Wakefield hang on for huge win in Toulouse
Wakefield Trinity secured a significant victory against Toulouse Olympique in the Super League, overcoming an early deficit. The team scored four tries after falling behind 8-0, showcasing resilience despite a late rally from Toulouse. This win strengthens Wakefield's position in the league, while Toulouse remains near the bottom.
- ▪Wakefield came back from an 8-0 deficit to win 22-18 against Toulouse.
- ▪The team scored four unanswered tries, with Jazz Tevaga among the scorers.
- ▪Wakefield's victory marks their eighth win of the Super League season, solidifying their fifth-place standing.
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Wakefield hang on for huge win in ToulouseImage source, SWpix.comImage caption, Jazz Tevaga scored one of Wakefield's four triesPublished23 May 2026, 19:11 BSTUpdated 13 minutes agoBetfred Super LeagueToulouse (8) 18Tries: Roumanos, Ashall-Bott, Ulberg Goals: Shorrocks 3Wakefield (10) 22Tries: Pratt, Faatili, Tevaga, Nikotemo Goals: Rourke 3Wakefield withstood a late Toulouse rally as they battled back from 8-0 down to win and keep up the pressure on Hull KR and Warrington in the Super League.Daryl Powell's side scored twice inside five first-half minutes to turn the game around after Toulouse made a flying start in the Stade Ernest Wallon when James Roumanos went over.Wakefield scored four unanswered tries through Oliver Pratt, Caius Faatili, Jazz Tevaga and Seth Nikotemo, before Josh…
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