Challenge Cup Final: Warrington 35-18 Leeds

Warrington claimed their eighth Challenge Cup with a 35-18 win over Leeds in a repeat of the 2010 final.

The Wolves were priced as favourites after an impressive semi-final win over Huddersfield and they replicated their fine form to take the cup back to the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Joel Monaghan and Trent Waterhouse put Warrington 12-10 up at half-time, with Ian Kirke replying for Leeds.

Chris Riley, Tyrone McCarthy and Ryan Atkins then added further Wire scores.

Two late tries from Kallum Watkins proved academic as Lance Todd Trophy winner Brett Hodgson crossed to seal Warrington's victory.

Wolves full-back Hodgson also kicked five goals to be named as man of the match.

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He said: "It's huge. I have been very fortunate through my career to play with some great players, win an NRL Grand Final and now this."

"It is very humbling to receive such an honour. It is going to be something I look back on with great admiration and I am very excited and honoured to accept it."

Leeds are masters of the Super League, with five Grand Final wins in eight years, but the Challenge Cup continues to elude them as they succumbed to a sixth final defeat since their 1999 win over London Broncos.


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