williams 5/10:

Improved in the second half after a poor opening 40. Was desperate to win a trophy with Wire, but came up short in his final game.

Ewan Irwin 6/10:

Very quiet first half, but the same can be said for every Wire player. His double pump to Josh Thewlis set up Arron Lindop’s try, helping Warrington get back into the contest. Got caught out for a couple of Wakefield tries.

James Harrison 5/10:

Played the first 25 and final 25 minutes, but couldn’t match Wakefield’s dominant pack.

Danny Walker 6/10:

Earns his side a repeat set after Caleb Hamlin-Uele caught him high. That extra possession saw Lindop in for his second. Was a threat with his dummy half runs.

Liam Byrne 5/10:

Like Harrison, was ineffective across his two stints.

James Bentley 6/10:

His first stint saw him pressure Jack Sinfield and make the evening uncomfortable. When he left the field, the Wakefield half-back opened up. Returned for the final 18 after Sam Stone’s injury.

Sam Stone 5/10:

Unfortunate that his night ended early through injury, but wasn’t making too much difference anyway.

Ben Currie 5/10:

Didn’t show the form that earned him a Dream Team selection. Poor defence for Jazz Tevaga’s first-half try.

Sam Powell 5/10:

Came on in the final 20 minutes when Wire were already chasing the game. Couldn’t turn their fortunes.

Luke Yates 5/10:

Left the field for a HIA in the second half but passed. His bench impact wasn’t the same level of Caleb Hamlin-Uele and Caius Faatili.

Joe Philbin 5/10:

Similar to Yates, barring the HIA.

Kelepi Tanginoa 6/10:

Tried to create things – his cut-out pass to Ashton sent the winger over, however it was ruled forward.