:00:45. > :00:50.A game so controversial in France that rugby league was banned by a
:00:50. > :00:56.French government and was not allowed to be called rugby until as
:00:56. > :01:01.recently as 1991. But it is booming, thanks to the achievements and
:01:01. > :01:11.exploits of the Catalan Dragons, not beaten at home in all of 2012
:01:11. > :01:11.
:01:11. > :01:56.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 44 seconds
:01:56. > :02:02.and putting the be Wolves to the I love that. It is called Don't
:02:02. > :02:12.Make Me Love You. It really does produce intense pressure, this
:02:12. > :02:13.
:02:14. > :02:18.competition and this is the draw Warrington Wolves have a proud
:02:18. > :02:25.Challenge Cup history, winning it seven times in total and twice at
:02:25. > :02:30.Wembley in the past three years. They have lost only one of their
:02:30. > :02:37.last 15 Challenge Cup matches and look convincing in their match
:02:37. > :02:42.against Bradford here. In a plea best second yet in the competition,
:02:42. > :02:46.Catalan reached the first Challenge Cup Final at the new Wembley,
:02:46. > :02:50.beaten by St Helens but stay got a taste of what it is about and the
:02:50. > :02:56.Dragons have been in stunning form, 4th in the table and capable of
:02:56. > :03:02.beating anybody at home. Catalan have not lost a home match in the
:03:02. > :03:06.Challenge Cup. The challenge is on for be team and for Tony Smith.
:03:06. > :03:11.Brett option could be massively influential, the 34-year-old
:03:11. > :03:18.fullback. A lot of the Warrington faithful have made the journey out.
:03:18. > :03:22.They have either gone into put in Yom, or Barcelona, not far away.
:03:22. > :03:32.Sunglasses are very much the order of the day. It is very summit. --
:03:32. > :03:37.
:03:37. > :03:45.per been Yom. -- sudden France. -- South France. On the Mediterranean
:03:45. > :03:49.coast, Jonathan Davies, lucky man. What is it like out there? It is
:03:49. > :03:55.cloudy and very windy. I think Warrington will be happy with that.
:03:55. > :04:05.It was very hard in training but a lot colder today. We have got a
:04:05. > :04:10.concern about the thickness of Scott Dureau. -- fitness. Yes, he
:04:10. > :04:14.does play. They had a bit of a worry about ligament damage but it
:04:14. > :04:24.was just a bit of bruising. A bit of pain but I think he will be 100
:04:24. > :04:25.
:04:25. > :04:33.%. He was a training earlier. I think everybody is fit and ready.
:04:33. > :04:39.What do you expect today? It is very difficult. Warrington, as you
:04:39. > :04:42.mentioned, they did not do well here last time. I think if the
:04:42. > :04:48.Warrington forwards can match the Dragons up front, because they are
:04:48. > :04:56.very physical, I think they might not be too far behind. They will be
:04:56. > :05:02.targeted by the Catalan Dragons. It is very difficult to separate them.
:05:02. > :05:11.Nobody really thinks, who are the favourites and who are not. The
:05:12. > :05:18.weather plays best will sneak it. - the players that play best. What
:05:18. > :05:24.is it going to be like, is it a sell-out? I am not in shot. I do
:05:24. > :05:33.not think it will be but it will be very noisy at was there. -- I am
:05:33. > :05:42.not certain. -- noisy at this step. It will be a fizzling encountered.
:05:42. > :05:50.-- noisy conditions. What about the strength of these two teams. First,
:05:50. > :05:57.what makes Warrington successful? They were the Challenge Cup holders
:05:57. > :06:01.in 2010 and 2009. That is important in these big elimination games. And
:06:01. > :06:06.the experience of Brett Hodgson and Lee Mears, they bring a style of
:06:06. > :06:11.rugby league that they pushed to the limit. They play positive and
:06:11. > :06:18.they are encouraged to play in an open style. The fans like that and
:06:18. > :06:23.they are backed up by Trent Water House and Ben Westwood. The attack
:06:23. > :06:29.is experienced and positive and they are hard to defend against.
:06:29. > :06:35.What about Catalan? Everything that he said, and more. They are the
:06:35. > :06:40.best teams in the competition. They are owed expansive and a boat
:06:40. > :06:45.shifted the ball where other teams would not. -- they are both
:06:45. > :06:49.expansive and they both shifted the ball where other teams do not. The
:06:49. > :06:54.staff have encouraged them to say that if they can make a pass, make
:06:54. > :07:00.a break, keep it going. Keep it going as long as they camp. With
:07:00. > :07:07.people like Steven Menzies and Henderson, absolutely believe it,
:07:07. > :07:13.it is going to be that way. both of them are fighting for a
:07:14. > :07:17.Challenge Cup. We saw the match between the most successful team in
:07:17. > :07:27.Challenge Cup history, Wigan and the second most successful, St
:07:27. > :07:32.
:07:32. > :07:41.them. There are many people on both sides that wants to be in the
:07:41. > :07:51.action today by. It is bouncing awkwardly it. Taken by Shenton! And
:07:51. > :07:52.
:07:52. > :08:02.a touchdown by Wellens. St Helens have the lead. He is not getting
:08:02. > :08:12.
:08:12. > :08:20.hold of that. And Tomkins has it is the same person. -- again,
:08:20. > :08:30.they are aimed. He has beaten Wellens. He has beaten them all and
:08:30. > :08:42.
:08:42. > :08:52.he has put Wigan in a commanding try. They have beaten St Helens by
:08:52. > :08:55.
:08:55. > :09:03.and he was at the match on Friday night and he would have been
:09:03. > :09:11.cheering after Tommy golden levelled. A good effort, actually.
:09:11. > :09:16.But the class of Leeds, you can see that. They were in sensational form.
:09:16. > :09:21.This player kicked 10 out of 10 conversions. Leeds were comfortable
:09:21. > :09:27.winners and were the first team through to the semi-finals. Just
:09:27. > :09:35.through to the semi-finals. Just confirmation... Him it will be I
:09:35. > :09:45.their Catalan, -- it will be I do Catalan or Warrington and
:09:45. > :09:47.
:09:47. > :09:57.Huddersfield or London Broncos. -- How do you prefer the -- prepare
:09:57. > :09:58.
:09:58. > :10:02.the team for the journey to the Catalan Dragons Stadium? The trip
:10:02. > :10:07.is very important. That is where the staff is really accountable.
:10:07. > :10:12.You start with nutrition. What are we going to eat when we are there?
:10:12. > :10:20.You might start with the body clock. We might trained at the same time
:10:20. > :10:24.in the UK. They might West games to help the blood flavour. You might
:10:24. > :10:33.have pressure in the cargo of the aircraft and that can cause injury
:10:33. > :10:42.problems. It's also, rehydration, getting warmer. He wants to subject
:10:42. > :10:46.them to a bit of heat in order for the body to adjust but not too much.
:10:46. > :10:49.The manager thinks that travelling is the equivalent of a training
:10:50. > :10:55.session and they have to do that every second week and some people
:10:55. > :11:02.think they did not quite had it right. Did Stadio early enough? Did
:11:02. > :11:05.they do the right things? They have got to get the consistency.
:11:05. > :11:15.that is why Tony Smith got them there early and gave them time to
:11:15. > :11:18.
:11:18. > :11:23.adjust. We can listen to his You were ringing the changes last
:11:23. > :11:27.week and rested a few players. This is an important match, isn't it?
:11:27. > :11:33.Yes, we have tried to do everything to build it up in the best way we
:11:33. > :11:37.can. It is a tough challenge coming here. We probably did not put in
:11:37. > :11:41.the performance we would have liked last time. We tried to do
:11:42. > :11:49.everything better this time with preparation. We are up against a
:11:49. > :11:53.good team. We are looking forward to that challenge. Way you a bit
:11:53. > :12:02.surprised by the Catalan Dragons? We thought it was a bit of a
:12:02. > :12:11.smokescreen. They are very good players. We are ready for them. It
:12:11. > :12:17.is likely to bring out a better game for us as well. We hope that
:12:17. > :12:21.the preparation will pay half. have talked about Warrington being
:12:21. > :12:25.a good Challenge Cup side and rising to the occasion. We have got
:12:25. > :12:30.some history, but that is all history and we are making different
:12:30. > :12:33.history if we can. It helps when some of the players have
:12:33. > :12:42.experienced the big matches in the Challenge Cup and knockout matches
:12:42. > :12:45.like this. We hope that will play in our favour. This is only the
:12:45. > :12:49.second time in Challenge Cup history that these teams have met.
:12:49. > :12:59.They have been talking about history and we can have a look at
:12:59. > :13:08.
:13:08. > :13:18.pedigree. After that this did in 1974, they had to wait a long time
:13:18. > :13:27.for the next Challenge Cup. After 35 years, the Challenge Cup is back
:13:27. > :13:36.with his club! He is thinking about the kick to the corner. Superb!
:13:36. > :13:41.Superb! They are building it in. Wembley winners twice. Warrington
:13:41. > :13:45.are in the next once again in this campaign, enjoying victories
:13:45. > :13:50.against Huddersfield and Wigan. A couple of problems followed but
:13:50. > :13:58.they are back to winning ways after wins against Salford put them third
:13:58. > :14:04.in the Super League table. Catalan Dragons might be in their infancy
:14:04. > :14:08.but they have established their traditions already. In 2007, they
:14:08. > :14:17.were the first French team to reach the final but they bound St Helens
:14:17. > :14:23.too strong, going down 35-8. Five years later they are much stronger.
:14:23. > :14:26.Wins against Bradford were followed by terrific results, including this
:14:26. > :14:32.fight back against St Helens, taking them to the top of the Super
:14:32. > :14:42.League for the first time ever. A win against Huddersfield last
:14:42. > :14:44.
:14:44. > :14:49.weekend continued their unbeaten These teams are very, very close in
:14:49. > :14:55.the Super League table in terms of possession and statistics with
:14:55. > :15:03.points scored and against. They are both very similar. Only Wigan have
:15:03. > :15:07.scored more tries then Catalan and Warrington. They have played
:15:07. > :15:13.expansive rugby and that is why they have got quite a lot of errors
:15:13. > :15:23.in that chart. Catalan have got eight game in hand and could
:15:23. > :15:24.
:15:24. > :15:30.Going to be pretty exciting. What about the Warrington fans? It has
:15:30. > :15:37.not been easy for Warrington fans. Lot a lot of time to buy tickets.
:15:37. > :15:47.But some of them have made it over. When it did you get your tickets?
:15:47. > :15:49.
:15:49. > :15:59.Whenever drop was made. -- when the they draw was made. We came over on
:15:59. > :15:59.
:15:59. > :16:09.Friday. The weather has been brilliant. This is Josefa. Hello.
:16:09. > :16:10.
:16:10. > :16:14.Are you going to win? Yes. How we let go today? It should be good. It
:16:14. > :16:24.has cooled down a bit from yesterday. You had a rough time
:16:24. > :16:25.
:16:25. > :16:31.when you came over here last time. Yes, but I hope it will be a good
:16:31. > :16:39.game. What do you think there score will
:16:39. > :16:42.be? I do not know! What ever happens, he will win man
:16:42. > :16:52.of the match. That is the home dressing room. You were telling me
:16:52. > :16:57.
:16:57. > :17:02.that the colours, they are called blood and gold. Something like that.
:17:02. > :17:06.It is a reflection of the area. They are a very proud people.
:17:06. > :17:12.terms of the strength of French rugby league, Leon Pryce has
:17:12. > :17:21.decided to go and play their, the first Englishman. They have picked
:17:21. > :17:29.first Englishman. They have picked a good one, he can win any game. He
:17:29. > :17:39.can score tries, make tries. He will expose any weakness in any
:17:39. > :17:40.
:17:40. > :17:47.defence. That was them winning the trophy. He seems to have settled in
:17:47. > :17:57.very well. He is playing well. is. If he gets is based, he will
:17:57. > :17:59.
:17:59. > :18:09.make tries and scored tries. -- gets space. He has formed a great
:18:09. > :18:12.
:18:12. > :18:22.partnership with Thomas Bosc. Leon Pryce is the icing on the cake for
:18:22. > :18:24.
:18:24. > :18:34.Catalan. Trent Robinson speaks fluent French, but was speaking
:18:34. > :18:37.
:18:37. > :18:45.English when he was interviewed. Thomas Bosc... Harling Scott Dureau
:18:46. > :18:51.back is a good boost. He is good to go. We will not gamble with him. It
:18:51. > :18:57.was an injury that was either going to be played or not played. He will
:18:57. > :19:07.be a right to do got today. much being well your victory over
:19:07. > :19:18.
:19:18. > :19:23.Warrington have? Lam. This is a cup game. -- none. I will not be
:19:23. > :19:26.expecting the same game as we played a few weeks ago.
:19:26. > :19:34.Absolutely impossible to predict what will happen over the match.
:19:34. > :19:44.But how do you think it will start? Very important how its stars.
:19:44. > :19:45.
:19:45. > :19:55.Yesterday's match started poorly. - - it starts. You have to make sure
:19:55. > :19:57.
:19:57. > :20:02.that you tackle. I saw Warrington him pride to us. I think they are
:20:02. > :20:10.ready to go. The teams are a bite to emerge into the sunlight at the
:20:10. > :20:20.Stade Gilbert Brutus. Let's have your work to our commentary team.
:20:20. > :20:34.
:20:35. > :20:41.Jonathan Davies and Ray French. Warrington Wolves. Catalans are
:20:41. > :20:48.wearing a specially designed Challenge Cup jersey. The two teams,
:20:48. > :20:58.a surprise inclusion of a Scott Dureau. Thomas Bosc has moved out
:20:58. > :21:18.
:21:18. > :21:28.line there. A place for young Gareth O'Brien. He has the
:21:28. > :21:42.
:21:42. > :21:52.confidence of the coach for half expecting that the midfield will be
:21:52. > :21:53.
:21:53. > :22:03.the battleground where matters will experience as a Super League
:22:03. > :22:04.
:22:04. > :22:14.referee. Kicking off into quite a strong breeze. Yes, it is a step
:22:14. > :22:14.
:22:14. > :22:24.breeze. -- stiff breeze. But it is not too hot. Really looking forward
:22:24. > :22:39.
:22:39. > :22:49.Warrington. No, it is not that hot. That was a very early kick. I
:22:49. > :22:57.thought he would go for the 40-20, but kept straight at Hodgson.
:22:57. > :23:04.Warrington are in their traditional colours. Interesting jersey for the
:23:04. > :23:14.Catalan Dragons. It looks like Dewsbury. It is a long times as I
:23:14. > :23:15.
:23:15. > :23:24.saw them play, but yes, very similar. -- since I saw them play.
:23:24. > :23:34.That was a very good run by Chris Hill. Thomas Bosc moved out to the
:23:34. > :23:51.
:23:51. > :24:01.winger position with the return of assembled here. That was a high
:24:01. > :24:05.
:24:05. > :24:15.tackle. That was a clumsy effort. I am sure Scott Dureau would try and
:24:15. > :24:21.
:24:21. > :24:31.use his position. Tried to scotch Warrington and aware on their short
:24:31. > :24:34.
:24:34. > :24:40.side. I think they might try and get Lee Briars. Knock-on. It seems
:24:40. > :24:45.a bit of nervousness down there. It is a very close to tie. Yes, it is
:24:45. > :24:53.a very tough tie. As Trent Robinson says, it is not as Super League
:24:53. > :25:03.game, if you lose, your out. There is a big prize at the end of this.
:25:03. > :25:20.
:25:20. > :25:27.Good scrummage and Pickup by Ian running. Yes, its solid there.
:25:27. > :25:37.dangerous player, moving down that right hand side. Good passing their.
:25:37. > :26:12.
:26:12. > :26:22.Scott Dureau, Remi Casty. Looking skipper today. -- Lee Briars is the
:26:22. > :26:49.
:26:49. > :26:55.But a bad knock-on. Yes, it was. came in as such a fine angle.
:26:55. > :27:02.Looking to get on the inside of his man. He has been very successful
:27:02. > :27:06.since his arrival here from Warrington this season. Apart from
:27:06. > :27:12.all the travelling, it is a great part of the world had to live. I
:27:12. > :27:17.can see why a lot of players would like to come down here and enjoy it.
:27:18. > :27:27.It certainly is. Hodgson tried to get the ball moving down that right
:27:28. > :27:28.
:27:28. > :27:36.hand side. Good tackling by Louis Anderson. The sun is coming out now.
:27:36. > :27:46.The cloud cover has gone a little bit. Once at the sun comes out, it
:27:46. > :27:48.
:27:48. > :27:58.will warm up considerably. Catalan Dragons will try and utilise of the
:27:58. > :28:14.
:28:14. > :28:18.Scott Dureau. Good play! Menzies! Not the best of passes. Great space
:28:18. > :28:28.created by Scott Dureau. You do not see the pass behind the thus
:28:28. > :28:39.
:28:39. > :28:46.warding runner. He gets on the outside. -- the outside of honour.
:28:46. > :28:51.He will be disappointed with that. He will. You can see he's got
:28:51. > :29:01.Dureau run at the outside prop. Creates an overlap. That was a good
:29:01. > :29:16.
:29:16. > :29:26.experienced campaigner. Trent Waterhouse has less experience.
:29:26. > :29:52.
:29:52. > :30:02.Warrington Wolves. Mick Higham to Hodgson. What a superb pass. And he
:30:02. > :30:08.
:30:08. > :30:18.is in! Terrific try at the corner. Passing from Lee Briars and Hodgson.
:30:18. > :30:20.
:30:20. > :30:27.Monaghan diving in. Two a dummy runners. The care end so tight.
:30:28. > :30:37.has to get round his man and get in there. That is agree to finish. A
:30:38. > :30:52.
:30:52. > :31:02.having a word and explaining what he was saying. -- the assistant
:31:02. > :31:04.
:31:04. > :31:11.coach. That is top class. Not many players achieve that. He is a good
:31:11. > :31:21.finisher and what a player, this man. Bridge Hodgson. Dare I say, a
:31:21. > :31:30.
:31:31. > :31:37.veteran of 33 years. -- Brett Hodgson. Kicking into the wind. 157
:31:37. > :31:41.goals in his career in England. And there is another one. He lofted
:31:41. > :31:49.high and played it into the wind. Warrington are already into the
:31:49. > :31:55.lead. A really good, floated pass. That is a very good finish. A great
:31:55. > :32:03.start for Warrington are. He was ball-watching a little bit and he
:32:03. > :32:13.was coming into tight and that was a beautiful pass. He is running
:32:13. > :32:39.
:32:39. > :32:45.is a player that wants to do the simple. Taking the ball up.
:32:45. > :32:55.that is what a prop has got to do. A good kick. A little bit far but
:32:55. > :33:03.
:33:03. > :33:08.confidence. The first attack on the right-hand side. We have found it
:33:08. > :33:18.very difficult to separate these teams. Warrington's third in the
:33:18. > :33:30.
:33:30. > :33:40.Super League and Catalan 4th with a referee some stick. Very, very good
:33:40. > :33:43.
:33:43. > :33:53.tackle. Coming in very well. Six now. Very simple, isn't it?
:33:53. > :34:22.
:34:22. > :34:32.Warrington so far. That is the best cannot get away. A penalty.
:34:32. > :34:42.pressure is now building. Over the top, he says and you cannot afford
:34:42. > :34:42.
:34:42. > :34:52.to give those. We will have a look and see what he does. I just think
:34:52. > :35:03.
:35:03. > :35:12.he looked a bit lost on the wing. Higham again. Just a metre short.
:35:12. > :35:18.Good tackling again. Anderson. did not think he was expecting that.
:35:18. > :35:28.He thought it was a dummy runner. Joel Monaghan going up. He has got
:35:28. > :35:34.
:35:34. > :35:39.checking to see whether that is a tea macro. -- try. I did not think
:35:39. > :35:49.he is looking for a try. I think he is looking for interference. Was
:35:49. > :35:52.
:35:53. > :36:01.the ball taken behind? I think that has played on, hasn't it? That came
:36:01. > :36:11.from Monaghan. He is looking to see if he should start to play again.
:36:11. > :36:13.
:36:13. > :36:21.Is that offside? Did it come off that Catalan player? I think it is
:36:21. > :36:29.Monaghan that takes it. It's just gets above them. It comes off the
:36:29. > :36:39.leg. I do not think the winner touched it. It probably should be a
:36:39. > :36:43.
:36:43. > :36:50.Catalan bull. -- ball. We will wait and see what the video referee says.
:36:50. > :36:58.Obstruction. He has called obstruction. Quite a tough call.
:36:58. > :37:08.There was a slight tan. That is harsh. But is still got the ball. -
:37:08. > :37:31.
:37:31. > :37:41.Good running and tackling. Desperate defence. He has lost the
:37:41. > :37:47.
:37:47. > :37:56.ball! What is he doing now? He has declared... That is a forward pass!
:37:56. > :38:05.Is that a penalty for chanting? Obstruction? He is using his
:38:05. > :38:14.whistle a lot at the moment. think he was pushing and Lee Briers
:38:14. > :38:24.wasn't very happy. I'd think he was 10 yards back. He will be a bit
:38:24. > :38:33.
:38:33. > :38:43.happier, anyway, after that doing the right thing. Henderson.
:38:43. > :38:54.
:38:54. > :39:04.on the last tackle. -- having a go with himself. 10 metres from the
:39:04. > :39:06.
:39:06. > :39:16.line. A bit of a let-off. overlap but a great tackle from
:39:16. > :39:25.
:39:25. > :39:35.players coming through the Academy now. Chris Riley, another academy
:39:35. > :39:48.
:39:48. > :39:58.but he didn't get away with it. Very simple and effective. Back
:39:58. > :39:58.
:39:58. > :40:01.into position. Gareth car belt. -- Garreth Carvell. They have put the
:40:01. > :40:07.Catalan Six on the back foot all the time and they have not really
:40:07. > :40:15.got into the game. It has been very good pressure from the Catalan
:40:15. > :40:25.Dragons. Both teams are not really reading of the breeze at the moment,
:40:25. > :40:35.
:40:35. > :40:41.are they? They had just put a bit We have not got quick ball. Slowing
:40:41. > :40:51.everything down. Be dragons did not want to seem to move beyond the
:40:51. > :40:56.
:40:56. > :41:06.second tackle and they are being Clumsy, more than anything. I do
:41:06. > :41:18.
:41:18. > :41:28.Clear skies up above. It is a lovely day for rugby. It certainly
:41:28. > :41:33.
:41:34. > :41:43.do? Trailing 6-0. We had that conversion from the touch line
:41:44. > :41:49.
:41:49. > :41:58.earlier. And that was good ball. Getting inside. Vincent Duport.
:41:58. > :42:08.Remi Casty, the skipper. Looking to offload and he has found Henderson.
:42:08. > :42:26.
:42:26. > :42:36.Nobody really running on to the cross the line. Has he got it
:42:36. > :42:37.
:42:37. > :42:45.down?! He is not looking for the video. He has made a lot of calls
:42:45. > :42:51.lately. He has picked up well. He is very quick and they have got
:42:51. > :42:59.room outside. Why has he kicked it?! He had an advantage out there,
:42:59. > :43:09.Jonathan. Why did he kicked bad? kick that? Easily recovered. He
:43:09. > :43:09.
:43:09. > :43:15.thought it was on. Looking for a bit on the short side and it was a
:43:15. > :43:23.bit of a forward pass. It looks very frantic and frenetic with both
:43:23. > :43:28.teams nervous of each other. Clint Greenshields going down. He should
:43:28. > :43:38.have had more on the left-hand side. But the Warrington Wolves have kept
:43:38. > :43:56.
:43:56. > :44:06.the pressure. Scrum down. Leon try! He picked up and easy four
:44:06. > :44:08.
:44:09. > :44:14.points. Can he become from this position? He can. He rushed back to
:44:14. > :44:22.the mark. He was coming back in and we have got poor communication.
:44:22. > :44:29.That was very simple. Mick Higham does well. That ball easily bounces
:44:29. > :44:33.up. That was very simple. Mick Higham does not step in and that
:44:33. > :44:43.was a very simple try, a well worked out by Henderson and
:44:43. > :44:57.
:44:57. > :45:07.is kicking the goal, Scott Dureau. They made the forward pass and they
:45:07. > :45:16.have been penalised. I would call this the swimming pool end. And he
:45:16. > :45:26.tax on the conversion. All-square. -- gets the conversion. A simple
:45:26. > :46:00.
:46:00. > :46:10.Many of the players missed the last Many of the players missed the last
:46:10. > :46:44.
:46:44. > :46:54.game. Because of the importance of it. As captain, he can question the
:46:54. > :46:54.
:46:54. > :47:04.referee. Nothing wrong with that. That was held up in the wind.
:47:04. > :47:09.
:47:09. > :47:19.crowd getting behind Catalan now. Excellent tackle from Mick Higham.
:47:19. > :47:26.
:47:26. > :47:36.Katalau making a big effort. Menzies, good ball. -- Catalan.
:47:36. > :48:02.
:48:02. > :48:12.lost the ball. That was a difficult furious. He had a great position
:48:12. > :48:12.
:48:12. > :48:56.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 44 seconds
:48:56. > :49:06.the marker. Not square. Otherwise it is an advantage defensively. 16
:49:06. > :49:08.
:49:08. > :49:14.minutes to go in this first half. just feel that Warrington have one
:49:14. > :49:22.eye on the conditions as well. They will lose the wind in the second
:49:22. > :49:32.half. -- they will use the wind in the second half far more
:49:32. > :49:49.
:49:49. > :49:54.effectively than Catalan Dragons attempt from Brett Hodgson. Yes, it
:49:54. > :50:04.is. No problem. The flag has gone up. Warrington edge into the lead
:50:04. > :50:04.
:50:04. > :50:56.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 44 seconds
:50:56. > :51:06.their. This is good sensible play from Warrington. Again, a good kick,
:51:06. > :51:12.
:51:12. > :51:22.but well covered by Dean Shields. - - Greenshields. Goodness me! I do
:51:22. > :51:26.
:51:26. > :51:36.not think Thomas Bosc wanted that. Not to worry. Three men in there.
:51:36. > :51:45.
:51:45. > :51:55.Aggressively as well. Hitting into this Catalan six. They have not
:51:55. > :51:57.
:51:57. > :52:07.made much yardage on this. Brett Hodgson looking for Joel
:52:07. > :52:44.
:52:44. > :52:54.He is a very versatile player. That is a good kick. Monaghan is in
:52:54. > :52:56.
:52:56. > :53:06.again. But it will be a drop out. It was a late Hett. He is down at
:53:06. > :53:07.
:53:07. > :53:17.the back. -- hit. He looks in some pain. If he where to go, that would
:53:17. > :53:32.
:53:32. > :53:42.is late. It is late. That is a penalty. But the referee never saw
:53:42. > :53:43.
:53:43. > :53:50.it. I thought it was late, but both touches see it was fine and the
:53:50. > :54:00.video judge says it was fine. not think that man things it was
:54:00. > :54:04.
:54:04. > :54:14.fine. -- thinks. Warrington leading, looking to get into the semi-final
:54:14. > :54:26.
:54:26. > :54:34.from this Warrington pack. Let's see if they can get something out
:54:34. > :54:44.of all this possession and territorial advantage. Waterhouse.
:54:44. > :54:55.
:54:55. > :55:05.Grix again. Good dummy. He has been ground against this midfield
:55:05. > :55:09.
:55:09. > :55:19.defence. Paul Wood and Simon Grix have had a big impact a balls of
:55:19. > :55:23.
:55:23. > :55:33.sensibly and defensively. -- both off sensibly and defensively.
:55:33. > :55:40.
:55:40. > :55:50.was a great tackle. Harrison, former captain of England schools.
:55:50. > :55:52.
:55:52. > :55:59.Ian Henderson is down. Any news for ours? Lee Briers has picked up a
:56:00. > :56:07.nasty knock, but he is absolutely fine apparently. I do not think he
:56:07. > :56:17.will be too bothered about that. Bridge down the left-hand side.
:56:17. > :56:23.
:56:23. > :56:33.Good tackling however. That was pressure for the last nine or 10
:56:33. > :56:47.
:56:47. > :56:57.deadlock weather to come in or to hang off. -- he did not know
:56:57. > :57:04.whether to come in or hang off. Again, it is that left hand.
:57:04. > :57:14.gets on the outside, that was a good finish. Good distribution from
:57:14. > :57:41.
:57:41. > :57:51.the young winger did not know what to do. That was DM per days. --
:57:51. > :58:24.
:58:24. > :58:30.Damien Cardace. Already two goals tremendous effort. Look how they
:58:30. > :58:40.hold of him and then it is too late. It needs one of them to go in and
:58:40. > :58:47.
:58:47. > :58:56.bring them down. That was a great wind is. Scott Dureau is not having
:58:56. > :59:06.the best of time. Catalan it seemed strangely over Auld, if I can use
:59:06. > :59:11.
:59:11. > :59:21.such a word. -- strangely overawed. I would say they are flat.
:59:21. > :59:35.
:59:35. > :59:45.tails up now. Catalan have not even been end of the Warrington half for
:59:45. > :59:45.
:59:45. > :00:31.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 44 seconds
:00:31. > :00:39.the last 10 minutes. -- have been Well, that is absolute stupidity.
:00:39. > :00:49.Giving the penalty away. And he got penalised early on because of the
:00:49. > :01:03.
:01:04. > :01:13.tackle on Lee Briers. They are the right hand side. Ben West was.
:01:14. > :01:36.
:01:36. > :01:41.-- Ben Westwood. He has been very will be a drop out. He was trying
:01:41. > :01:51.to get that importance scored just before half time. It was a very
:01:51. > :02:03.
:02:03. > :02:07.delicate little gamble. He was not again. That was very slow by the
:02:07. > :02:17.Catalan Dragons. This has not been the best 40 minutes of the season
:02:17. > :02:29.
:02:29. > :02:39.for the bulk of this first 40 minutes. I think he is injured. I
:02:39. > :02:53.
:02:53. > :03:03.definitely think Chris Bridge is ball touches the floor. Good ball.
:03:03. > :03:06.
:03:06. > :03:16.And Chris Riley is stepping inside! I think he grounded it twice. He
:03:16. > :03:19.
:03:19. > :03:29.was trying to make the cake easier for Hodgson. -- kick. Two men make
:03:29. > :03:36.the tackle. He brushes both away, offloads, tried. He can certainly
:03:36. > :03:40.score, this boy. Be leading scorer now this season. 14 tries. He gets
:03:40. > :03:50.another corner. Give him half a chance. He is not the biggest of
:03:50. > :03:51.
:03:51. > :04:01.lads but he can get there. again, the defence was week there.
:04:01. > :04:16.
:04:16. > :04:26.for the Warrington Wolves. The last two he has made from the other side.
:04:26. > :04:29.
:04:29. > :04:39.Beautiful kicks. He has got it. Lovely kick. Good, a perfect kick.
:04:39. > :04:42.
:04:42. > :04:50.He has kicked so well. Another one from Hodgson. Half time beckoning.
:04:50. > :04:56.They will be absolutely delighted. Catalan Dragons have got to score
:04:56. > :05:06.three times now. And one attack, one mistake from the Warrington
:05:06. > :05:15.
:05:15. > :05:25.defence and otherwise, total Catalan Dragons and they have given
:05:25. > :05:45.
:05:45. > :05:52.You cannot have that, if you are Catalan Dragons, can you? It has
:05:52. > :06:00.been absolutely solid. Discipline has been keyed. A couple of
:06:00. > :06:03.indiscretions but a very good performances in the wind.
:06:03. > :06:08.Catalan Dragons seemed absolutely demoralised by the Warrington
:06:08. > :06:15.tactics. They are not working their way around the pitch with any
:06:15. > :06:23.direction. Little direction at the moment. Just two tackles remaining
:06:23. > :06:33.and not yet passed the halfway mark. And Thomas Bosc it's just threw
:06:33. > :06:36.
:06:36. > :06:41.that ball anywhere. -- just. Steven Menzies has not been very
:06:41. > :06:48.influential. Leon Pryce has not. You have got to be very happy, with
:06:48. > :06:54.two minutes left. Tactically, Warrington have just pushed them
:06:54. > :06:58.out of the game in the first half. Simple and effective. What they
:06:58. > :07:08.have done is that they have played a good kicking game and when they
:07:08. > :07:17.
:07:17. > :07:27.have got in position, they have That was a big mistake. --
:07:27. > :07:35.
:07:35. > :07:45.one minute left. They will have to be very good to get anything from
:07:45. > :08:18.
:08:18. > :08:23.effort. Just seconds remaining. has been a great defence. Cutting
:08:23. > :08:30.inside but he cannot get there. Two chapters remaining and that is all
:08:30. > :08:40.they will have the ball this half of. What can Leon Pryce do? Last
:08:40. > :08:55.
:08:55. > :09:05.tackle. This will be half-time now. -- eight turnover on the last
:09:05. > :09:15.
:09:15. > :09:25.most satisfactory half for the Warrington Wolves. And surely Tony
:09:25. > :09:34.
:09:34. > :09:40.Smith and his players could not Warm but not baking in Perpignan it.
:09:40. > :09:48.Scott Dureau was fit to play it. A lot of pressure after that first
:09:48. > :09:54.strike. And Lopini Paea scoring. A bit of stopping and starting but
:09:54. > :09:58.the penalty was kicked and points win prizes. Hodgson has been
:09:58. > :10:06.kicking and converting beautifully and to round it off, Chris Riley
:10:06. > :10:13.much in control at half-time. It has been a dodgy start from Catalan
:10:13. > :10:17.has been a dodgy start from Catalan Dragons. Just confirming scores. We
:10:17. > :10:27.can talk to one of the Warrington squad that did not make it onto the
:10:27. > :10:29.
:10:29. > :10:33.Punching the air from Warrington and a lot of shaking of heads from
:10:33. > :10:40.the Catalan Dragons. That could not have gone much better. We had
:10:40. > :10:46.played very aggressive in the middle. We have worked really hard.
:10:46. > :10:52.We have been talking and working hard for each other. They have
:10:52. > :10:56.targeted Damien Cardace. Has that been part of the game plan? That is
:10:56. > :11:03.something that we have worked on in the week. The scoreline shows that
:11:03. > :11:08.we have worked hard at it is coming on. And it is not to part. It has
:11:08. > :11:18.not been to heart. We wanted a bit of wind and that has gone our way a
:11:18. > :11:25.We can have a look at some of the We can have a look at some of the
:11:25. > :11:32.first half statistics. Warrington have dominated territory. Look at
:11:32. > :11:35.the mistakes made. It has been very high on penalties conceded. The
:11:35. > :11:40.referee has been a busy man. Seven referee has been a busy man. Seven
:11:40. > :11:44.penalties conceded by Catalan Dragons. Is that why they are
:11:44. > :11:50.behind? Everything is against them at the moment. They have looked off
:11:50. > :11:54.the pace. We have talked about Scott Dureau being very important
:11:54. > :11:59.to them and it looked like he spent a lot of time in the medical
:11:59. > :12:03.department and his kicking has not been up to standard. He has looked
:12:03. > :12:07.apprehensive in attack. They have not got the witty. Even some of
:12:07. > :12:15.these late passes to get back in the game have not been executed
:12:15. > :12:21.well. -- fluidity. They have got a lack of clinical play and they have
:12:21. > :12:25.not exerted pressure up. They have been a tough and they have executed
:12:25. > :12:31.well. They had a few opportunities against Catalan Dragons and they
:12:31. > :12:37.have attacked on that side. Catalan Dragons have frittered it away too
:12:37. > :12:41.much. They have been a weighs more often than not. A Warrington had
:12:41. > :12:47.but that pressure on the middle. They look like they could score
:12:47. > :12:53.again as well. And down the right wing with Joel Monaghan at the end
:12:53. > :12:59.wing with Joel Monaghan at the end of it. That is the space in between
:12:59. > :13:05.the players. They need to communicate better. They had
:13:05. > :13:10.numbers. It's a had work together and attacked Square, I think they
:13:10. > :13:18.could have handled that better. They were a bit worried about Daryl
:13:18. > :13:20.Millard. He is very close him from the touchline. And he is one of the
:13:20. > :13:25.the touchline. And he is one of the best finishers and he will not
:13:25. > :13:31.waste these opportunities. And he has got that great upper-body
:13:31. > :13:37.strength. They must practise that a lot in training, reaching and
:13:37. > :13:44.scoring and putting away the defender. Him Of the old days, that
:13:44. > :13:49.would have been out. -- back in the old days. They have kept airborne
:13:49. > :13:56.and have got the ball and have got that grip and the awareness. And if
:13:56. > :14:00.we look at that player, he is young. Joel Monaghan has improved. The
:14:00. > :14:07.centre came back under and instead of pushing back, he was looking
:14:07. > :14:16.forward. I think that is one of the reasons why they have targeted the
:14:16. > :14:22.left-hand side. And that inexperience of the player, he has
:14:22. > :14:26.suffered, and they have looked at the best catchers in the
:14:26. > :14:34.competition in this match. We have not got much better than Joel
:14:34. > :14:40.Monaghan. People might be thinking, why did the referee not going to be
:14:40. > :14:43.video footage which would have brought the scores level and
:14:43. > :14:52.brought the scores level and eventually did come level. Was that
:14:52. > :14:56.definitely not a try? He is saying that he has got a fabulous position.
:14:57. > :15:00.Personally, I would probably have gone to the video referee. But I
:15:00. > :15:03.like is confidence. He wanted to have a look and if he had got it
:15:03. > :15:13.have a look and if he had got it down. I think he might have got
:15:13. > :15:14.
:15:14. > :15:19.that down. But would any of the I was thinking, I think he got that
:15:19. > :15:29.down. But Steve Ganson isn't a better position than we are in the
:15:29. > :15:31.
:15:31. > :15:36.studio. -- is in a better position. It looks very low key in the
:15:37. > :15:46.dressing room. Fred Robinson is talking to the troops. -- at
:15:47. > :15:55.
:15:55. > :16:04.Ian Henderson actually gets out and makes Garreth Carvell turn them. If
:16:04. > :16:10.you watch it from the back, Scott Dureau is not there. They should be
:16:10. > :16:13.able to deal with that. Henderson has lacked a bit of his fluency. He
:16:13. > :16:23.has been outstanding in Super League. We have not seen enough of
:16:23. > :16:25.
:16:25. > :16:34.that, drawing out the pressure. Catalan have not had the
:16:34. > :16:44.opportunity to do that. The players on the right wing are being
:16:44. > :16:49.
:16:49. > :16:54.targeted. a much an -- Cardace is an experienced winger. As he
:16:54. > :17:04.completes his kick, that is pretty late. All that you said it was
:17:04. > :17:07.
:17:07. > :17:15.illegal. -- both of you said. was late for sure. But in a cup-tie,
:17:15. > :17:25.you are not going to back out of something like that. He could be
:17:25. > :17:25.
:17:25. > :17:33.brought him next week about that. Did Brett Hodgson take advantage of
:17:33. > :17:43.Did Brett Hodgson take advantage of their hesitation here? If you look
:17:43. > :17:44.
:17:44. > :17:54.at Millard, he turns in, gets caught, he gets into tight. Brett
:17:54. > :17:55.
:17:55. > :18:03.Hodgson gets the chance to go to his outside. The presence of
:18:03. > :18:11.Westwood... They know that Scott Dureau has not done a lot of work
:18:11. > :18:21.during the week. They are looking to commit people. It creates space
:18:21. > :18:23.to commit people. It creates space on the outside. A last Warrington
:18:23. > :18:33.on the outside. A last Warrington try from Chris Riley. It is a bit
:18:33. > :18:43.of a mismatch. This is the strength of Ryan Adkins. These tackles are
:18:43. > :18:50.
:18:50. > :19:00.almost. -- all missed. Catalan are perfectly well capable of scoring
:19:00. > :19:02.
:19:02. > :19:05.20 points. I think the key for them in the second half is to restrict
:19:05. > :19:12.Warrington-1 score at best if they Warrington-1 score at best if they
:19:12. > :19:17.want to win this game. Is there any way back for Catalan? Yes, I think
:19:17. > :19:22.there might be. They have got to score first. Scott Dureau has been
:19:22. > :19:30.very quiet, Sean a lot of frustration. But not as much as
:19:30. > :19:35.Trent Robinson. He went berserk in front of us. The crowd actually
:19:35. > :19:38.booed at their own side as they get off at half-time. The wind is
:19:38. > :19:48.picking up again, they will kick early to relieve the pressure from
:19:48. > :19:52.
:19:52. > :19:56.their own half of. Thank you. It is also the final day of the
:19:56. > :20:05.Premier League season today. There is a very busy match of the day
:20:05. > :20:11.tonight. I will not give away any of the scores as they stand. Let's
:20:11. > :20:21.have a look at what is still to come in terms of their Challenge
:20:21. > :20:22.
:20:22. > :20:32.Wigan are through. Leeds are through. They will have the draw
:20:32. > :20:36.
:20:36. > :20:46.Manchester City or Manchester United will be crowned champions
:20:46. > :20:57.
:20:57. > :21:07.are today. There is also a huge Yesterday, we had a lot of fun at
:21:07. > :21:08.
:21:08. > :21:18.the D W Stadium with the weddings that were going on. The bridal
:21:18. > :21:20.
:21:20. > :21:25.party was on the pitch at half-time. You are making the point Catalan
:21:25. > :21:32.can overcome this deficit. Warrington at need to be on their
:21:32. > :21:40.guard. Scoring first is important. They need to give themselves the
:21:40. > :21:45.chance and put themselves in front. What do you predict for the second
:21:45. > :21:51.half? I think Scott Dureau leader that half. They need to get
:21:51. > :22:01.Henderson back in the game. The big key to their game will be Lee
:22:01. > :22:23.
:22:23. > :22:28.Briers of. There are more points in his temper loss in the first half.
:22:28. > :22:33.I am sure he will have had more to say at half-time. He needed to
:22:33. > :22:39.remind them of the type of rugby they have played this season. The
:22:39. > :22:45.type that beat Warrington just five weeks ago. All credit to Warrington
:22:45. > :22:49.and Tony Smith. Tactically, they have been superb. Yes, a very good
:22:49. > :22:59.first half. Apart from that try. I do not think they could have done
:22:59. > :23:01.
:23:01. > :23:07.anything more. They are quietly confident and they know that if
:23:07. > :23:17.they can... I do not think that anybody has draw the referee that
:23:17. > :23:18.
:23:18. > :23:21.it is time to come out. -- has told the referee. The crowd are not
:23:21. > :23:31.happy with Steve Ganson. Perhaps one of them locked his dressing
:23:31. > :23:54.
:23:55. > :24:02.through. -- Wigan. There is a long way to go. Great support. That was
:24:02. > :24:12.Simon Grix. That was an opportunity blown after a great run from Simon
:24:12. > :24:31.
:24:31. > :24:38.Catalan Dragons. -- have put the pressure.
:24:38. > :24:40.Tony Smith is happy with how the first half has gone but he warns
:24:40. > :24:46.that Catalan Dragons can be extremely dangerous. They need to
:24:46. > :24:56.be much more aggressive in their defence. They have got to realise
:24:56. > :24:58.
:24:58. > :25:08.that they are a good team. I have been totally bemused by Warrington.
:25:08. > :25:14.
:25:14. > :25:24.They have been dominating. What is going on? Not much. That was a
:25:24. > :25:50.
:25:50. > :26:00.Greenshields. Leon Pryce. We have not see much from him. Pryce,
:26:00. > :26:01.
:26:01. > :26:10.Menzies, doodle. Those are the three to watch. -- Scott Dureau.
:26:10. > :26:20.There is good running. He has just dropped one metre short! He fell
:26:20. > :26:21.
:26:21. > :26:31.the wrong way. It is a try. What a terrific start to this second half
:26:31. > :26:32.
:26:32. > :26:42.we. And at last, the fans come to life. Again, it still a little bit
:26:42. > :26:51.
:26:51. > :27:01.lethargic until Jamal Fakir took comes at the right angle. Very
:27:01. > :27:05.
:27:05. > :27:14.tight. Easy try. Scott Dureau. With just over one minutes played in
:27:14. > :27:23.this second half, and it is a different game. The mistake that
:27:23. > :27:33.Joel Monaghan made has given a lift to the Dragons, just the start that
:27:33. > :27:58.
:27:58. > :28:08.Big, big mistake again. But he had to go for it. He could not tell if
:28:08. > :28:12.
:28:12. > :28:22.it was going to bounce... A big opportunity for Warrington to hit
:28:22. > :28:31.back straight away. That is a ridiculous pass! What I the doing?
:28:31. > :28:39.-- what are they doing? That is a poor decision by Ryan Atkins. And
:28:39. > :28:49.the reaction from Tony Smith. Catalan Dragons' fans are beginning
:28:49. > :29:08.
:29:08. > :29:18.to sing. There is a big crowd here. hold him in there. Good ever from
:29:18. > :29:20.
:29:20. > :29:27.Simon Grix in the tackle. The Dragons in possession now. Jamal
:29:27. > :29:34.Fakir, the battering ram they call him down here. And the crowd can
:29:34. > :29:43.sense it and they are getting behind them. He has got support...
:29:43. > :29:51.And he has lost it! And the crowd are up in arms. Scott Dureau is
:29:51. > :30:00.really having a go at the defence. Lovely play. Ben Fisher just could
:30:00. > :30:07.not quite take it. And a chance now for Warrington. Hold possession,
:30:08. > :30:17.settle down and get back into this. It will be interesting to see if
:30:18. > :30:33.
:30:33. > :30:43.Lee Briers sports Clint the Catalan Dragons. Was that six?
:30:43. > :30:44.
:30:45. > :30:53.Knocked down. What is going on? Obstruction. A couple of minutes of
:30:53. > :31:02.madness. The forwards were standing around. Just a couple of minutes of
:31:02. > :31:12.madness. The Dragons have got their tails up. It is like a complete
:31:12. > :31:12.
:31:12. > :31:20.turnaround. The last couple of minutes have been crazy. We have
:31:20. > :31:30.seen some good rugby and schoolboy rugby. An insult to the game.
:31:30. > :31:57.
:31:57. > :32:03.And he has lost it. Yes, stolen in player. He is getting through. He
:32:03. > :32:09.has got Thomas Bosc with him and that is a good tackle. He has gone
:32:09. > :32:15.the wrong side, surely? He should have gone to the right hand side. A
:32:15. > :32:25.good, strong drive down the middle. Two tackles left the. This is in!
:32:25. > :32:33.
:32:33. > :32:42.Yes! Ben Fisher! He tracks that inside and Catalan have come back
:32:43. > :32:52.and Warrington are on the wrack. Well, they are back! Back with a
:32:52. > :33:02.bang. Great effort. That is where they have had problems. He got
:33:02. > :33:02.
:33:02. > :33:12.underneath. The first three tries have been scored defensively.
:33:12. > :33:21.
:33:21. > :33:31.point game now. What a turn around. with the Dragons and momentum is
:33:31. > :33:37.
:33:37. > :33:47.such a big thing in sport. A very difficult tackle to make.
:33:47. > :34:03.
:34:03. > :34:13.Warrington kick off after And he has lost it. Mistakes again.
:34:13. > :34:18.
:34:18. > :34:24.Great tackling. Changes against. I think he took a knock to his face.
:34:24. > :34:34.The last five minutes... They just need to settle down. They have lost
:34:34. > :34:39.
:34:39. > :34:47.the momentum and given penalties Simon Grix. And he is the man to do
:34:47. > :34:57.that. You feel that Warrington needs to hit back just to take
:34:57. > :35:00.
:35:00. > :35:06.emphasis away from the Catalan Perfect by Paul Wood it. That was
:35:06. > :35:15.coming on, perfectly timed. Has that dented the confidence of the
:35:15. > :35:22.Dragons? Beautiful past. Great running by Ben Westwood as well.
:35:22. > :35:30.Louis Anderson, just watch him. He does not know of who to take. A
:35:30. > :35:38.late ball and a very simple but effective tactic. For any youngster
:35:38. > :35:45.watching, just look at how people's back and lays off. -- how he is
:35:45. > :35:55.pulling back and laying off. He has been good since he came on, Paul
:35:55. > :36:30.
:36:30. > :36:35.Hodgson. 26-18. What do you think? First of all, I am getting
:36:35. > :36:41.frustrated would-be mistakes. A little bit of pressure. A dummy
:36:41. > :36:46.half. They are exposing themselves to the ruck and straight after
:36:46. > :36:51.half-time, they have said, let's be direct, we have got some space and
:36:51. > :36:56.stay had scored twice. These opportunities are there. If they
:36:56. > :37:06.built pressure, they can contain and build their position and
:37:06. > :37:25.
:37:25. > :37:35.down to pick side. He has got a nasty cut on his right eye and has
:37:35. > :38:04.
:38:04. > :38:14.gone back to the dressing room, quickly. Very positive from
:38:14. > :38:31.
:38:31. > :38:41.Warrington after those early tries. held up by Steven Menzies. That was
:38:41. > :38:42.
:38:42. > :38:49.very well anticipated by Clint Greenshields. Yes, good positioning.
:38:49. > :38:59.They are making very valuable territory up. I think the next 10
:38:59. > :39:21.
:39:21. > :39:31.minutes will be the crucial time in I think he wants a word with the
:39:31. > :39:39.
:39:39. > :39:49.touch judge. Tyrone McCarthy, the number 21. You have got to be
:39:49. > :40:06.
:40:06. > :40:16.consistent. I think he wanted to slowing things down, steadying hand
:40:16. > :40:16.
:40:16. > :41:05.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 44 seconds
:41:05. > :41:15.field for beat Catalan Dragons. -- game. A nice, short pass on the
:41:15. > :41:33.
:41:33. > :41:43.inside. Good running! Decent played is just bad execution. Momentum,
:41:43. > :41:43.
:41:43. > :41:53.everything was good stead but just bad passing. -- good there. A
:41:53. > :41:53.
:41:53. > :42:48.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 44 seconds
:42:48. > :42:58.today. Trent Waterhouse. Paul Wood. They are like scarecrows, standing
:42:58. > :43:25.
:43:25. > :43:35.around at the back. He had to take It is Tom. -- it is going. The
:43:35. > :43:37.
:43:37. > :43:46.referee says play on. Good running! Steven Menzies. Remi Casty. The
:43:46. > :43:55.referee says play on. They are there now. He has got the wing man.
:43:55. > :44:03.He has picked it up. Henderson! It has not knocked on. The referee
:44:03. > :44:13.still says play on. He was not sure if it was the first tackle all the
:44:13. > :44:29.
:44:29. > :44:39.match. Which team will be in the semi-final at the end of this
:44:39. > :45:04.
:45:05. > :45:14.got it? He has! A good position. Well taken. Details are up. --
:45:15. > :45:22.
:45:22. > :45:31.their tails are up. They have got played very hard in midfield for
:45:31. > :45:39.the Dragons. Joel Monaghan, he is up there. It was just out of the
:45:39. > :45:49.area. He is such a good defender. He scores a lot of tries.
:45:49. > :46:03.
:46:03. > :46:13.Defensively, he is very good. is Miller there, yes. -- Millard.
:46:13. > :46:26.
:46:27. > :46:36.You have to jump I to get to the the Irish World Cup squad next
:46:37. > :46:37.
:46:37. > :47:17.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 44 seconds
:47:17. > :47:27.anywhere. Simon Grix has come back out without any stitches. He should
:47:27. > :47:34.be good to come back on. Not the best of balls, but taken well on
:47:34. > :47:44.the far wing. Catalan it looking for the. So to pull themselves back
:47:44. > :47:54.
:47:54. > :48:04.into this game. -- looking for Warrington are putting the shackles
:48:04. > :48:23.
:48:23. > :48:29.16 minutes remaining. Which of them will continue on the path to
:48:29. > :48:39.Wembley? Warrington are the favourites at the moment. Good
:48:39. > :48:56.
:48:56. > :49:04.running. It gives Warrington the very good tackle from Raguin. Can
:49:04. > :49:10.you get over there? No, he cannot. It takes three or four men to pull
:49:10. > :49:20.them down. Can Warrington at clinch this match? That was a good ball
:49:20. > :49:30.out wide. But a bit too far. Yes, it was. Surprised if they went for
:49:30. > :49:36.the power-play. I think he knew that Monaghan had the edge on the
:49:36. > :49:46.winner. I really do think that the inexperience of the young lad,
:49:46. > :50:16.
:50:16. > :50:21.Cardace, only 19 years of age, has Scott Dureau. Not the best of kicks.
:50:21. > :50:28.They have put a lot of pressure on Scott Dureau. I think the Catalan
:50:28. > :50:32.Dragons kicking game has been very weak today. Very poor. I just feel
:50:32. > :50:40.that he has got to stand deeper. He knows where they are coming from
:50:40. > :50:45.now. He will avoid them if he does that. 14 minutes remaining.
:50:45. > :50:55.Warrington are still in charge of this game, albeit at just buy eight
:50:55. > :51:14.
:51:14. > :51:24.points. He has had such a good game defence. This is where they want to
:51:24. > :51:51.
:51:51. > :52:01.be now Warrington. The second half plea of the ball. -- to play off
:52:01. > :52:02.
:52:02. > :52:10.the ball. They want him as a runner, not as a ball-player. At the moment,
:52:10. > :52:20.he is trying to be a ball player. He may think this is his last
:52:20. > :52:57.
:52:57. > :53:07.make it very interesting. That was penalty. -- square. Down this left
:53:07. > :53:09.
:53:09. > :53:18.side. Scott Dureau, Leon Pryce, good tackling. Scott Dureau again.
:53:18. > :53:23.They knocked it back. That was Brett Hodgson again. That was good
:53:23. > :53:33.judgement by him. He has had a good game this afternoon. Ben Harrison
:53:33. > :53:54.
:53:54. > :53:59.these sites -- team ats and will be in the semi-final. -- teams. Ben
:53:59. > :54:05.Westwood charging him. Henderson is not looking good. No, he has not
:54:05. > :54:11.been looking as good as I have seen him this season. I the he has been
:54:11. > :54:20.a gamble. Lee Briers knows what to do, put it in the corner. Round the
:54:20. > :54:30.clock down. Their defence is good, but they are looking tired. No
:54:30. > :54:53.
:54:53. > :54:57.threat coming from the Catalan back their work, ready for next week.
:54:57. > :55:05.What are your comments on this match so far? I think time is
:55:05. > :55:15.running out for the Catalans. Leon Pryce and Bosc are running out of
:55:15. > :55:19.
:55:19. > :55:25.time. I think we will see plenty of offload now. A frantic last a few
:55:25. > :55:33.minutes when Catalans try and pull this one out of the fire. This
:55:33. > :55:41.might be a chance. The that is a clumsy tackle again. No danger.
:55:41. > :55:44.That is a good kick. Catalans have not thrown the ball around as they
:55:45. > :55:54.normally would have done. They look very dangerous when they throw the
:55:55. > :56:09.
:56:09. > :56:16.ball about. This leads good defence Baitieri are not running with any
:56:16. > :56:26.conviction. That was good running, good defence from Ryan Adkins who
:56:26. > :56:29.
:56:29. > :56:39.spotted his man and you rarely was going. -- and knew her he was going.
:56:39. > :56:40.
:56:40. > :56:50.He is in! Yes! He is in at the corner. That could be a potentially
:56:50. > :56:50.
:56:50. > :56:54.match-winning effort. The conversion to come. Brett Hodgson
:56:54. > :57:00.are just picks the wrong man and goes for the intercept. If you go
:57:00. > :57:07.for the intercept, you have got to get it. But he lost. You stick with
:57:07. > :57:17.your man, you go for the intercept. Very good play by Scott Dureau and
:57:17. > :57:17.
:57:18. > :57:27.a good finisher by Duport. He is a strong man, he can get through,
:57:28. > :57:28.
:57:28. > :57:33.that is his forte. A lot of pressure on this man. Scott Dureau.
:57:33. > :57:43.He has been up to it all season, been the outstanding player for the
:57:43. > :58:03.
:58:03. > :58:10.are capable of scoring a couple of tries again. Warrington, I think,
:58:10. > :58:18.they have got to play this last seven minutes out. They cannot just
:58:18. > :58:28.sit back and let Catalan Dragons come at them. I think I would be
:58:28. > :58:38.capable of scoring a try either way this game has gone. -- the way this
:58:38. > :58:42.
:58:42. > :58:47.game has gone. If a try is considered, if it is a draw at
:58:47. > :58:57.full-time, we are straight into golden point. The first team to
:58:57. > :59:09.
:59:09. > :59:19.surely will settle this match. an interception. His skipper knows
:59:19. > :59:23.
:59:23. > :59:29.the value of that. He goes for it. One pass too many. Raguin did not
:59:29. > :59:35.know where the ball had gone, he thought he had it. There is the
:59:35. > :59:45.overlap. That is the difference. Brett Hodgson goes for the
:59:45. > :59:45.
:59:45. > :59:55.intercept on their earlier try. If you get it, that is said. -- that
:59:55. > :00:24.
:00:24. > :00:34.enough. Brett Hodgson. Looking for because he has taken more than a
:00:34. > :00:34.
:00:34. > :01:14.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 44 seconds
:01:14. > :01:18.unfortunately for beat Catalan Dragons we have had players of side
:01:18. > :01:28.at the kick-off and with five minutes left, the Dragons will
:01:28. > :01:43.
:01:43. > :01:47.struggle to get any advantage. It just got to hold their running. And
:01:47. > :01:57.there is a big chance, with deflated Catalan Dragons,
:01:57. > :02:20.
:02:20. > :02:30.Hodge some again. -- bread Hodgson. Chris Bridge going again. -- Brecht
:02:30. > :02:51.
:02:51. > :02:55.Surely time is running out for the Catalan Dragons? Scott Dureau.
:02:56. > :03:03.Jamal Fakir charging down the middle again. Henderson. They have
:03:03. > :03:13.got to move the ball out wide. Leon Pryce. He has not been able to make
:03:13. > :03:32.
:03:32. > :03:38.his customary breaks. He has been Catalan Dragons are deflated.
:03:38. > :03:48.dashing but not getting through. Very good tackling again. Leon
:03:48. > :03:51.
:03:51. > :03:55.Pryce charges down. Good. Great. He has got such a great work ethic.
:03:56. > :04:05.did all the forwards have put that work in which they have had to do.
:04:06. > :04:07.
:04:07. > :04:17.I think that has been the difference with keeping beat
:04:17. > :04:21.
:04:21. > :04:31.Catalan Dragons at bay. For me, my man of the match is at Hodgson.
:04:31. > :04:54.
:04:54. > :05:04.is very valuable when he links up get outside? He doesn't. Good
:05:04. > :05:15.
:05:15. > :05:20.trying to force another gap down the right hand side but the seconds
:05:20. > :05:30.are ticking down. It is Warrington that are going to go home for the
:05:30. > :05:34.semi-final. One minute remaining. Too much even for the Dragons. They
:05:34. > :05:43.have got some space on the inside here. But there is nobody there.
:05:43. > :05:48.Offside. And again, a good defensive play by Joel Monaghan.
:05:49. > :05:58.The kick to the corner. I do not think they will even make the set
:05:59. > :06:10.
:06:10. > :06:19.consolation try. Henderson. Can he score against his old club? Louis
:06:19. > :06:25.Anderson, a former Warrington back- row player. Another set of six. But
:06:25. > :06:32.will they have time for another? Scott's direct. He has lost it! A
:06:32. > :06:39.forward pass. A last despairing effort and it is all finished.
:06:39. > :06:47.Warrington are the first club to get a cup tie under their belt at
:06:47. > :06:53.the Brutus stadium. The performance went a little bit flat. But the
:06:53. > :06:58.Dragons came back into it. But it was a great result for Warrington.
:06:58. > :07:05.It was well deserved. They go into the semi-final weekend with great
:07:05. > :07:10.heart. It is a better player to beat Catalan Dragons and be many
:07:10. > :07:15.thousands of supporters that have come a long here today. But it is
:07:15. > :07:25.Warrington that will be on their way to Wembley, if they win their
:07:25. > :07:25.
:07:25. > :07:30.semi-final. It will be a delighted Possibly a bit relieved after that
:07:30. > :07:35.second half? It got a little bit scrappy in defence and a bit
:07:35. > :07:39.scrappy with the ball in the second half. We just could not get the
:07:39. > :07:45.kicking to get back and we kept getting turned over. I think
:07:45. > :07:52.Catalan made a few mistakes as well and that gave us a chance. I
:07:52. > :07:56.thought the score board, the Scots got a bit close. I am very proud
:07:56. > :08:01.with the way they went about it in terms of at that. I thought they
:08:01. > :08:07.were terrific and they had a real desire. The last time we were here,
:08:07. > :08:13.it was a bad feeling, leaving bat pitch. I could see their
:08:13. > :08:21.determination not to let that happen again. And he fought back
:08:21. > :08:26.and at times dominated. I thought we were outstanding. I thought
:08:26. > :08:33.Trent Waterhouse was good and Paul Wood made a really big efforts and
:08:33. > :08:37.a big difference. All of the forwards played well. They needed
:08:37. > :08:41.to be tough because they are a tough and a good team and tough
:08:41. > :08:48.conditions as well. And nobody has come here this season and beaten
:08:48. > :08:54.them. We were well aware of that. It was very tough and it has been
:08:54. > :09:03.very parochial, this crowd. That whistle definitely puts pressure on
:09:03. > :09:07.everybody. And the semi-final now. We are very pleased about that. We
:09:07. > :09:12.were relieved to come here. It was a hard thing to do and we are in
:09:12. > :09:19.the next round. It was not pretty but that is the Cup sometimes and
:09:19. > :09:24.at least we are alive. You are going to have to wait until you get
:09:24. > :09:30.home for the champagne. Man of the match. That was a tough match.
:09:30. > :09:36.tough. We were shattered after our performance last time. That was
:09:36. > :09:44.going through my mind. conditions were not too bad. It has
:09:44. > :09:53.been very hot out there. And the wind does not help. But we were
:09:53. > :10:01.very happy to get through. It is a great achievement. What about that
:10:01. > :10:06.second half? We were in front early in the game because we played the
:10:06. > :10:15.set pieces very well. When you put yourself in an arm wrestle, you can
:10:15. > :10:20.always come back later it. Easy Conversions! And I hit some pretty
:10:20. > :10:27.ordinary ones yesterday. What does it mean to be in the semi-final?
:10:27. > :10:32.level of intensity. You need to be on the top of your game to progress
:10:32. > :10:39.and we are really happy. Can I just say hello to my wife and children
:10:39. > :10:43.say hello to my wife and children back home? I Love You guys.
:10:43. > :10:53.Fantastic and he is an absolute superstar. And this is why he was
:10:53. > :10:56.Ban of the match. -- man of the match. You have still got to
:10:56. > :11:01.finished at and he is a very strong man and he has passed it very well.
:11:01. > :11:08.He took his opportunities and he found the extra space and he has
:11:08. > :11:12.taken the attack to them and his kicking was excellent. It looked
:11:12. > :11:18.like that separated the two teams. He has been metronomic and from the
:11:18. > :11:22.sidelines as well. He has been an important player. And the managers
:11:22. > :11:29.say that he was very proud of his players and that was very
:11:29. > :11:34.disciplined as well. They conceded 40 points just a few weeks ago but
:11:34. > :11:40.they were mentally and physically prepared and a lot more consistent.
:11:40. > :11:45.Lee Briers was a lot more consistent than Scott Dureau. The
:11:45. > :11:50.way he got them down the end of the field was good. It was very
:11:50. > :11:58.interesting, the way they played. It gave them some stability and I
:11:58. > :12:03.liked the way they played Warrington, the Dragons. It was a
:12:03. > :12:08.fascinating second half because Catalan scored a couple of quick
:12:08. > :12:14.tries and gave themselves real hope. Paul Wood scoring hip. Just nine
:12:14. > :12:22.minutes left. He played in the 2007 final for the Catalan Dragons and
:12:22. > :12:28.you thought it was not over yet. They got very scrappy and they
:12:28. > :12:32.conceded tries that they would not normally have conceded. We have got
:12:32. > :12:36.the problems that we talked about the problems that we talked about
:12:37. > :12:39.with the atmospheric conditions and the travel as well. And the
:12:39. > :12:41.unpredictability of the Catalan Dragons was their undoing. They
:12:41. > :12:49.were trying to attack and were trying to attack and
:12:49. > :12:54.Warrington intercepted. If you look here, the difference, the defence
:12:54. > :13:00.was pushed and squeezed. They were in line to take that interception.
:13:00. > :13:05.They got up to the line and they got up to the square. If you talk
:13:05. > :13:09.about the skill said, the passing and catching of Catalan Dragons was
:13:09. > :13:16.not the same as it has been all season. They were getting well
:13:16. > :13:20.forward. They were pushing for points. And they will reap the
:13:20. > :13:28.benefits, Warrington. But the skill level, it was not the same as it
:13:28. > :13:35.has been. And look at the strapping Paul Wood has got. Look at all of
:13:35. > :13:41.that strapping across his shoulders and chest. That is to keep the
:13:41. > :13:46.shoulders right. He might have had previous operations. They will be
:13:46. > :13:48.tracking him and the kilometres in training. It is not embarrassment
:13:48. > :13:54.training. It is not embarrassment now to West strapping. It is to
:13:54. > :13:59.make you stronger. They have earned their place in the semi- finals.
:13:59. > :14:04.Leeds went through on Friday night against their opponents and Wigan
:14:04. > :14:10.went through against St Helens. Warrington through as well and
:14:10. > :14:15.London Broncos had just started against Huddersfield. One of them
:14:15. > :14:25.will be the 4th team in the semi- finals. We will be drawing the draw
:14:25. > :14:30.for the semi-finals -- doing be draw for the semi-finals. Give that
:14:30. > :14:40.a shake and here we go. The semi- finals will take place on the 14th
:14:40. > :14:44.
:14:44. > :14:48.and 15th. Number two. Leeds Rhinos. Number one is Huddersfield Giants
:14:48. > :14:58.and number three is Warrington Wolves, just to let you know. And
:14:58. > :15:04.
:15:04. > :15:10.they play against? Number of. -- number four. It will not yet be
:15:10. > :15:17.decided which match will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Next?
:15:17. > :15:25.Number three, Warrington Wolves. They will play either Huddersfield
:15:25. > :15:35.or London Broncos. And indeed, number one, Huddersfield Giants, or
:15:35. > :15:36.
:15:36. > :15:41.Both of those semi-finals to be played at neutral grounds. The
:15:41. > :15:49.venues it will be confirmed. Timings are to be confirmed. But
:15:49. > :15:55.both of them will be live on the BBC. Both a fabulous semi-finals.
:15:55. > :16:04.It will be mouth-watering. Who has impressed you most of the
:16:04. > :16:11.competition so far? I think Leeds have come along nicely. I like the
:16:11. > :16:16.way they are getting players back from injury. If Huddersfield get
:16:16. > :16:21.through, Huddersfield and Warrington are both good attacking
:16:21. > :16:25.teams. Lisa will play Wigan and Warrington will play either
:16:25. > :16:32.Huddersfield or London Broncos. That match is in progress at the
:16:32. > :16:37.moment. Let's go into the Warrington dressing room. It is
:16:37. > :16:46.good to be Huddersfield for London Broncos in the next round. That
:16:46. > :16:52.will be good. I am sure everyone will be going out to do their best.
:16:52. > :16:58.Who do you think between Huddersfield and London? That is a
:16:58. > :17:06.nasty question! He we are not bothered who we get. We are into
:17:06. > :17:14.their semi-finals. You are just glad to get through. It is good to
:17:14. > :17:24.get through. Last year, we were disappointed to miss out. A very
:17:24. > :17:28.spot -- a very special competition for you. They is, it is. And it to
:17:28. > :17:38.do what we did against Catalans after getting beat not so long ago.
:17:38. > :17:40.
:17:40. > :17:45.It showed courage and spirit. Canada say hello to my sponsor. --
:17:45. > :17:55.can I just say hello to my sponsor? I thought he was going to say hello
:17:55. > :18:01.
:18:01. > :18:05.to his family! You have to keep it in mind that no one has to be
:18:05. > :18:09.overburdened before that game. That will be in the back of their minds
:18:09. > :18:14.in selection and training. They want to be playing well so that
:18:14. > :18:21.they will be picked for that semi- final. It will lift your season to
:18:21. > :18:31.another level. How much do you try to watch the opposition that you
:18:31. > :18:32.
:18:32. > :18:42.know that you have got in the semi- s? It is five or six weeks away. --
:18:42. > :18:46.
:18:46. > :18:52.Cemmaes. -- semis. Looking at your opposition, those four teams know a
:18:52. > :19:02.lot about each other. The best games we have had recently have
:19:02. > :19:03.
:19:03. > :19:09.been between those of four teams. That was a big battle out there.
:19:09. > :19:12.Yes, to come here and get a result like that is brilliant. The
:19:12. > :19:20.conditions were tough. And they have not beaten beaten here this
:19:20. > :19:30.year. To have a result like that is great. Are you feeling a bit
:19:30. > :19:35.battered and bruised? This, they are a big side. Huddersfield or
:19:35. > :19:40.London in the next round, are you pleased with that? Yes, a Challenge
:19:40. > :19:47.Cup, anything can happen, anyone can win. Whoever we have got, we
:19:47. > :19:52.know that it will be a tough game. We were just take next week on and
:19:52. > :20:01.build up to it. Congratulations and well done on dodging all the
:20:01. > :20:11.missiles. The final last year because between
:20:11. > :20:13.
:20:13. > :20:23.Leeds and Wigan. Bread Hodge and are used to play for Huddersfield.
:20:23. > :20:23.
:20:23. > :20:30.Yes, they bought him for experience. Michael Monaghan was out injured
:20:30. > :20:40.for this game. Their team is so experienced. The distance between
:20:40. > :20:40.
:20:40. > :20:48.the next game, they could have four players back. You could get
:20:48. > :20:52.injuries, but Brett Hodgson is a key member. For the players and the
:20:52. > :20:59.teams again knocked out at this stage, you have to get back into
:20:59. > :21:08.the Super League frame of mind. Could this work in the favour of
:21:08. > :21:13.Catalan? Probably not now. It takes a few days to get over losing. But
:21:13. > :21:22.they will understand why they have got beaten. But it might be a great
:21:22. > :21:31.thing for them in Super League. They will have at least one home
:21:31. > :21:38.fixture with it comes to the play- offs. Trent Robinson might not be
:21:38. > :21:46.that disappointed now. This year is all about Catalan going to the next
:21:46. > :21:50.level. They have got some good players. They have won their games
:21:50. > :21:57.this year that they would not have won last year. They have Arlott
:21:57. > :22:06.more stability. Was it a risk are playing at Scott Dureau? I do not
:22:06. > :22:12.think it was a risk because he ran OK. But I thought his timing and
:22:12. > :22:16.his general well being and his performance was not up to standard.
:22:16. > :22:26.He touches the ball more than anyone else on the field and he is
:22:26. > :22:32.
:22:32. > :22:39.their playmaker. Who would you bet on to win? I think Huddersfield. I
:22:39. > :22:44.think we will have four fabulous teams for the semi-final. It was a
:22:44. > :22:52.brilliant match to watch today. Catalan almost came back into it. A
:22:52. > :22:57.great second half. Just a reminder, tonight, much of the day. The
:22:57. > :23:04.climax of the Premier League. I will not give anything away. You
:23:04. > :23:14.will get all the details of the matches. We have had a terrific
:23:14. > :23:19.