Wakefield go second with gritty win over Bradford
Wakefield Trinity beat Bradford Bulls 26-12 to move into second place in Super League, staying within two points of leaders Leeds Rhinos. The victory mattered because Wakefield face a demanding run-in and are competing for a top-two finish, which would secure home advantage in the play-offs.
Wakefield scored through Tom Johnstone, Will Tate, Jay Pitts, Josh Rourke and Harvey Smith, with Rourke adding three goals, while Bradford replied through Ethan Ryan and Chris Atkin. Bradford kept the match close despite injuries and three correctly disallowed tries, but Wakefield pulled away in the final 10 minutes after Rourke capitalised on a fumble before Smith added a late score.
- Wakefield won 26-12 to rise second in Super League.
- Bradford challenged strongly but faded late.
- Wakefield are two points behind leaders Leeds.