WARRINGTON Wolves created a little piece of history when they became the first ever Rugby League team to win a game in Barcelona beating the Catalan Dragons 12-24 in front of a crowd of more than 18,000 at the Olympic Stadium.
Trailing 10-6 at the break the Wolves bounced back to create a party atmosphere for the 1,500 plus travelling fans.
Chris Bridge gave the Wolves the perfect start scoring early on with Chris Hicks landing a touchline conversion to make it 0-6.
But cheered on by a partisan crowd the Dragons roared back with tries from Jason Croaker and Cyril Stacul to lead 10-6 at the break.
A Bosc penalty early in the second half made it 12-6 but Warrington were on level terms when Matt King went over with Hicks adding the extras.
Warrington took the lead when a grubber kick from Simon Grix sent winger Chris Riley over and Hicks again added the extras.
The Dragons had an effort ruled out by the video referee and then Jon Clarke showed a fine turn of pace to score wide out 10 minutes from time to send the travelling fans into party mood.
Hicks added a late penalty to complete the scoring and ensure Warrington went down in history as the first ever Rugby League team to record a victory in Barcelona.
WARRINGTON Wolves created a little piece of history when they became the first ever Rugby League team to win a game in Barcelona beating the Catalan Dragons 12-24 in front of a crowd of more than 18,000 at the Olympic Stadium.
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
