'An unbelievable story' - inside unfancied Wakefield's rapid ascent
Wakefield's stars of yesteryear are remembered in sepia but now the class of 2026 has added glorious colour to their success after winning a previously unfathomable Super League title.
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"Daryl put a Powerpoint presentation on the screen, and said 'You could be legends of this club', and that was it."
— Tom Johnstone , Athlete
"This is an unbelievable story."
— Daryl Powell , Athlete
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Wakefield's stars of yesteryear are remembered in sepia but now the class of 2026 has added glorious colour to their success after winning a previously unfathomable Super League title.
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