Warrington bounced back from Betfred Challenge Cup semi-final heartbreak with a 24-16 win at Toulouse to move up to joint-second in the Super League.
Sam Burgess’ Wolves had lost out in emphatic fashion to Hull KR last Sunday to miss out on a trip to Wembley, but produced a superb first-half display to win in France.
Toby King, Josh Smith and Max Wood gave Wolves an 18-0 lead at the break and although Olly Ashall-Bolt responded twice for Toulouse, King had already added a second to ensure the visitors returned to Warrington with a bonus-point triumph.
Only six minutes had been played when King went over after excellent play by Josh Thewlis before the creator played his part at the other end to keep Burgess’ men ahead.
Wolves had to work hard to regain a foothold in the contest, but made their territory count when Smith finished off in the 27th minute before Wood rounded off a fine first 40 with another score.
King completed his brace after 52 minutes with a superb dummy to put the away side 24-0 up, but Toulouse finished strong.
Mathieu Jussaume immediately got Toulouse off the mark before Ashall-Bolt further reduced the deficit with 21 minutes left.
When Marc Sneyd, who kicked eight points, was sent to the sin-bin soon after for Wolves, they faced a period of pressure.
But whilst Ashall-Bolt went over again for Toulouse, it finished 24-16 to send Warrington up to second level on points with Leeds, who have played a fixture more.
Super League Round 11 results/fixtures – live on Sky Sports
Friday May 15
Wigan Warriors 24-4 Leeds Rhinos
Wakefield Trinity 58-10 Catalans Dragons
Saturday May 16
York Knights 18-24 Castleford Tigers
Leigh Leopards 16-20 Hull KR
Toulouse Olympique 16-24 Warrington Wolves
Sunday May 17
3pm: Bradford Bulls v Hull FC
2026 Super League – key dates and what to look out for
- Super League in Paris: Sat Jun 6: Catalans Dragons vs Wigan Warriors (Paris), 6.30pm UK (Sky Sports)
- Magic Weekend: July 4-July 5
- Rivals Round reversed: July 23-July 26
- Elimination Play-offs: September 19-September 20
- Play-off semi-finals: September 26-September 27
- Grand Final: October 3, Old Trafford
Sky Sports will again show every game of the Super League live this season – including two matches in each round exclusively live, with the remaining five matches each week shown on Sky Sports+
