ESL ESL Warrington - News, Views and Crews

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England international Matty Ashton has extended his contract with Warrington Wolves until the end of the 2026 Super League season.

The 24-year-old full-back or winger has 35 tries in 54 games for the Wire since his move from Championship side Swinton Lions for the 2020 campaign.

Seven tries in 10 games in 2023 led to Ashton's England squad inclusion and subsequent debut against France.

 

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Betfred Super League
Warrington (12) 32
Tries: Thewlis 2, Ashton 2, Williams Goals: Ratchford 6
Wakefield (12) 18
Tries: Smith, Tanginoa, Ashurst Goals: Dagger 3

Warrington returned to the top of Super League as they eventually saw off valiant strugglers Wakefield Trinity.

It took the 53rd-minute dismissal of Kiwi forward Kevin Proctor to turn the contest after bottom club Wakefield had gone in drawing 12-12 at the break.

Morgan Smith and Kelepi Tanginoa crossed for the visitors to cancel out two early converted Josh Thewlis tries.

But second-half tries for Matty Ashton (2) and George Williams condemned Trinity to an 11th straight loss.

Matty Ashurst did score a third try for Wakefield, converted by Will Dagger, for his third successful kick, to bring back them almost within range at 26-18, but Wire again closed the door, with winger Ashton's second converted try of the night.