Warrington Wolves vs Hull KR Preview & Prediction | 2025 Challenge Cup | Final
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Warrington Wolves return to Wembley hoping for a better outcome than last year as they face Super League leaders Hull KR in the first major final of the season.
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Warrington Wolves team news: Skipper returns to the fold
Captain George Williams is back from injury and leads Warrington Wolves into battle, whilst boss Sam Burgess has named both Jordy Crowther and Toby King despite both being doubtful through injury.
Squad: Jordy Crowther, Ben Currie, Matt Dufty, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, James Harrison, Adam Holroyd, Toby King, Arron Lindop, Joe Philbin, Sam Powell, Stefan Ratchford, Dan Russell, Marc Sneyd, Rodrick Tai, Jake Thewlis, Josh Thewlis, Paul Vaughan, George Williams, Max Wood, Luke Yates, Connor Wrench
Hull KR team news: McIlorum makes squad
After missing the past eight weeks with a bicep injury, Micky McIlorum has been named among Hull KR’s 21-man squad for the final. Willie Peters will also have Jared Waerea-Hargreaves available following a two-game suspension.
Squad: Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Joe Burgess, Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May, Sauaso Sue, Jez Litten, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Dean Hadley, James Batchelor, Elliot Minchella, Micky McIlorum, Sam Luckley, Jai Whitbread, Jack Broadbent, Danny Richardson, Kelepi Tanginoa, Jack Brown, Eribe Doro, Bill Leyland, Harvey Horne
Warrington Wolves vs Hull KR prediction
Hull KR have been the best team across this season’s Super League and have backed that up with a fantastic Challenge Cup campaign, beating the likes of inter-city rivals Hull FC and Catalans Dragons on their way to the final. They arrive at Wembley on the back of a seven-match winning streak across all competitions, which includes a 12-31 victory over Warrington Wolves, their opponents here.
The Wire have been far more inconsistent in terms of results, winning three and losing four of their last seven. However, one of those victories was the all-important 21-14 triumph against Leigh Leopards to book a second consecutive Challenge Cup final. Wigan Warriors broke Warrington hearts last year and that will no doubt be fresh in the mind of their squad.
However, the reality is that Hull KR are a stronger all-round team, playing better rugby and far more consistent than Warrington. They are unlikely to be overawed by the occasion and are expected to rise to the challenge. Back Willie Peters’ men to bring the Challenge Cup back to Craven Park for just the second time in their history.
Warrington Wolves vs Hull KR tip: Hull KR to win
