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Rugby fans descend on Wakefield for celebratory bus parade

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People with flags and banners line behind metal fences waiting for a bus parade. They have purple flags and are wearing red, blue and white shirts

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Wakefield Trinity fans celebrate Super League victory with open-top bus parade

Overview

Thousands of rugby league fans lined the streets of Wakefield to celebrate Wakefield Trinity's Super League championship win following their 23-10 victory against Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford. The triumph marks the club's first title win since 1968. Players and staff travelled on open-top buses from Belle Vue to Wakefield Town Hall for a civic reception, followed by a free ticketed fan celebration at WX on Union Street.

Key points

  • Wakefield Trinity won the Super League Grand Final by defeating Warrington Wolves 23-10 at Old Trafford.
  • This victory represents the club's first title win since 1968, before the establishment of the Super League.
  • Players and staff travelled on two open-top buses from Belle Vue to Wakefield Town Hall for a civic reception.
  • Fullback Max Jowitt described the experience and the fans' support as unbelievable.
  • A free ticketed fan celebration featuring player appearances, speeches, and match highlights was held at WX on Union Street following the reception.
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