Wakefield go second with gritty win over Bradford
Wakefield Trinity move into second place in the Super League table but not before surviving a scare against tenacious Bradford Bulls.
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Notable Quotes
"I just thought Bradford were great, they really came after us, but it is about winning at times when you are not quite at your best and we did that tonight."
— Daryl Powell , Athlete
"It is a step in the right direction but again, we will never be valiant losers and I'm pretty devastated."
— Kurt Haggerty , Athlete
Key People
Chris Atkin is a player for Bradford Bulls.
Daryl Powell is the head coach of Wakefield Trinity.
Ethan Ryan is a player for Bradford Bulls.
Harvey Smith is a professional rugby player for Wakefield Trinity.
Jay Pitts is a player for Wakefield Trinity.
Josh Rourke plays for Wakefield Trinity and contributed to the game with tries and goals.
Kurt Haggerty is the head coach of Bradford Bulls.
Loghan Lewis is a player for Bradford Bulls who was injured before the match.
Tom Johnstone is a prominent player for Wakefield Trinity.
Will Tate is a forward for Wakefield Trinity.
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Wakefield Trinity move into second place in the Super League table but not before surviving a scare against tenacious Bradford Bulls.
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