Thousands Attend Open-Top Bus Parade After Wakefield Trinity Wins Super League Title
Thousands of rugby league supporters gathered to watch an open-top bus parade following Wakefield Trinity's victory as Super League champions. Trinity secured the title by defeating Warrington Wolves 23-10 in the Grand Final at Old Trafford, marking their first championship since 1968. The celebration included a civic reception and a subsequent fan event.
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According to BBC UK, thousands of rugby league enthusiasts attended an open-top bus parade after Wakefield Trinity was crowned Super League champions. Trinity achieved this by defeating Warrington Wolves with a score of 23-10 in Saturday's Grand Final held at Old Trafford, which represented their initial title win since 1968, predating the establishment of Super League.
Two buses, transporting players and staff, traveled from the club's venue at Belle Vue to Wakefield Town Hall for a civic reception. Fullback Max Jowitt, who has made 188 appearances for Trinity and scored three goals in the final, described the parade as an "unbelievable" experience, adding that the fans, the city, and the trophy were all unbelievable. Fans lined the streets in the city center to view the buses, which arrived at Wakefield Town Hall around 15:00.
Jane Robinson, who became a Wakefield Trinity supporter through her late husband who supported the team from childhood, was present at the game at Old Trafford, where the team became only the sixth club to win the Super League title. She stated that the atmosphere was "absolutely out of this world" and "electric," and commented that the achievement was good for Wakefield.
Young fan Jasper, who was wearing a tri-colored wig purchased by his grandfather, mentioned that everyone was shouting and screaming whenever Trinity scored a try. His mother, Sarah, added that it was an "incredible feeling." Claire Slater, who was with her son Cohen, expressed feeling "absolutely ecstatic," noting that they wanted to attend the parade to experience the atmosphere after the electric feeling at the ground the previous day. Melvyn Moyes, who was in the city center with his brother Ken to support the team, remarked on the atmosphere being "buzzing" and stated that Wakefield was back.
After the reception concluded, a free fan celebration was held at WX on Union Street, featuring player appearances, speeches, and highlights from the Grand Final displayed on large screens.
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