Sam Burgess, head coach of Warrington Wolves, faced a challenging post-match scenario following his team’s narrow 10-8 defeat to Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League semi-final. The match was marked by a controversial try and a series of missed opportunities, leading to a candid reflection from Burgess.
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🎙️ Sam Burgess’ Post-Match Reflections
On the team’s performance:
“I’m disappointed. We came here to win and we didn’t, so I’m disappointed with that. We showed loads of spirit which I knew we would. We knew the start would be hard because we were coming off a six-day turnaround. We knew they would be fresher than us early and I thought we managed it okay, but the tries we conceded were pretty soft.”
Regarding the controversial try by Joe Burgess:
“The Burgess try – I don’t even know if it’s a try. I don’t know what the ref sees or how he can send it up as a try. He takes about ten looks at it. So if you take that long to look at it, how do you send it up as a try? It’s very hard to overturn it when you can’t see anything. It’s disappointing that was part of the game but it’s probably not what cost us.”
On the use of technology in decision-making:
“It doesn’t matter what I think. It’s for the people who make the rules. We’re all fans of the game and we all want to see a fair contest. He doesn’t know – nobody knows. Let’s get the technology to tell us the answer.”
Acknowledging missed opportunities:
“I think so because we had a couple of chances that we didn’t quite take. You’ve got to give Hull KR a lot of credit – they’re a great side and they’ve had a great year. They made us work hard early and expend a lot of energy.”
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🏆 Hull KR’s Historic Victory
Hull Kingston Rovers secured their first Challenge Cup title since 1980 with an 8-6 victory over Warrington Wolves. The decisive moment came late in the game when Tyrone May’s kick allowed Tom Davies to score a crucial try, leveling the game before Mikey Lewis converted to secure the win. Despite Warrington’s strong performance, led by Marc Sneyd, the team suffered its second consecutive Challenge Cup final defeat.
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🧠 Marc Sneyd’s Impact and Injury Concerns
Marc Sneyd, a seasoned scrum-half recently signed from Salford amidst their financial troubles, showed remarkable form in the semi-final despite a fractured eye socket. His big-game experience proved crucial against Hull KR. However, concerns have arisen regarding his fitness, with reports indicating that he may have sustained an injury during the match. The extent of the injury is yet to be confirmed, and further assessments are expected in the coming days.
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🔄 Looking Ahead
Despite the defeat, Sam Burgess
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