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#OTD
in 2017:
One of the HJ’s greatest nights as Warrington produce a brilliant performance to beat Brisbane Broncos 27-18 in the World Club Series
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in 2005:
Warrington sign centre Chris Bridge from Bradford for a transfer fee of £30,000
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in 2001:
A famous win as hat-tricks for Toa Kohe-Love and Alan Hunte help Wire to thrash St Helens 56-22 at home. There’s braces too for Ian Sibbit and Rob Smyth
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in 2016:
Some night at the DW Stadium as Wire beat Wigan 16-28 with some sensational tries. Chris Sandow is on fire in the first half
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in 2020:
Warrington get their first win of the year in Round Two with one of the best performances of the Steve Price era, beating St Helens 19-0. Daryl Clark, Tom Lineham and Josh Charnley secure a big win
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in 2019:
Warrington’s best performance of the year as they thrash Hull FC 63-12 away from home to make it four wins in a row. Blake Austin is on fire and scores four times, all of which are classy tries
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in 2016:
Seven wins out of seven for Wire as they beat rivals Widnes 28-10 on Good Friday. 15,008 fans make it the then largest ever attendance at the HJ
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in 2012:
Second-half drama at the DW as Lee Briers makes it 18-18. Josh Charnley puts Wigan back in front but two nerveless penalties from Brett Hodgson earn a huge win. Ryan Atkins and Joel Monaghan scored earlier tries
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in 2011:
A wonderful Wire performance as they beat St Helens for the first time in ten years, winning 18-25. Two for Lee Briers and one apiece from Louis Anderson and Richie Myler do the damage
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in 2003:
Simon Moran, managing director of SJM Concerts, becomes owner of Warrington Wolves
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in 2000:
Genius from Allan Langer but St Helens beat Wire 47-34 at Wilderspool. Steve Blakeley scores his only try, Lee Penny goes over twice and there’s scores for Andrew Gee and Tawera Nikau too, but 26 points from Sean Long wins it for Saints
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#OTD
in 2019:
Wire return to winning ways by beating table-topping Castleford at home. Jake Mamo starts for the first time and scores his first two tries, Jack Hughes and Ben Murdoch-Masila both grab a score too
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in 2013:
A 28-2 win at home for Wire over Huddersfield, thanks to tries from Stefan Ratchford (2), Chris Riley and Brett Hodgson, the full-back slots over six goals too in unbelievable weather conditions
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in 2023:
A huge win for Wire in freezing conditions in East Hull as they beat Hull KR 18-10 on the road. Thomas Mikaele, Matty Nicholson and Paul Vaughan’s first for the club make sure of the victory
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in 2011:
Warrington go top of the table, inflicting Wigan’s first defeat of the season, winning 6-24 at the DW. Lee Briers is in fine form while the tries come from Matty Blythe, Joel Monaghan (2) and Richie Myler, with Brett Hodgson kicking four goals
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in 2023:
Wire make it eight wins in a row as they beat Catalans 20-14 in a manic game. Josh Thewlis scores twice, George Williams goes over and Matt Dufty brings home this stunning solo effort in a huge win. Josh McGuire makes his club debut
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in 2009:
Wire appoint Aussie Tony Smith as their new Head Coach, meaning Jimmy Lowes is demoted to the assistant role. Smith had previously coached Huddersfield and Leeds
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in 2018:
Three wins in a row for Wire as they recover from a bad start to beat rivals Widnes 32-18. Josh Charnley makes his Warrington debut and scores twice - some moment
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in 2014:
After five seasons at Warrington, Garreth Carvell signs for Hull FC. The prop had signed for Bradford, before their financial issues prompted his return to the Black and Whites. Carvell made 135 appearances for Wire, scoring 18 times
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in 2006:
Wire’s first ever Super League win at the DW Stadium as they beat Wigan 24-12. Lee Briers kicks four goals, and four drop-goals, and there’s tries from Chris Bridge, Richie Barnett and Henry Fa’afili
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#OTD
in 2019:
The magnificent What Would Brian Bevan Say? podcast releases its first ever episode
@WhatBevan
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in 2023:
A superb Wire performance as they thrash Castleford 38-0. Matty Russell makes his second debut and scores twice, Gil Dudson debuts as well. Sam Kasiano, Thomas Mikaele (his final try), George Williams, Paul Vaughan and Matt Dufty all bag
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in 2018:
A much-needed win for Steve Price as Warrington beat Catalans 26-0 in a rain-soaked Perpignan. Kevin Brown runs the show, while Ben Murdoch-Masila scores twice - his first two Wire tries
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in 2015:
Wire take on St George Illawarra Dragons in the World Club Series. Despite tries from Gareth O’Brien and Ryan Atkins, the Aussies come away with an 18-12 win. The halves partnership of Gareth Widdop and Benji Marshall caused endless problems for Wire
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#OTD
in 2000:
Alan Hunte scores twice as Wire thrash London 48-18 in their first league game of the season. Mark Forster, Tawera Nikau, Lee Briers, Allan Langer, Steve McCurrie and Jerome Guisset all cross for tries
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in 2013:
A thrilling 17-17 draw between Wigan and Wire in round two of the season. Joel Monaghan (2) and Richie Myler score before drop-goals are exchanged
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in 2013:
A second-half onslaught as Wire beat Hull FC 24-10 to make it four out of four. Chris Riley and Joel Monaghan get two tries apiece while Mickey Higham also scores
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in 2019:
The old scoreboard from Wilderspool is restored after 18 months of work, and is placed at Victoria Park
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in 2018:
A brilliant HJ night as Wire get their second straight win, beating rivals Wigan 16-10. Tom Lineham and Ryan Atkins scored while Bryson Goodwin kicked four goals to put Wire 16-0 up before Wigan threatened a comeback
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in 2006:
Possibly the best comeback from Wire in recent memory as they recover from 21-0 down at half-time to win 22-21 at Wakefield. Toa Kohe-Love, Chris Bridge and Logan Swann get Paul Cullen’s team back in it, before another Bridge try in the last ten minute wins it
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#OTD
in 2022:
Legendary Warrington winger Des Drummond, who played for the club between 1987 and 1992, dies aged 63. He played 182 times for Wire, scoring 69 tries
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#OTD
in 2018:
Warrington announce the major signing of winger Josh Charnley. The Englishman had played in Wigan’s 2013 and 2016 Grand Final wins over Wire before switching to Rugby Union and playing for Sale Sharks
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#OTD
in 2004:
Three late tries from Brent Grose, Paul Wood and Mark Hilton secure a 32-18 win over Castleford at the HJ to move 6th. John Wilshere also scores twice and there’s a try for Paul Noone
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in 2020:
A huge win for Steve Price’s job safety as Wire edge out Castleford 9-8 in a tense game at the HJ. Blake Austin’s inch-perfect drop-goal in the last minute secures the victory
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in 2014:
A glorious day at the HJ as Wire thrash rivals Widnes 44-6. Gareth O’Brien, both Joel and Michael Monaghan, Chris Bridge, Rhys Evans (2), Ben Currie and Ryan Atkins cross for tries
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in 2022:
Daryl Powell’s first home game is an impressive 34-10 win over former side Castleford. The pick of the tries is this combination from half-backs Gareth Widdop and George Williams
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in 2015:
A sensational riposte to four defeats as Wire thrash Wakefield 80-0. Declan Patton debuts in the halves while Toby King and Ashton Sims both score their first tries
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in 2005:
One of the worst ever kit clashes as Wire beat a mighty Bradford team 35-32. Martin Gleeson and Brent Grose score twice, with further tries for Henry Fa’afili and Nathan Wood, as well as thirteen points from the boot of Lee Briers
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in 2006:
An incredible win as Wire beat reigning champions Bradford 22-18 away from home. This well-worked break, finished by Henry Fa’afili, is the winner, after earlier tries from Chris Bridge, Martin Gleeson and Paul Wood
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in 2023:
After eight consecutive wins, Wire lose for the first time in 2023, Wigan winning 13-6 at the Halliwell Jones. Lucas Green makes his debut and Matty Nicholson scores Wire’s only try in front of a record crowd of 15,026
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in 2016:
A blistering attacking display from Wire sees them blow away Castleford for a 56-12 triumph and their sixth straight win. Braces for Matty Russell, Ben Currie, Chris Sandow and Tom Lineham, one each for Kevin Penny, Ryan Atkins and Brad Dwyer. What a first half
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in 2015:
Wire’s best performance of the year as they dismantle table-topping Leeds 29-10 at Headingley, this gorgeous try a particular highlight
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in 2018:
A fourth straight win and what a gritty performance in truly ridiculous conditions at Castleford. Toby King and Daryl Clark score, with five goals from Stefan Ratchford to win 18-6
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in 2019:
Wire make it two wins out of two as they beat Hull KR 28-14. Harvey Livett scores two (which prove to be his last for the club), with Tom Lineham, Josh Charnley and Mike Cooper also striking, while Lama Tasi debuts
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in 2019:
An incredible atmosphere at the HJ as Wire beat the old enemy 25-12. Tries from Jake Mamo, Stefan Ratchford and Josh Charnley had Wire in control before Wigan hit back. A Jack Hughes try and Declan Patton drop-goal make sure of a huge win
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in 2017:
Warrington stage a second-half comeback to beat Wakefield 22-20 after being 20-6 behind and make it four wins in a row. Tom Lineham scores a spectacular winner with two minutes left
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in 2023:
Warrington make it five wins to start 2023, beating Leigh Leopards 38-20. Josh Drinkwater scores his first Wire try from the kick-off, Stefan Ratchford, Paul Vaughan and Matt Dufty all score…
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in 2008:
Wire commemorate 20 years since the famous World War Three game against Wigan in 1988
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Somehow, somehow, somehow, Dragons winger Eto Nabuli wasn’t even sin-binned, let alone red-carded, for this shot on Kevin Penny
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in 2010:
Ryan Atkins scores his first two Wire tries and there’s a brace too for Matt King as Bradford are beaten 33-8 at the HJ. Michael Monaghan and Richie Myler also cross
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in 2012:
Warrington are made to work hard for their fourth straight win, beating Bradford 23-10. Chris Riley, Mickey Higham, Ryan Atkins and Trent Waterhouse are the tryscorers, while Lee Briers kicks a drop-goal
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in 2005:
A big win as a Henry Fa’afili hat-trick powers Wire to a 36-34 win over Hull FC. Graham Appo scores twice and there’s tries as well for Brent Grose and Ben Westwood
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in 2003:
Lee Briers kicks five goals as Wire pick up their first win of the season, beating Huddersfield 20-8 away from home. Brent Grose scores twice - his first two Wire tries
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in 2008:
An incredible game sees Louis Anderson score his first try for the club late on to defeat Castleford 34-31 at the Jungle. Mark Gleeson also gets his first, with Vinnie Anderson, Martin Gleeson, Stuart Reardon and Ben Westwood scoring too
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in 2011:
Wire blow Harlequins away at the HJ, thrashing them 82-6. Chris Bridge (3), David Solomona and Ben Westwood (2) and Matty Blythe, Lee Briers, Rhys Evans, Brett Hodgson, Lee Mitchell (his last for the club), Adrian Morley and Richie Myler score
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in 2012:
Back to winning ways with a 46-12 thrashing of Widnes at home. 17-year-old Ben Currie makes his debut on a memorable night
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in 2019:
Warrington survive an almighty scare as from 34-12 up with just fifteen minutes left, Wakefield score four times to end the game 34-32 in a terrifying finish
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in 2006:
An inspirational Lee Briers scores 24 points in Wire’s crushing 64-6 win at Castleford. There’s first tries for Michael Sullivan, Paul Rauhihi and Rob Parker; with Henry Fa’afili and Martin Gleeson (2), Jon Clarke, Toa Kohe-Love and Paul Wood all crossing
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in 2022:
Wire get back to winning ways with a 32-18 victory over Salford at home. Toby King scores a hat-trick, Matty Ashton a double and there is a rare try for Joe Philbin
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in 2010:
Two wins from two as Wire beat Castleford 28-16 in Yorkshire. Richie Myler scores twice while Lee Briers, Simon Grix and Chris Riley also cross as Wire recover from 10-0 down
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in 2013:
Back to winning ways and in some style as Wire thrash Salford 46-4 away from home. Braces for Ryan Atkins, Chris Riley and Richie Myler with Joel Monaghan and Brett Hodgson scoring too
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in 2010:
A brilliant second-half defensive display sees Wire to a 29-10 win at the KC Stadium, repelling Hull FC’s best efforts. Chris Hicks scores a hat-trick with Michael Monaghan and Richie Myler also crossing
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in 2012:
A cruise to victory as Wire beat Hull KR 42-10 to go top of the table. Chris Riley, Ryan Atkins and Ben Westwood get two tries apiece, one for Chris Bridge and seven Brett Hodgson goals
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in 2011:
The first home game of the season sees a narrow win over Hull KR. Brett Hodgson scores his first try for the club and then converts it to secure a 24-22 victory three minutes from time. Ryan Atkins, Chris Riley, Richie Myler and Joel Monaghan are the other scorers
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in 2009:
Warrington finally end their awful losing streak of ten games, which spanned from 2nd August 2008, and get their first win under Tony Smith by beating Hull KR 24-12. Paul Johnson (2), Ben Harrison, Matt King and Michael Monaghan all cross
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in 2020:
Warrington beat FC 38-4 in West Hull in what would be their last game until August. Anthony Gelling is back in the team and gets his first try, while Blake Austin and Gareth Widdop get doubles, Tom Lineham and Ben Murdoch-Masila also cross
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in 2021:
23 years after joining as a player, it is confirmed that Lee Briers is to depart his role as an assistant coach at the end of the season (when he joins Wigan as an assistant). Fellow assistant Andrew Henderson is also to depart
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in 2023:
Seven wins in a row as Wire steamroll Hull FC, beating Tony Smith’s side 34-6. Matty Ashton, Peter Mata’utia (his last try), Ben Currie, Josh Drinkwater, Matty Nicholson all score, George Williams and Matt Dufty combining for a beauty
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in 2023:
A brilliant comeback from Wire as they recover from 6-20 behind to score 30 unanswered points and beat Salford at home in a fantastic Super League clash
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in 2020:
A truly pathetic performance at Headingley as Wire are battered 36-0 by Leeds in Round Five. Luther Burrell appears for the final time, while Keanan Brand debuts at centre
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in 2022:
Wakefield get their first win at the HJ since 2014 as they defeat Warrington 38-22. Matty Ashton, Toby King, Danny Walker and Josh Thewlis score, while Rob Butler makes his final appearance
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in 2004:
Wire ease past Whitehaven 42-10 away from home in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals. Nathan Wood scores twice, John Wilshere gets his final try, Warren Stevens his first, the other tries come from Brent Grose, Ian Sibbit, Ben Westwood and Paul Wood
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in 2008:
Wire are 28-0 up at Hull KR but end up relying on a Michael Monaghan drop-goal to win 29-28. Chris Hicks scores twice, Martin Gleeson, Paul Johnson and Ben Westwood also cross
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in 2021:
One of the best performances of the season as Wire win in Perpignan - beating Catalans 24-8 thanks to classy tries from Ben Currie, Toby King, Gareth Widdop and Jake Mamo
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in 2001:
Wire win against French champions Villeneuve Leopards in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals, moving into the semis with a 32-0 victory. Lee Briers scores a hat-trick, Rob Smyth gets two and Allan Langer and David Kidwell also go over. Final appearance of Kevin Walters
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in 2004:
At Griffin Park, Wire beat London 36-24. Jerome Guisset goes over twice, while Jon Clarke, Mike Forshaw (his first, Paul Noone and Mike Wainwright cross
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in 2010:
Another big win as Wire comfortably defeat Crusaders 46-12. Tony Smith’s team score 40 unanswered points through Matt King (2), Simon Grix, Ben Westwood (2), Joel Monaghan, Chris Hicks and David Solomona, while Rhys Williams debuts
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in 2021:
Warrington are in fine form as they demolish Leigh 44-12 at St Helens (neutral venue) with some lovely rugby and braces from Tom Lineham, Gareth Widdop, Toby King as well as tries by Jake Mamo and Ben Currie, meanwhile Rob Butler makes his debut
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in 2007:
Wire come from 12-0 down to beat Harlequins 19-12 in the capital. Martin Gleeson, Henry Fa’afili (2) and Stuart Reardon score to secure a hard-fought win
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in 2019:
Wire respond to two defeats with an excellent performance on Easter Monday, thrashing Hull KR 54-6. The nine tries come from Blake Austin, Tom Lineham (2), Joe Philbin (2), Josh Charnley, Bryson Goodwin, Toby King and Sitaleki Akauola
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in 2003:
Two wins from three to start the league season with a 29-8 victory over London Broncos in Brentford. Graham Appo, Ben Westwood, Sid Domic, Ian Sibbit and Brent Grose score
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in 2022:
One of Wire’s better 2022 performances, as they beat Huddersfield 32-10 at home. All points are scored by academy products - a Josh Thewlis hat-trick as well as tries for Connor Wrench, Toby King and Ben Currie, with Riley Dean goal-kicking
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in 2012:
Wire return to winning ways but are made to work extremely hard by Wakefield for the 32-30 win. Ryan Atkins, Richie Myler (2), Ben Westwood, Simon Grix, and Joel Monaghan score, while Brad Dwyer debuts
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in 2016:
Two wins out of two for Wire who comfortably beat Hull KR 38-8. Tom Lineham scores a hat-trick - his first scores for the club. Joe Westerman also gets his maiden Warrington try, while Ben Currie and Daryl Clark cross for scores too
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in 2000:
Alan Hunte scores at the death as Wire progress to the Challenge Cup semi-finals; beating Salford 22-20. Lee Briers got a try, as did Lee Penny, but it was Hunte’s brilliant finish that won the game in the final minute
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in 2009:
A dramatic improvement as Wire batter Bradford at Odsal to win 58-22. Chris Hicks gets a hat-trick, Mickey Higham a brace and there’s tries as well for Louis Anderson, Lee Briers, Paul Johnson, Matt King and Chris Riley
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in 2019:
Wire make it three out of three, beating Huddersfield 32-20 at the John Smith’s. Ryan Atkins and Josh Charnley score two each, with Blake Austin and Ben Murdoch-Masila crossing. Jake Mamo debuts against his former club
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in 2016:
Back to winning ways for Wire as they respond to two successive defeats with a 48-16 thrashing of rivals Widnes. Kurt Gidley, Kevin Penny (2), Joe Westerman (2), Ben Westwood and Stefan Ratchford (2) all cross
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in 2018:
Warrington begin their Challenge Cup campaign in the fifth round with a home tie against League 1 Bradford Bulls. Wire cruise to victory, Bryson Goodwin scoring a treble
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in 2016:
Wire’s second loss of the season comes at home to St Helens. A late fightback is not enough and Saints hang on for a 25-22 win
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in 2017:
Warrington are beaten 12-0 in Ben Harrison’s testimonial game against Huddersfield. Harrison did not play in the game and would not play for Wire again, but did appear on the pitch to thank the HJ fans
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