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7 hours ago
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Milestones that Stefan Richard achieved on his special night
Stefan Ratchford is mobbed by teammates as he celebrates scoring a try for Warrington Wolves against Castleford Tigers (Image: Paul Currie/ STEFAN Ratchford's milestone game for Warrington Wolves against Castleford Tigers turned out to be a sweet one in a number of ways. The 36-year-old, who is in his 14th season at the club, fittingly scored The Wire's 75th-minute try on his 350th club appearance to kill off Castleford's comeback and send his team to Wembley on the back of a timely win. Advertisement Ratchford is now Warrington's joint 18th highest appearance maker in the club's entire history. He is level with former Wire back-rower, skipper and head coach Paul Cullen but could quickly climb into the top 15, as he is only a few behind Frank Williams (351) and Eric Fraser (352). His first appearance in the club colours came in the opening game of the 2012 season away to Hull FC - a game which ended 20-20. Stefan Ratchford leads out The Wire against Castleford Tigers (Image: Paul Currie/ Meanwhile, Ratchford's career games tally has now moved on to 468. He made 108 appearances for Salford between 2007 and 2011 and has 10 international caps to his name. Advertisement 'I don't really know what to say,' said Ratchford when asked about reaching his 350th match milestone. 'I'm not usually stuck for words but 350 games for one club, especially coming after being at Salford for a few years as well, is probably something I never thought I'd achieve. 'With five minutes left that gap opened up, luckily I was there and Duff (Matt Dufty) popped the ball up nicely so to get a try on the milestone is real nice. 'The milestone is probably something I'll look back on in time and it'll probably hit me a little bit more. It's something pretty special to be honest.' Warrington Wolves' all-time leading appearance makers: Brian Bevan 620 Advertisement Parry Gordon 543 Jack 'Cod' Miller 527 Mark Forster 458 Ben Westwood 446 Gerry Helme 442 Jim Tranter 439 Billy Cunliffe 438 Alf Boardman 432 Lee Briers 425 George Thomas 385 George Dickenson 375 Billy Dingsdale 374 Bob Ryan 372 Alf Peacock 367 Eric Fraser 352 Frank Williams 351 Paul Cullen 350 Stefan Ratchford 350 Thanks to his try and conversion against Cas, Ratchford has also moved into stand-alone 10th place in the list of Super League's all-time highest points scorers. Stefan Ratchford heads to the line for his try against Castleford Tigers (Image: Paul Currie/ He was level with ex-Wire utility back Iestyn Harris but is now six points clear on 1,680. Advertisement Super League's top 10 leading points scorers: Kevin Sinfield 3,443 Danny Brough 2,460 Paul Deacon 2,413 Andy Farrell 2,376 Pat Richards 2,284 Danny Tickle 2,261 Marc Sneyd 2,246 Lee Briers 2,232 Sean Long 2,200 Stefan Ratchford 1,680
BBC News
2 days ago
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Wire tee up Wembley date with win against Cas
Betfred Super LeagueWarrington (22) 34Tries: Josh Thewlis, Jake Thewlis, Tai, Lindop, Currie, Ratchford Goals: Sneyd 4, Ratchford 1Castleford (6) 24Tries: Lawler 2, Innes Senior, Simm Goals: Milnes 2, Lawler 2 Warrington Wolves earned the perfect preparation for next weekend's Challenge Cup final against Hull KR as they pulled off thrilling win over Castleford Tigers at the Halliwell Jones had helpfully acceded to Warrington's request to bring forward this Super League contest by two days in order to give Sam Burgess's outfit a clear seven-day run into the Wembley Wire - dancing to a tune conducted by masterful Australian full-back Matt Dufty - ran in four tries to lead 22-6 at the halfway were an improved outfit in the second half shading the try count 3-2 but Wire were always in control of the scoreboard eventually ran out comfortable winners and emerged with no injury to follow. Warrington: Dufty; Josh Thewlis, Tai, LIndop, Jake Thewlis; Ratchford, Sneyd; Yates, Powell, Vaughan, Fitzgibbon, Holroyd, CurrieInterchanges: Harrison, Wood, Philbin, HartillCastleford: Hoy; Simm, Cini, L Senior, I Senior; Asi, Milnes; Okoro, Atkin, Singleton, Lawler, Mellor, HorneInterchanges: Griffin, Hall, Hill, SalabioReferee: Marcus Griffiths.
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2 days ago
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GAME DAY: All of our build-up as Wire host Castleford Tigers in Super League
John Bateman scoring a try for Warrington the last time they met Castleford Tigers in 2024 (Image: John Clifton/ IT is ninth versus 10th as Warrington Wolves face Castleford Tigers bidding for a pleasing win eight days before their appearance in the Challenge Cup Final. The Wire are four points behind the play-offs places and need the points to stay in touch while also gaining some winning momentum before the big clash with Hull KR at Wembley. Advertisement Check out all of our pre-match build-up to tonight's game below as well as some key matchday information... Warrington Wolves vs Castleford Tigers; Tickets, TV channels and times, match referee As usual, tickets can still be purchased online right up until kick-off while cash turnstiles will be in operation in the South and West Stands. For those wanting to purchase seated tickets in the North and East Stands, the North Stand ticket windows will be open from 5pm. Turnstiles will open early to allow those wanting to watch the curtain-raiser between the two clubs' academy sides entry into the ground at no extra cost. That game kicks off at 5.35pm. Advertisement Tonight's game, which kicks off at 8pm, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports + Marcus Griffiths will referee tonight's game, with Chris Kendall on video referee duty. Warrington Wolves vs Castleford Tigers; pre-match build-up More: "Everyone else is talking about Wembley, not me and the team' More: Something Sam Burgess is asking Wire fans to do regarding the season so far More: 21-MAN SQUAD: Wire set to make changes in last match before cup final More: Joe Philbin on a rare start and what cost his side against Hull KR
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3 days ago
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"Everyone else is talking about Wembley, not me and the team'
WEMBLEY talk is not on the lips of Sam Burgess, his Warrington Wolves coaching staff and players. Although the Challenge Cup Final clash with Hull Kingston Rovers at the iconic national stadium is looming large, The Wire head coach says all focus is on delivering a much-needed performance against Castleford Tigers in Super League on Friday night. On the back of three successive defeats, Burgess' boys have slid four points adrift of the play-offs places and need the points. 'Everyone else is talking about Wembley, not me and the team,' he said. 'Willie Peters (Hull KR coach) will be in the same boat, everyone will be talking to him about Wembley. 'I understand it's what everyone's talking about, which is fair enough. We all accept it, you can't hide from it, but my job as a coach is to get the players ready to go this week and give a great performance.' With his side now 12 points behind leaders Hull KR and 10 adrift of Wigan Warriors, what does he believe is still achievable in Super League this season? 'I've got my idea about that but we've got a bit in front of us for now,' said Burgess. 'Right now, it's important for us to focus on this week because we all know what's coming next week and you can't get distracted about that. 'Next week will take care of itself. After Wembley, we'll start having a look at a couple of things but for now it's about getting our performance right this week.'
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6 days ago
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Why having to go all out against Castleford is a good thing for Warrington Wolves
WITH a Challenge Cup Final on the horizon, conversations about squad rotation usually dominate the build-up to the final Super League game before Wembley. For Warrington Wolves, however, that is a luxury they are unlikely to have – but could that be a good thing? Prop Joe Philbin believes having no alternative but to go into Friday's clash with Castleford Tigers at full-throttle will help them out as they look to build confidence heading into their big date with Hull KR. Even looking at the Super League table, it is a game The Wire could do with winning to avoid extending what is already their worst run of consecutive league defeats under Sam Burgess and avoid them being cut further adrift of the play-offs. 'In the past, it would have been a tricky thing to deal with,' said Philbin, who missed last year's Challenge Cup Final having sustained an injury just two weeks before the game. 'I've been in that kind of situation where we've rested people but we don't have the luxury of being able to do that this year. 'We have to go full force and I think that helps us. 'You just want to go in with a bit of confidence and playing well. Cas have been going well so we're looking forward to it.' It would appear unlikely that any of Warrington's injured stars will be risked for Friday's Round 13 game at The Halliwell Jones Stadium, with two more picked up during the Wembley 'dress rehearsal' against Hull KR last weekend that saw a depleted Wire side beaten 31-12. Oli Leyland (knee) and Jordy Crowther (ankle) join the walking wounded, which could bring more opportunities for those on the fringes of the first team. Hooker Ben Hartill and forwards Max Wood and Tom Whitehead came into the 17 last week and Philbin says whoever comes in, they have the full faith of their teammates behind them. And while things are difficult currently, the Warringtonian front-rower believes being written off suits them. 'One man's downfall in a team game is another man's opportunity,' he said. 'We see all of these lads in training so we've got so much confidence in them. 'I think some of our best performances this year have been when our backs have been against the wall – I think we thrive in that environment. 'I feel confident and excited for the next few weeks. 'Cas have been playing pretty well recently so we'll fly into that game, and then it's Wembley. 'Whoever turns up on the day will win but it's a huge game and I can't wait for it.'
