Warrington outplay scoreless St Helens to put pressure on Kristian Woolf

• Warrington 19-0 St Helens• First defeat without a point for champions since 2016One win from the opening two games of a Super League season is nothing ordinarily worth shouting about. But when the calibre of opposition and the circumstances Warrington have had to endure in the opening fortnight are considered, it can be understood why there is an early-season buzz surrounding the Wolves.Having battled valiantly for an hour last week a man light at Wigan, the Wolves were not only worthy victors here against the Super League champions, St Helens, but also thoroughly impressive throughout. Kristian Woolf’s reign as St Helens coach is only two games old but he is already facing an injury crisis unlike anything his predecessor, Justin Holbrook, dealt with last season. With the World Club Challenge against Sydney Roosters a fortnight away their mounting injury list - and their first “nilling” since 2016 - is far from ideal timing. Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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