Wire survive Salford scare to boost play-off hopes
Warrington Wolves moved back to within a point of Super League's top six after coming from behind to survive a huge scare at struggling Salford Red Devils.The Red Devils have now lost 13 consecutive games in a season in which they have been beset by financial problems that have caused an exodus of their best players, but they defended ferociously and took advantage of a dismal performance by Sam Burgess's side.A try from Ethan Ryan and two penalties from Chris Hankinson, as Wolves suffered from poor discipline, edged the home side ahead in a match for the first time since they secured their only win of the campaign, against Huddersfield on March 20.Warrington were unconvincing but tries from James Harrison, Josh Thewlis and Stefan Ratchford saw them secure back-to-back victories for the first time since March.More to follow.
Salford: Brierley; Ryan, Hankinson, Marsters, Connell; Nikorima, Richardson; Ormondroyd, Robb, Hill, Warren, Russell, Shorrocks.Interchanges: Sangare, Wilson, Glover, Chan.Warrington: Dufty; Josh Thewlis, Tai, Wrench, Jake Thewlis; Williams, Sneyd; Vaughan, Crowther, Yates, Stone, Fitzgibbon, Currie.Interchanges: Harrison, Philbin, King, Ratchford.Referee: Liam Rush.
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