Warrington 42 – 10 Leeds

Tries from Matt Dufty, Josh Thewlis, Daryl Clark, Danny Walker, Sam Kasiano, James Harrison and Greg Minikin secured victory for the hosts over final yr’s Grand Last runners-up at Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Warrington Wolves, seven tries, kicked off the 2023 Betfred Tremendous League season in type with a 42-10 win over Leeds Rhinos.

Matt Dufty set the tone for the hosts with the primary strive of the brand new season after simply 4 minutes, and additional scoring from Josh Thewlis, Daryl Clark, Danny Walker and debutant Sam Kasiano helped them take a 30-minute lead. 0 at halftime.

Early tries from Derrell Olpherts and Justin Sangare put the Rhinos on the board after the break, however there was no turning again as James Harrison’s first strive in a Warrington shirt and Greg Minikin’s end ensured a cushty victory for Daryl Powell’s staff. Stefan Ratchford additionally netted six conversions and a penalty in his three hundredth look for Warrington.

Having completed eleventh in 2022 after being anticipated to problem for the title, it was simply the beginning of the marketing campaign Wolves would have needed, whereas leaving final yr’s Grand Last runners-up with lots to ponder after an impressive efficiency.

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Warrington have been completely dominant early on, with Peter Mata’utia almost slapping a grubber with simply three minutes on the clock earlier than a superb switched go from George Williams led Dufty by means of for the opener.

Persisting in their very own 20, Leeds appeared hopelessly out of rhythm and an ungainly jab from their major perpetrator Richie Myler invited the scrum from which Clark fought his manner for the house facet’s second.

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Josh Thewlis exhibits off his athletic expertise to increase Warrington Wolves lead in opposition to Leeds Rhinos

Clark turned supplier within the twenty third minute, throwing a protracted go to the fitting the place Mata’utia fed Thewlis to acrobatically soar into the nook.

It was all too simple for the hosts as Walker prolonged the result in 24 factors as he rushed his personal grubber kick to land after Myler slipped as he tried to gather.

Kasiano made an immediate impression from the bench, rising to gather a relentlessly correct kick from Williams and collapsing, leaving Ratchford to knock down his fourth of 5 conversion makes an attempt and take the half-time rating to 30.

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Current Warrington Wolves signing Sam Kasiano relishes chants in assist of his facet enjoying Leeds Rhinos

Sluggish and battered within the opening interval, Leeds began brighter after the break and eventually obtained their first factors on the board as Olpherts moved into the nook, with Rhyse Martin duly transformed.

Regular serve quickly resumed with the excellent Harrison crashing then Minikin additionally touchdown on the finish of a set which started when Leeds, once more their worst enemies, gave up possession of a sport of messy ball in their very own 20.

Ratchford’s continued accuracy with the boot put Warrington to a 42-6 benefit, and regardless of a comfort strive for Sangare, a spill from a couple of clearly pissed off Myler ended an evening the Rhinos will need to overlook.

what they mentioned

Daryl Powell, Warrington Wolves head coach

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Warrington Wolves supervisor Daryl Powell praises his facet for placing in an impressive efficiency in opposition to Leeds Rhinos

“The primary half was as dominant a efficiency as you will notice. Within the second half we slacked off a bit and needed to transfer just a few gamers out of place, however that was effective.

“We have now to benefit from it. There was a little bit of strain on that tonight and I believe we did effectively.”

Rohan Smith, Leeds Rhinos head coach

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Leeds Rhinos supervisor Rohan Smith has expressed his disappointment after struggling defeat to Warrington Wolves within the Tremendous League opener.

“We missed the soar early and Warrington was superb. We could not discover a technique to maintain the rating affordable and create some strain that manner.

“I appreciated what occurred for an excellent a part of that second half after we performed effectively collectively and fell again a bit, however the rating was too far.”

Participant of the MatchPaul Vaughan

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Warrington Wolves man of the match Paul Vaughan expresses his pleasure as they declare victory over Leeds Rhinos

“It was nice. All through pre-season the boys labored actually laborious.

“After the yr that they had final yr, the main focus has been on a optimistic begin. It is a good feeling to get going and put an excellent consequence on the board.”

And after?

Warrington journey to Huddersfield Giants on Friday February 24 (7.45pm), with the Giants not in motion within the first spherical because of the involvement of scheduled opponents St Helens within the World Membership Problem. Leeds are reside sky sports activities the identical night at residence in opposition to FC Hull (8 p.m.), who start their marketing campaign in opposition to the Castleford Tigers this Sunday.

Sky Sports activities’ protection of the 2023 Betfred Tremendous League season continues on Friday as promoted Leigh Leopards host Salford Purple Devils, reside on Sky Sports activities Enviornment from 7.30pm (kick-off 8pm). Stream the 2023 Super League season on NOW TV.