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Whitehaven to Wembley via Widnes - Wire's route to the Challenge Cup Final
FROM freezing in February to sizzling in spring – Warrington Wolves' run to the Challenge Cup Final has been one for all seasons. There have been quagmires, artificial pitches and the dry tracks speedsters dream of. Routine blow-outs, edge-of-your-seat thrillers and a huge scare survived. Advertisement And after all of that, another Wembley final to savour as Warrington booked their eighth trip to the national stadium in 17 years. Hull KR await but first, let's take a look back at how The Wire set up this mouth-watering final… THIRD ROUND Whitehaven 4-44 Warrington Wolves February 9, 2025 As a result of a change in the competition's format, Super League sides were brought into the fray in a very different way. Third-round ties would be the first competitive action of the year for top-flight clubs, who were also guaranteed to be drawn as the away side against lower-ranked opposition. The Wire's trip to Cumbria to face League One side Whitehaven was probably everything the powers that be were looking for when they made that change as a huge crowd packed into Haven's Ortus Rec to see the big boys come to town. Advertisement As expected, it was a routine victory for Sam Burgess' side on an extremely heavy playing surface. Even if star names like George Williams, Matt Dufty and Paul Vaughan were kept in reserve, Burgess still paid their hosts the respect of naming a strong side including Danny Walker, who was one of four players to score braces. Debutant Oli Leyland was another, with Jake Thewlis and Cai Taylor-Wray also running in two tries each. Haven got their big moment when Jay Weatherill crossed to ensure they were not 'nilled,' but Wire's road to Wembley started serenely. Danny Walker touches down for a try against Whitehaven (Image: Joe Richardson) Advertisement FOURTH ROUND Widnes Vikings 16 Warrington Wolves 26 March 15, 2025 Another trip to lower-league opponents but this one had a completely different feel to it. A first competitive clash with fierce rivals Widnes was a stand-out tie in the fourth round – and Warrington had to survive a huge scare in order to seal their progress. With Burgess' boys struggling to shake off a Las Vegas humbling, the Vikings clearly sensed blood and put in an inspired display, striking first to go 6-0 up early doors and despite Adam Holroyd and Josh Thewlis touching down to edge Wire into a half-time lead, the hosts surged back after the break. Advertisement With 20 minutes to go, Wire were 16-10 down and staring a huge embarrassment in the face but final-quarter tries from Max Wood, Ben Currie and Zane Musgrove spared their blushes. They had just about dodged a bullet, but now they were into the business end of the competition. Wire struggled against neighbours Widnes but eventually ran out as winners (Image: Olly Hassell/ QUARTER-FINALS Warrington Wolves 20 St Helens 12 April 6, 2025 No more messing about, time to get serious… This was the second of three games against St Helens within 34 days either side of two Super League meetings, but it emerged as the most important. Advertisement With both sides struggling to keep pace at the top of Super League, the Challenge Cup emerged as the most realistic chance of the silverware demanded by both fanbases. And after Matt Dufty and Tristan Sailor swapped early tries, a Marc Sneyd penalty plus Ben Currie's try jumped The Wire into a lead they would never relinquish. Things got nervy when Daryl Clark touched down on his old stomping ground to narrow the lead to just two points, but then a moment of genius from George Williams ended the contest as he dummied through the Saints line and sprinted home from his own half. It would be the skipper's last major contribution to the side before being struck down by an ankle injury, but he had brought Wembley into view. Advertisement George Williams finishes off his superb solo try during the quarter-final win over St Helens (Image: Richard Walker) SEMI-FINALS Warrington Wolves 21 Leigh Leopards 14 May 11, 2025 Since the quarter-final, Warrington had experienced an unprecedented run of injuries – one that they are, of course, still feeling the effects of. George Williams, Danny Walker, Marc Sneyd, Matty Ashton and Toby King all went down with injuries of varying levels of seriousness and while the latter three were able to take the field for the semi-final – Sneyd having miraculously recovered from having surgery on a fractured eye socket just 16 days prior – Williams and Walker remained absent. Advertisement Against a Leigh side that had won five games in a row in all competitions who took the lead through a freak Edwin Ipape try inside the first minute, many feared for them. In truth, that was as bad as it got as Wire first dominated and then controlled their way to Wembley. Rodrick Tai and Paul Vaughan crossed in quick succession to put them in command, with Sneyd's boot keeping them at arm's length as Tesi Niu's brace led Leigh's fightback. King – playing on the wing as part of a reshuffle after Ashton, Josh Thewlis and Lachlan Fitzgibbon had all been forced off – touched down to seal victory and leave the primrose and blue army plotting their way to London once again. Paul Vaughan celebrates his semi-final try against Leigh Leopards (Image: Alex Whitehead/
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09-05-2025
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Sam Powell confirms future plans as Warrington Wolves deal nears its end
THE futures of several Warrington Wolves players beyond this year remain unclear – but one of them has moved to give absolute clarity on his position. While some of his teammates may end up moving on, one player who will be sticking around in 2026 is Sam Powell. Having been ever-present in 2024 after joining from Wigan Warriors, the experienced hooker has proved to be a key cog in Sam Burgess' side once again. He is one of nine first-team players coming to the end of their current deals but when asked what his future plans were, Powell's answer was short and sweet. He said: 'I'll be here next year still. I'll be here.' The club are yet to officially announce a new deal for the 32-year-old, but it would appear terms have been agreed to extend his time at The Halliwell Jones Stadium into a third season. And while he usual role sees him come off the bench to spell established number nine Danny Walker, injuries to first George Williams and then Walker himself have pressed him into the more prominent role he enjoyed for much of his career at his hometown club. 'It's just meant more minutes for me, really,' Powell said. 'It's a bit different starting a game as opposed to coming off the bench, so it takes a couple of weeks to get used to that but I'm enjoying it. 'Doing 80 minutes wasn't alien to me a few years ago, but since I've come here Danny has been the main man so I've been backing him up. 'It happens – rugby league's a tough game – so I'll always be ready and I enjoy it.' With Walker set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines following knee surgery, Powell's starting role is set to go on for some time yet. And with George Williams and Marc Sneyd also currently injured, he has been part of an ever-changing spine in recent weeks. However, he insists there has been no 'kicking stones' within the squad about their current luckless predicament when it comes to the absence of star men – and he believes the way in which they performed in defeat to Wigan at Magic Weekend demonstrates that. 'Wigan are the benchmark so we knew it was going to be a tough game, but the way in which we performed gives us confidence,' he said. 'We didn't want to look past Wigan and obviously they beat us, but we wanted to put in a performance we could roll into the semi-final on. 'We're not questioning ourselves or looking around at each other – we put a good solid performance in that takes us through. 'Sam (Burgess, head coach) set the tone early when he came in last year in that it's going to be 'next man up' and as a group, we're used to it now. 'In a full season of rugby, you're going to get your fair share of injuries and we've got a few at the same time, but there's no moaning about it. 'There's been no sulking or kicking stones – the physios have a tough time at the minute but its next man up.' Whether or not the situation improves for Sunday's Challenge Cup semi-final clash with Leigh Leopards remains to be seen, with The Wire set to name their 21-man squad for the game at lunchtime today. Leopards boss Adrian Lam has his own injury issues but Powell insists he and his Warrington teammates are preparing to face Leigh's best side. And he named the player his defensive preparations will largely be centred around limiting. 'They've got some top players but (Edwin) Ipape is the stand-out for me – he's unreal in there,' he said. 'There's plenty out there for them but for me and my chat, Ipape is the man. 'We've got a job to do on him and then Lachie Lam puts a bit of magic dust on it, and they're strong out the back with (David) Armstrong if he's back, which I think he will be. 'We've got strike as well so it's going to be a good challenge. 'They're a big, physical team – they've had a big turnover of players and they've gone big again this year. 'We had a good crack with them a few weeks ago and Sunday will be something similar. 'Off form, Leigh are probably the favourites but I see it as a close game. It's a big game with two good teams going at it. 'You want to be rolling in playing good rugby as opposed to trying to find something. 'I know we've not been getting the results we'd like in the league and I don't want to bang on about injuries, but we've been going alright. 'We've shown good signs and have stayed in games, so we'll be there or thereabouts.'
USA Today
16-04-2025
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Danny Walker odds to win the 2025 Corales Puntacana Championship
Danny Walker odds to win the 2025 Corales Puntacana Championship Corales Puntacana Championship details and info Date: April 17-20, 2025 April 17-20, 2025 Course: Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course) Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course) Location: Punta Cana, DOM Punta Cana, DOM Previous Winner: Billy Horschel How to watch the Corales Puntacana Championship Thursday: The Golf Channel The Golf Channel Friday: The Golf Channel The Golf Channel Sunday: The Golf Channel Watch golf on Fubo! Walker odds to win the Corales Puntacana Championship PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 9:02 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Walker odds to finish in the top 5 at the Corales Puntacana Championship Walker odds to finish in the top 10 at the Corales Puntacana Championship Other betting markets for Walker at the Corales Puntacana Championship Walker recent performances Walker has taken part in nine tournaments this season, collecting one top-10 finish. In his past four appearances, Walker has finished in the top 10 once.
USA Today
26-03-2025
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Danny Walker odds to win the 2025 Texas Children's Houston Open
Danny Walker odds to win the 2025 Texas Children's Houston Open Texas Children's Houston Open details and info Date: March 27-30, 2025 March 27-30, 2025 Course: Memorial Park Golf Course Memorial Park Golf Course Location: Houston, TX Houston, TX Previous Winner: Stephan Jaeger How to watch the Texas Children's Houston Open Thursday: Golf Channel Golf Channel Friday: Golf Channel Golf Channel Saturday: Golf Channel, NBC Golf Channel, NBC Sunday: Golf Channel, NBC Watch golf on Fubo! Walker odds to win the Texas Children's Houston Open PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 9:03 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Walker odds to finish in the top 5 at the Texas Children's Houston Open Walker odds to finish in the top 10 at the Texas Children's Houston Open Other betting markets for Walker at the Texas Children's Houston Open Walker recent performances Walker hasn't won any of the seven tournaments he has played this season, though he has secured one top-10 finish. Walker has earned one top-10 finish and two top-20 finishes in his past four appearances.
USA Today
26-03-2025
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Danny Walker: Texas Children's Houston Open betting odds and preview
Danny Walker heads into the 2025 Texas Children's Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course with +20000 odds to win after he missed the cut at the Valspar Championship, his last tournament. In the past 12 months, Walker has played in seven tournaments. His best finish was sixth, and his average finish was 31st, with one top 10. This tournament is located in Houston, TX from March 27-30. The field will compete for their share of a prize pool of $9,500,000.00. The 7,475-yard course is a par 70, and Stephan Jaeger is the previous champion. Danny Walker odds to win the Texas Children's Houston Open PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 7:25 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Odds to win: +20000, bet $100 to win $20000 Walker's stats and trends Walker has finished with a score lower than the tournament average in two of his last five tournaments, including one finish within three strokes of the leader. He has an average score of -7 across his last five events. Walker has finished in the top 20 twice over his last five appearances, finishing as high as the top 10 in one of those outings. He's made the cut in four of his last five events. Walker's recent results Valspar Championship: 74-72 (+4) – Missed cut 74-72 (+4) – Missed cut THE PLAYERS Championship: 73-70-66-70 (-9) – Finished sixth 73-70-66-70 (-9) – Finished sixth Puerto Rico Open: 66-67-73-74 (-8) – Finished 64th 66-67-73-74 (-8) – Finished 64th Mexico Open at VidantaWorld: 68-71-67-65 (-13) – Finished 13th 68-71-67-65 (-13) – Finished 13th Farmers Insurance Open: 65-74-78-74 (+3) – Finished 42nd How to watch the Texas Children's Houston Open Date: March 27-30, 2025 March 27-30, 2025 Location: Houston, TX Houston, TX TV Channel: Golf Channel Golf Channel Live stream: Watch LIVE with Fubo! ESPN+ is the new home of PGA TOUR LIVE. Sign up now to access 4,300+ hours of live coverage from 35 PGA TOUR tournaments this year.
