LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In a clash of the Burgess brothers, Warrington Wolves emerged victorious with a hard-fought 20-12 win over Huddersfield Giants in the opening round of the Betfred Super League.
Head coach Sam Burgess, leading the charge for the Wolves, faced off against his younger sibling Tom Burgess, making his debut for the Giants after returning from the NRL.
The battle of the brothers added an extra layer of intensity to an already fierce matchup.
Despite a rusty start, Warrington dug deep and fought back from a 6-4 deficit at halftime.
Giants' stand-off Tui Lolohea, celebrating his 250th career appearance, opened the scoring with a try, converted by Danny Richardson.
However, Warrington answered back with Aaron Lindop's try just before the break.
The Wolves came out firing in the second half, with tries from winger Matty Ashton and centre Toby King propelling them to a 14-6 lead.
Although Crowther's try for the Giants narrowed the gap to 14-12 with time ticking down, Dufty's late converted try secured the victory for Warrington.
It was a hard-fought battle, reminiscent of Rugby League's gritty roots, with both teams leaving it all on the field.
The win for the Wolves was a testament to their resilience and determination in the face of adversity, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season ahead.