Quarter-Final: Catalan Dragons v Warrington Wolves Rugby League: Challenge Cup

A game so controversial in France that rugby league was banned by a

French government and was not allowed to be called rugby until as

recently as 1991. But it is booming, thanks to the achievements and

exploits of the Catalan Dragons, not beaten at home in all of 2012

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and putting the be Wolves to the I love that. It is called Don't

Make Me Love You. It really does produce intense pressure, this

competition and this is the draw Warrington Wolves have a proud

Challenge Cup history, winning it seven times in total and twice at

Wembley in the past three years. They have lost only one of their

last 15 Challenge Cup matches and look convincing in their match

against Bradford here. In a plea best second yet in the competition,

Catalan reached the first Challenge Cup Final at the new Wembley,

beaten by St Helens but stay got a taste of what it is about and the

Dragons have been in stunning form, 4th in the table and capable of

beating anybody at home. Catalan have not lost a home match in the

Challenge Cup. The challenge is on for be team and for Tony Smith.

Brett option could be massively influential, the 34-year-old

fullback. A lot of the Warrington faithful have made the journey out.

They have either gone into put in Yom, or Barcelona, not far away.

Sunglasses are very much the order of the day. It is very summit. --

per been Yom. -- sudden France. -- South France. On the Mediterranean

coast, Jonathan Davies, lucky man. What is it like out there? It is

cloudy and very windy. I think Warrington will be happy with that.

It was very hard in training but a lot colder today. We have got a

concern about the thickness of Scott Dureau. -- fitness. Yes, he

does play. They had a bit of a worry about ligament damage but it

was just a bit of bruising. A bit of pain but I think he will be 100

%. He was a training earlier. I think everybody is fit and ready.

What do you expect today? It is very difficult. Warrington, as you

mentioned, they did not do well here last time. I think if the

Warrington forwards can match the Dragons up front, because they are

very physical, I think they might not be too far behind. They will be

targeted by the Catalan Dragons. It is very difficult to separate them.

Nobody really thinks, who are the favourites and who are not. The

weather plays best will sneak it. - the players that play best. What

is it going to be like, is it a sell-out? I am not in shot. I do

not think it will be but it will be very noisy at was there. -- I am

not certain. -- noisy at this step. It will be a fizzling encountered.

-- noisy conditions. What about the strength of these two teams. First,

what makes Warrington successful? They were the Challenge Cup holders

in 2010 and 2009. That is important in these big elimination games. And

the experience of Brett Hodgson and Lee Mears, they bring a style of

rugby league that they pushed to the limit. They play positive and

they are encouraged to play in an open style. The fans like that and

they are backed up by Trent Water House and Ben Westwood. The attack

is experienced and positive and they are hard to defend against.

What about Catalan? Everything that he said, and more. They are the

best teams in the competition. They are owed expansive and a boat

shifted the ball where other teams would not. -- they are both

expansive and they both shifted the ball where other teams do not. The

staff have encouraged them to say that if they can make a pass, make

a break, keep it going. Keep it going as long as they camp. With

people like Steven Menzies and Henderson, absolutely believe it,

it is going to be that way. both of them are fighting for a

Challenge Cup. We saw the match between the most successful team in

Challenge Cup history, Wigan and the second most successful, St

them. There are many people on both sides that wants to be in the

action today by. It is bouncing awkwardly it. Taken by Shenton! And

a touchdown by Wellens. St Helens have the lead. He is not getting

hold of that. And Tomkins has it is the same person. -- again,

they are aimed. He has beaten Wellens. He has beaten them all and

he has put Wigan in a commanding try. They have beaten St Helens by

and he was at the match on Friday night and he would have been

cheering after Tommy golden levelled. A good effort, actually.

But the class of Leeds, you can see that. They were in sensational form.

This player kicked 10 out of 10 conversions. Leeds were comfortable

winners and were the first team through to the semi-finals. Just

through to the semi-finals. Just confirmation... Him it will be I

their Catalan, -- it will be I do Catalan or Warrington and

Huddersfield or London Broncos. -- How do you prefer the -- prepare

the team for the journey to the Catalan Dragons Stadium? The trip

is very important. That is where the staff is really accountable.

You start with nutrition. What are we going to eat when we are there?

You might start with the body clock. We might trained at the same time

in the UK. They might West games to help the blood flavour. You might

have pressure in the cargo of the aircraft and that can cause injury

problems. It's also, rehydration, getting warmer. He wants to subject

them to a bit of heat in order for the body to adjust but not too much.

The manager thinks that travelling is the equivalent of a training

session and they have to do that every second week and some people

think they did not quite had it right. Did Stadio early enough? Did

they do the right things? They have got to get the consistency.

that is why Tony Smith got them there early and gave them time to

adjust. We can listen to his You were ringing the changes last

week and rested a few players. This is an important match, isn't it?

Yes, we have tried to do everything to build it up in the best way we

can. It is a tough challenge coming here. We probably did not put in

the performance we would have liked last time. We tried to do

everything better this time with preparation. We are up against a

good team. We are looking forward to that challenge. Way you a bit

surprised by the Catalan Dragons? We thought it was a bit of a

smokescreen. They are very good players. We are ready for them. It

is likely to bring out a better game for us as well. We hope that

the preparation will pay half. have talked about Warrington being

a good Challenge Cup side and rising to the occasion. We have got

some history, but that is all history and we are making different

history if we can. It helps when some of the players have

experienced the big matches in the Challenge Cup and knockout matches

like this. We hope that will play in our favour. This is only the

second time in Challenge Cup history that these teams have met.

They have been talking about history and we can have a look at

pedigree. After that this did in 1974, they had to wait a long time

for the next Challenge Cup. After 35 years, the Challenge Cup is back

with his club! He is thinking about the kick to the corner. Superb!

Superb! They are building it in. Wembley winners twice. Warrington

are in the next once again in this campaign, enjoying victories

against Huddersfield and Wigan. A couple of problems followed but

they are back to winning ways after wins against Salford put them third

in the Super League table. Catalan Dragons might be in their infancy

but they have established their traditions already. In 2007, they

were the first French team to reach the final but they bound St Helens

too strong, going down 35-8. Five years later they are much stronger.

Wins against Bradford were followed by terrific results, including this

fight back against St Helens, taking them to the top of the Super

League for the first time ever. A win against Huddersfield last

weekend continued their unbeaten These teams are very, very close in

the Super League table in terms of possession and statistics with

points scored and against. They are both very similar. Only Wigan have

scored more tries then Catalan and Warrington. They have played

expansive rugby and that is why they have got quite a lot of errors

in that chart. Catalan have got eight game in hand and could

Going to be pretty exciting. What about the Warrington fans? It has

not been easy for Warrington fans. Lot a lot of time to buy tickets.

But some of them have made it over. When it did you get your tickets?

Whenever drop was made. -- when the they draw was made. We came over on

Friday. The weather has been brilliant. This is Josefa. Hello.

Are you going to win? Yes. How we let go today? It should be good. It

has cooled down a bit from yesterday. You had a rough time

when you came over here last time. Yes, but I hope it will be a good

game. What do you think there score will

be? I do not know! What ever happens, he will win man

of the match. That is the home dressing room. You were telling me

that the colours, they are called blood and gold. Something like that.

It is a reflection of the area. They are a very proud people.

terms of the strength of French rugby league, Leon Pryce has

decided to go and play their, the first Englishman. They have picked

first Englishman. They have picked a good one, he can win any game. He

can score tries, make tries. He will expose any weakness in any

defence. That was them winning the trophy. He seems to have settled in

very well. He is playing well. is. If he gets is based, he will

make tries and scored tries. -- gets space. He has formed a great

partnership with Thomas Bosc. Leon Pryce is the icing on the cake for

Catalan. Trent Robinson speaks fluent French, but was speaking

English when he was interviewed. Thomas Bosc... Harling Scott Dureau

back is a good boost. He is good to go. We will not gamble with him. It

was an injury that was either going to be played or not played. He will

be a right to do got today. much being well your victory over

Warrington have? Lam. This is a cup game. -- none. I will not be

expecting the same game as we played a few weeks ago.

Absolutely impossible to predict what will happen over the match.

But how do you think it will start? Very important how its stars.

Yesterday's match started poorly. - - it starts. You have to make sure

that you tackle. I saw Warrington him pride to us. I think they are

ready to go. The teams are a bite to emerge into the sunlight at the

Stade Gilbert Brutus. Let's have your work to our commentary team.

Jonathan Davies and Ray French. Warrington Wolves. Catalans are

wearing a specially designed Challenge Cup jersey. The two teams,

a surprise inclusion of a Scott Dureau. Thomas Bosc has moved out

line there. A place for young Gareth O'Brien. He has the

confidence of the coach for half expecting that the midfield will be

the battleground where matters will experience as a Super League

referee. Kicking off into quite a strong breeze. Yes, it is a step

breeze. -- stiff breeze. But it is not too hot. Really looking forward

Warrington. No, it is not that hot. That was a very early kick. I

thought he would go for the 40-20, but kept straight at Hodgson.

Warrington are in their traditional colours. Interesting jersey for the

Catalan Dragons. It looks like Dewsbury. It is a long times as I

saw them play, but yes, very similar. -- since I saw them play.

That was a very good run by Chris Hill. Thomas Bosc moved out to the

winger position with the return of assembled here. That was a high

tackle. That was a clumsy effort. I am sure Scott Dureau would try and

use his position. Tried to scotch Warrington and aware on their short

side. I think they might try and get Lee Briars. Knock-on. It seems

a bit of nervousness down there. It is a very close to tie. Yes, it is

a very tough tie. As Trent Robinson says, it is not as Super League

game, if you lose, your out. There is a big prize at the end of this.

Good scrummage and Pickup by Ian running. Yes, its solid there.

dangerous player, moving down that right hand side. Good passing their.

Scott Dureau, Remi Casty. Looking skipper today. -- Lee Briars is the

But a bad knock-on. Yes, it was. came in as such a fine angle.

Looking to get on the inside of his man. He has been very successful

since his arrival here from Warrington this season. Apart from

all the travelling, it is a great part of the world had to live. I

can see why a lot of players would like to come down here and enjoy it.

It certainly is. Hodgson tried to get the ball moving down that right

hand side. Good tackling by Louis Anderson. The sun is coming out now.

The cloud cover has gone a little bit. Once at the sun comes out, it

will warm up considerably. Catalan Dragons will try and utilise of the

Scott Dureau. Good play! Menzies! Not the best of passes. Great space

created by Scott Dureau. You do not see the pass behind the thus

warding runner. He gets on the outside. -- the outside of honour.

He will be disappointed with that. He will. You can see he's got

Dureau run at the outside prop. Creates an overlap. That was a good

experienced campaigner. Trent Waterhouse has less experience.

Warrington Wolves. Mick Higham to Hodgson. What a superb pass. And he

is in! Terrific try at the corner. Passing from Lee Briars and Hodgson.

Monaghan diving in. Two a dummy runners. The care end so tight.

has to get round his man and get in there. That is agree to finish. A

having a word and explaining what he was saying. -- the assistant

coach. That is top class. Not many players achieve that. He is a good

finisher and what a player, this man. Bridge Hodgson. Dare I say, a

veteran of 33 years. -- Brett Hodgson. Kicking into the wind. 157

goals in his career in England. And there is another one. He lofted

high and played it into the wind. Warrington are already into the

lead. A really good, floated pass. That is a very good finish. A great

start for Warrington are. He was ball-watching a little bit and he

was coming into tight and that was a beautiful pass. He is running

is a player that wants to do the simple. Taking the ball up.

that is what a prop has got to do. A good kick. A little bit far but

confidence. The first attack on the right-hand side. We have found it

very difficult to separate these teams. Warrington's third in the

Super League and Catalan 4th with a referee some stick. Very, very good

tackle. Coming in very well. Six now. Very simple, isn't it?

Warrington so far. That is the best cannot get away. A penalty.

pressure is now building. Over the top, he says and you cannot afford

to give those. We will have a look and see what he does. I just think

he looked a bit lost on the wing. Higham again. Just a metre short.

Good tackling again. Anderson. did not think he was expecting that.

He thought it was a dummy runner. Joel Monaghan going up. He has got

checking to see whether that is a tea macro. -- try. I did not think

he is looking for a try. I think he is looking for interference. Was

the ball taken behind? I think that has played on, hasn't it? That came

from Monaghan. He is looking to see if he should start to play again.

Is that offside? Did it come off that Catalan player? I think it is

Monaghan that takes it. It's just gets above them. It comes off the

leg. I do not think the winner touched it. It probably should be a

Catalan bull. -- ball. We will wait and see what the video referee says.

Obstruction. He has called obstruction. Quite a tough call.

There was a slight tan. That is harsh. But is still got the ball. -

Good running and tackling. Desperate defence. He has lost the

ball! What is he doing now? He has declared... That is a forward pass!

Is that a penalty for chanting? Obstruction? He is using his

whistle a lot at the moment. think he was pushing and Lee Briers

wasn't very happy. I'd think he was 10 yards back. He will be a bit

happier, anyway, after that doing the right thing. Henderson.

on the last tackle. -- having a go with himself. 10 metres from the

line. A bit of a let-off. overlap but a great tackle from

players coming through the Academy now. Chris Riley, another academy

but he didn't get away with it. Very simple and effective. Back

into position. Gareth car belt. -- Garreth Carvell. They have put the

Catalan Six on the back foot all the time and they have not really

got into the game. It has been very good pressure from the Catalan

Dragons. Both teams are not really reading of the breeze at the moment,

are they? They had just put a bit We have not got quick ball. Slowing

everything down. Be dragons did not want to seem to move beyond the

second tackle and they are being Clumsy, more than anything. I do

Clear skies up above. It is a lovely day for rugby. It certainly

do? Trailing 6-0. We had that conversion from the touch line

earlier. And that was good ball. Getting inside. Vincent Duport.

Remi Casty, the skipper. Looking to offload and he has found Henderson.

Nobody really running on to the cross the line. Has he got it

down?! He is not looking for the video. He has made a lot of calls

lately. He has picked up well. He is very quick and they have got

room outside. Why has he kicked it?! He had an advantage out there,

Jonathan. Why did he kicked bad? kick that? Easily recovered. He

thought it was on. Looking for a bit on the short side and it was a

bit of a forward pass. It looks very frantic and frenetic with both

teams nervous of each other. Clint Greenshields going down. He should

have had more on the left-hand side. But the Warrington Wolves have kept

the pressure. Scrum down. Leon try! He picked up and easy four

points. Can he become from this position? He can. He rushed back to

the mark. He was coming back in and we have got poor communication.

That was very simple. Mick Higham does well. That ball easily bounces

up. That was very simple. Mick Higham does not step in and that

was a very simple try, a well worked out by Henderson and

is kicking the goal, Scott Dureau. They made the forward pass and they

have been penalised. I would call this the swimming pool end. And he

tax on the conversion. All-square. -- gets the conversion. A simple

Many of the players missed the last Many of the players missed the last

game. Because of the importance of it. As captain, he can question the

referee. Nothing wrong with that. That was held up in the wind.

crowd getting behind Catalan now. Excellent tackle from Mick Higham.

Katalau making a big effort. Menzies, good ball. -- Catalan.

lost the ball. That was a difficult furious. He had a great position

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the marker. Not square. Otherwise it is an advantage defensively. 16

minutes to go in this first half. just feel that Warrington have one

eye on the conditions as well. They will lose the wind in the second

half. -- they will use the wind in the second half far more

effectively than Catalan Dragons attempt from Brett Hodgson. Yes, it

is. No problem. The flag has gone up. Warrington edge into the lead

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their. This is good sensible play from Warrington. Again, a good kick,

but well covered by Dean Shields. - - Greenshields. Goodness me! I do

not think Thomas Bosc wanted that. Not to worry. Three men in there.

Aggressively as well. Hitting into this Catalan six. They have not

made much yardage on this. Brett Hodgson looking for Joel

He is a very versatile player. That is a good kick. Monaghan is in

again. But it will be a drop out. It was a late Hett. He is down at

the back. -- hit. He looks in some pain. If he where to go, that would

is late. It is late. That is a penalty. But the referee never saw

it. I thought it was late, but both touches see it was fine and the

video judge says it was fine. not think that man things it was

fine. -- thinks. Warrington leading, looking to get into the semi-final

from this Warrington pack. Let's see if they can get something out

of all this possession and territorial advantage. Waterhouse.

Grix again. Good dummy. He has been ground against this midfield

defence. Paul Wood and Simon Grix have had a big impact a balls of

sensibly and defensively. -- both off sensibly and defensively.

was a great tackle. Harrison, former captain of England schools.

Ian Henderson is down. Any news for ours? Lee Briers has picked up a

nasty knock, but he is absolutely fine apparently. I do not think he

will be too bothered about that. Bridge down the left-hand side.

Good tackling however. That was pressure for the last nine or 10

deadlock weather to come in or to hang off. -- he did not know

whether to come in or hang off. Again, it is that left hand.

gets on the outside, that was a good finish. Good distribution from

the young winger did not know what to do. That was DM per days. --

Damien Cardace. Already two goals tremendous effort. Look how they

hold of him and then it is too late. It needs one of them to go in and

bring them down. That was a great wind is. Scott Dureau is not having

the best of time. Catalan it seemed strangely over Auld, if I can use

such a word. -- strangely overawed. I would say they are flat.

tails up now. Catalan have not even been end of the Warrington half for

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the last 10 minutes. -- have been Well, that is absolute stupidity.

Giving the penalty away. And he got penalised early on because of the

tackle on Lee Briers. They are the right hand side. Ben West was.

-- Ben Westwood. He has been very will be a drop out. He was trying

to get that importance scored just before half time. It was a very

delicate little gamble. He was not again. That was very slow by the

Catalan Dragons. This has not been the best 40 minutes of the season

for the bulk of this first 40 minutes. I think he is injured. I

definitely think Chris Bridge is ball touches the floor. Good ball.

And Chris Riley is stepping inside! I think he grounded it twice. He

was trying to make the cake easier for Hodgson. -- kick. Two men make

the tackle. He brushes both away, offloads, tried. He can certainly

score, this boy. Be leading scorer now this season. 14 tries. He gets

another corner. Give him half a chance. He is not the biggest of

lads but he can get there. again, the defence was week there.

for the Warrington Wolves. The last two he has made from the other side.

Beautiful kicks. He has got it. Lovely kick. Good, a perfect kick.

He has kicked so well. Another one from Hodgson. Half time beckoning.

They will be absolutely delighted. Catalan Dragons have got to score

three times now. And one attack, one mistake from the Warrington

defence and otherwise, total Catalan Dragons and they have given

You cannot have that, if you are Catalan Dragons, can you? It has

been absolutely solid. Discipline has been keyed. A couple of

indiscretions but a very good performances in the wind.

Catalan Dragons seemed absolutely demoralised by the Warrington

tactics. They are not working their way around the pitch with any

direction. Little direction at the moment. Just two tackles remaining

and not yet passed the halfway mark. And Thomas Bosc it's just threw

that ball anywhere. -- just. Steven Menzies has not been very

influential. Leon Pryce has not. You have got to be very happy, with

two minutes left. Tactically, Warrington have just pushed them

out of the game in the first half. Simple and effective. What they

have done is that they have played a good kicking game and when they

have got in position, they have That was a big mistake. --

one minute left. They will have to be very good to get anything from

effort. Just seconds remaining. has been a great defence. Cutting

inside but he cannot get there. Two chapters remaining and that is all

they will have the ball this half of. What can Leon Pryce do? Last

tackle. This will be half-time now. -- eight turnover on the last

most satisfactory half for the Warrington Wolves. And surely Tony

Smith and his players could not Warm but not baking in Perpignan it.

Scott Dureau was fit to play it. A lot of pressure after that first

strike. And Lopini Paea scoring. A bit of stopping and starting but

the penalty was kicked and points win prizes. Hodgson has been

kicking and converting beautifully and to round it off, Chris Riley

much in control at half-time. It has been a dodgy start from Catalan

has been a dodgy start from Catalan Dragons. Just confirming scores. We

can talk to one of the Warrington squad that did not make it onto the

Punching the air from Warrington and a lot of shaking of heads from

the Catalan Dragons. That could not have gone much better. We had

played very aggressive in the middle. We have worked really hard.

We have been talking and working hard for each other. They have

targeted Damien Cardace. Has that been part of the game plan? That is

something that we have worked on in the week. The scoreline shows that

we have worked hard at it is coming on. And it is not to part. It has

not been to heart. We wanted a bit of wind and that has gone our way a

We can have a look at some of the We can have a look at some of the

first half statistics. Warrington have dominated territory. Look at

the mistakes made. It has been very high on penalties conceded. The

referee has been a busy man. Seven referee has been a busy man. Seven

penalties conceded by Catalan Dragons. Is that why they are

behind? Everything is against them at the moment. They have looked off

the pace. We have talked about Scott Dureau being very important

to them and it looked like he spent a lot of time in the medical

department and his kicking has not been up to standard. He has looked

apprehensive in attack. They have not got the witty. Even some of

these late passes to get back in the game have not been executed

well. -- fluidity. They have got a lack of clinical play and they have

not exerted pressure up. They have been a tough and they have executed

well. They had a few opportunities against Catalan Dragons and they

have attacked on that side. Catalan Dragons have frittered it away too

much. They have been a weighs more often than not. A Warrington had

but that pressure on the middle. They look like they could score

again as well. And down the right wing with Joel Monaghan at the end

wing with Joel Monaghan at the end of it. That is the space in between

the players. They need to communicate better. They had

numbers. It's a had work together and attacked Square, I think they

could have handled that better. They were a bit worried about Daryl

Millard. He is very close him from the touchline. And he is one of the

the touchline. And he is one of the best finishers and he will not

waste these opportunities. And he has got that great upper-body

strength. They must practise that a lot in training, reaching and

scoring and putting away the defender. Him Of the old days, that

would have been out. -- back in the old days. They have kept airborne

and have got the ball and have got that grip and the awareness. And if

we look at that player, he is young. Joel Monaghan has improved. The

centre came back under and instead of pushing back, he was looking

forward. I think that is one of the reasons why they have targeted the

left-hand side. And that inexperience of the player, he has

suffered, and they have looked at the best catchers in the

competition in this match. We have not got much better than Joel

Monaghan. People might be thinking, why did the referee not going to be

video footage which would have brought the scores level and

brought the scores level and eventually did come level. Was that

definitely not a try? He is saying that he has got a fabulous position.

Personally, I would probably have gone to the video referee. But I

like is confidence. He wanted to have a look and if he had got it

have a look and if he had got it down. I think he might have got

that down. But would any of the I was thinking, I think he got that

down. But Steve Ganson isn't a better position than we are in the

studio. -- is in a better position. It looks very low key in the

dressing room. Fred Robinson is talking to the troops. -- at

Ian Henderson actually gets out and makes Garreth Carvell turn them. If

you watch it from the back, Scott Dureau is not there. They should be

able to deal with that. Henderson has lacked a bit of his fluency. He

has been outstanding in Super League. We have not seen enough of

that, drawing out the pressure. Catalan have not had the

opportunity to do that. The players on the right wing are being

targeted. a much an -- Cardace is an experienced winger. As he

completes his kick, that is pretty late. All that you said it was

illegal. -- both of you said. was late for sure. But in a cup-tie,

you are not going to back out of something like that. He could be

brought him next week about that. Did Brett Hodgson take advantage of

Did Brett Hodgson take advantage of their hesitation here? If you look

at Millard, he turns in, gets caught, he gets into tight. Brett

Hodgson gets the chance to go to his outside. The presence of

Westwood... They know that Scott Dureau has not done a lot of work

during the week. They are looking to commit people. It creates space

to commit people. It creates space on the outside. A last Warrington

on the outside. A last Warrington try from Chris Riley. It is a bit

of a mismatch. This is the strength of Ryan Adkins. These tackles are

almost. -- all missed. Catalan are perfectly well capable of scoring

20 points. I think the key for them in the second half is to restrict

Warrington-1 score at best if they Warrington-1 score at best if they

want to win this game. Is there any way back for Catalan? Yes, I think

there might be. They have got to score first. Scott Dureau has been

very quiet, Sean a lot of frustration. But not as much as

Trent Robinson. He went berserk in front of us. The crowd actually

booed at their own side as they get off at half-time. The wind is

picking up again, they will kick early to relieve the pressure from

their own half of. Thank you. It is also the final day of the

Premier League season today. There is a very busy match of the day

tonight. I will not give away any of the scores as they stand. Let's

have a look at what is still to come in terms of their Challenge

Wigan are through. Leeds are through. They will have the draw

Manchester City or Manchester United will be crowned champions

are today. There is also a huge Yesterday, we had a lot of fun at

the D W Stadium with the weddings that were going on. The bridal

party was on the pitch at half-time. You are making the point Catalan

can overcome this deficit. Warrington at need to be on their

guard. Scoring first is important. They need to give themselves the

chance and put themselves in front. What do you predict for the second

half? I think Scott Dureau leader that half. They need to get

Henderson back in the game. The big key to their game will be Lee

Briers of. There are more points in his temper loss in the first half.

I am sure he will have had more to say at half-time. He needed to

remind them of the type of rugby they have played this season. The

type that beat Warrington just five weeks ago. All credit to Warrington

and Tony Smith. Tactically, they have been superb. Yes, a very good

first half. Apart from that try. I do not think they could have done

anything more. They are quietly confident and they know that if

they can... I do not think that anybody has draw the referee that

it is time to come out. -- has told the referee. The crowd are not

happy with Steve Ganson. Perhaps one of them locked his dressing

through. -- Wigan. There is a long way to go. Great support. That was

Simon Grix. That was an opportunity blown after a great run from Simon

Catalan Dragons. -- have put the pressure.

Tony Smith is happy with how the first half has gone but he warns

that Catalan Dragons can be extremely dangerous. They need to

be much more aggressive in their defence. They have got to realise

that they are a good team. I have been totally bemused by Warrington.

They have been dominating. What is going on? Not much. That was a

Greenshields. Leon Pryce. We have not see much from him. Pryce,

Menzies, doodle. Those are the three to watch. -- Scott Dureau.

There is good running. He has just dropped one metre short! He fell

the wrong way. It is a try. What a terrific start to this second half

we. And at last, the fans come to life. Again, it still a little bit

lethargic until Jamal Fakir took comes at the right angle. Very

tight. Easy try. Scott Dureau. With just over one minutes played in

this second half, and it is a different game. The mistake that

Joel Monaghan made has given a lift to the Dragons, just the start that

Big, big mistake again. But he had to go for it. He could not tell if

it was going to bounce... A big opportunity for Warrington to hit

back straight away. That is a ridiculous pass! What I the doing?

-- what are they doing? That is a poor decision by Ryan Atkins. And

the reaction from Tony Smith. Catalan Dragons' fans are beginning

to sing. There is a big crowd here. hold him in there. Good ever from

Simon Grix in the tackle. The Dragons in possession now. Jamal

Fakir, the battering ram they call him down here. And the crowd can

sense it and they are getting behind them. He has got support...

And he has lost it! And the crowd are up in arms. Scott Dureau is

really having a go at the defence. Lovely play. Ben Fisher just could

not quite take it. And a chance now for Warrington. Hold possession,

settle down and get back into this. It will be interesting to see if

Lee Briers sports Clint the Catalan Dragons. Was that six?

Knocked down. What is going on? Obstruction. A couple of minutes of

madness. The forwards were standing around. Just a couple of minutes of

madness. The Dragons have got their tails up. It is like a complete

turnaround. The last couple of minutes have been crazy. We have

seen some good rugby and schoolboy rugby. An insult to the game.

And he has lost it. Yes, stolen in player. He is getting through. He

has got Thomas Bosc with him and that is a good tackle. He has gone

the wrong side, surely? He should have gone to the right hand side. A

good, strong drive down the middle. Two tackles left the. This is in!

Yes! Ben Fisher! He tracks that inside and Catalan have come back

and Warrington are on the wrack. Well, they are back! Back with a

bang. Great effort. That is where they have had problems. He got

underneath. The first three tries have been scored defensively.

point game now. What a turn around. with the Dragons and momentum is

such a big thing in sport. A very difficult tackle to make.

Warrington kick off after And he has lost it. Mistakes again.

Great tackling. Changes against. I think he took a knock to his face.

The last five minutes... They just need to settle down. They have lost

the momentum and given penalties Simon Grix. And he is the man to do

that. You feel that Warrington needs to hit back just to take

emphasis away from the Catalan Perfect by Paul Wood it. That was

coming on, perfectly timed. Has that dented the confidence of the

Dragons? Beautiful past. Great running by Ben Westwood as well.

Louis Anderson, just watch him. He does not know of who to take. A

late ball and a very simple but effective tactic. For any youngster

watching, just look at how people's back and lays off. -- how he is

pulling back and laying off. He has been good since he came on, Paul

Hodgson. 26-18. What do you think? First of all, I am getting

frustrated would-be mistakes. A little bit of pressure. A dummy

half. They are exposing themselves to the ruck and straight after

half-time, they have said, let's be direct, we have got some space and

stay had scored twice. These opportunities are there. If they

built pressure, they can contain and build their position and

down to pick side. He has got a nasty cut on his right eye and has

gone back to the dressing room, quickly. Very positive from

Warrington after those early tries. held up by Steven Menzies. That was

very well anticipated by Clint Greenshields. Yes, good positioning.

They are making very valuable territory up. I think the next 10

minutes will be the crucial time in I think he wants a word with the

touch judge. Tyrone McCarthy, the number 21. You have got to be

consistent. I think he wanted to slowing things down, steadying hand

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field for beat Catalan Dragons. -- game. A nice, short pass on the

inside. Good running! Decent played is just bad execution. Momentum,

everything was good stead but just bad passing. -- good there. A

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today. Trent Waterhouse. Paul Wood. They are like scarecrows, standing

around at the back. He had to take It is Tom. -- it is going. The

referee says play on. Good running! Steven Menzies. Remi Casty. The

referee says play on. They are there now. He has got the wing man.

He has picked it up. Henderson! It has not knocked on. The referee

still says play on. He was not sure if it was the first tackle all the

match. Which team will be in the semi-final at the end of this

got it? He has! A good position. Well taken. Details are up. --

their tails are up. They have got played very hard in midfield for

the Dragons. Joel Monaghan, he is up there. It was just out of the

area. He is such a good defender. He scores a lot of tries.

Defensively, he is very good. is Miller there, yes. -- Millard.

You have to jump I to get to the the Irish World Cup squad next

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anywhere. Simon Grix has come back out without any stitches. He should

be good to come back on. Not the best of balls, but taken well on

the far wing. Catalan it looking for the. So to pull themselves back

into this game. -- looking for Warrington are putting the shackles

16 minutes remaining. Which of them will continue on the path to

Wembley? Warrington are the favourites at the moment. Good

running. It gives Warrington the very good tackle from Raguin. Can

you get over there? No, he cannot. It takes three or four men to pull

them down. Can Warrington at clinch this match? That was a good ball

out wide. But a bit too far. Yes, it was. Surprised if they went for

the power-play. I think he knew that Monaghan had the edge on the

winner. I really do think that the inexperience of the young lad,

Cardace, only 19 years of age, has Scott Dureau. Not the best of kicks.

They have put a lot of pressure on Scott Dureau. I think the Catalan

Dragons kicking game has been very weak today. Very poor. I just feel

that he has got to stand deeper. He knows where they are coming from

now. He will avoid them if he does that. 14 minutes remaining.

Warrington are still in charge of this game, albeit at just buy eight

points. He has had such a good game defence. This is where they want to

be now Warrington. The second half plea of the ball. -- to play off

the ball. They want him as a runner, not as a ball-player. At the moment,

he is trying to be a ball player. He may think this is his last

make it very interesting. That was penalty. -- square. Down this left

side. Scott Dureau, Leon Pryce, good tackling. Scott Dureau again.

They knocked it back. That was Brett Hodgson again. That was good

judgement by him. He has had a good game this afternoon. Ben Harrison

these sites -- team ats and will be in the semi-final. -- teams. Ben

Westwood charging him. Henderson is not looking good. No, he has not

been looking as good as I have seen him this season. I the he has been

a gamble. Lee Briers knows what to do, put it in the corner. Round the

clock down. Their defence is good, but they are looking tired. No

threat coming from the Catalan back their work, ready for next week.

What are your comments on this match so far? I think time is

running out for the Catalans. Leon Pryce and Bosc are running out of

time. I think we will see plenty of offload now. A frantic last a few

minutes when Catalans try and pull this one out of the fire. This

might be a chance. The that is a clumsy tackle again. No danger.

That is a good kick. Catalans have not thrown the ball around as they

normally would have done. They look very dangerous when they throw the

ball about. This leads good defence Baitieri are not running with any

conviction. That was good running, good defence from Ryan Adkins who

spotted his man and you rarely was going. -- and knew her he was going.

He is in! Yes! He is in at the corner. That could be a potentially

match-winning effort. The conversion to come. Brett Hodgson

are just picks the wrong man and goes for the intercept. If you go

for the intercept, you have got to get it. But he lost. You stick with

your man, you go for the intercept. Very good play by Scott Dureau and

a good finisher by Duport. He is a strong man, he can get through,

that is his forte. A lot of pressure on this man. Scott Dureau.

He has been up to it all season, been the outstanding player for the

are capable of scoring a couple of tries again. Warrington, I think,

they have got to play this last seven minutes out. They cannot just

sit back and let Catalan Dragons come at them. I think I would be

capable of scoring a try either way this game has gone. -- the way this

game has gone. If a try is considered, if it is a draw at

full-time, we are straight into golden point. The first team to

surely will settle this match. an interception. His skipper knows

the value of that. He goes for it. One pass too many. Raguin did not

know where the ball had gone, he thought he had it. There is the

overlap. That is the difference. Brett Hodgson goes for the

intercept on their earlier try. If you get it, that is said. -- that

enough. Brett Hodgson. Looking for because he has taken more than a

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unfortunately for beat Catalan Dragons we have had players of side

at the kick-off and with five minutes left, the Dragons will

struggle to get any advantage. It just got to hold their running. And

there is a big chance, with deflated Catalan Dragons,

Hodge some again. -- bread Hodgson. Chris Bridge going again. -- Brecht

Surely time is running out for the Catalan Dragons? Scott Dureau.

Jamal Fakir charging down the middle again. Henderson. They have

got to move the ball out wide. Leon Pryce. He has not been able to make

his customary breaks. He has been Catalan Dragons are deflated.

dashing but not getting through. Very good tackling again. Leon

Pryce charges down. Good. Great. He has got such a great work ethic.

did all the forwards have put that work in which they have had to do.

I think that has been the difference with keeping beat

Catalan Dragons at bay. For me, my man of the match is at Hodgson.

is very valuable when he links up get outside? He doesn't. Good

trying to force another gap down the right hand side but the seconds

are ticking down. It is Warrington that are going to go home for the

semi-final. One minute remaining. Too much even for the Dragons. They

have got some space on the inside here. But there is nobody there.

Offside. And again, a good defensive play by Joel Monaghan.

The kick to the corner. I do not think they will even make the set

consolation try. Henderson. Can he score against his old club? Louis

Anderson, a former Warrington back- row player. Another set of six. But

will they have time for another? Scott's direct. He has lost it! A

forward pass. A last despairing effort and it is all finished.

Warrington are the first club to get a cup tie under their belt at

the Brutus stadium. The performance went a little bit flat. But the

Dragons came back into it. But it was a great result for Warrington.

It was well deserved. They go into the semi-final weekend with great

heart. It is a better player to beat Catalan Dragons and be many

thousands of supporters that have come a long here today. But it is

Warrington that will be on their way to Wembley, if they win their

semi-final. It will be a delighted Possibly a bit relieved after that

second half? It got a little bit scrappy in defence and a bit

scrappy with the ball in the second half. We just could not get the

kicking to get back and we kept getting turned over. I think

Catalan made a few mistakes as well and that gave us a chance. I

thought the score board, the Scots got a bit close. I am very proud

with the way they went about it in terms of at that. I thought they

were terrific and they had a real desire. The last time we were here,

it was a bad feeling, leaving bat pitch. I could see their

determination not to let that happen again. And he fought back

and at times dominated. I thought we were outstanding. I thought

Trent Waterhouse was good and Paul Wood made a really big efforts and

a big difference. All of the forwards played well. They needed

to be tough because they are a tough and a good team and tough

conditions as well. And nobody has come here this season and beaten

them. We were well aware of that. It was very tough and it has been

very parochial, this crowd. That whistle definitely puts pressure on

everybody. And the semi-final now. We are very pleased about that. We

were relieved to come here. It was a hard thing to do and we are in

the next round. It was not pretty but that is the Cup sometimes and

at least we are alive. You are going to have to wait until you get

home for the champagne. Man of the match. That was a tough match.

tough. We were shattered after our performance last time. That was

going through my mind. conditions were not too bad. It has

been very hot out there. And the wind does not help. But we were

very happy to get through. It is a great achievement. What about that

second half? We were in front early in the game because we played the

set pieces very well. When you put yourself in an arm wrestle, you can

always come back later it. Easy Conversions! And I hit some pretty

ordinary ones yesterday. What does it mean to be in the semi-final?

level of intensity. You need to be on the top of your game to progress

and we are really happy. Can I just say hello to my wife and children

say hello to my wife and children back home? I Love You guys.

Fantastic and he is an absolute superstar. And this is why he was

Ban of the match. -- man of the match. You have still got to

finished at and he is a very strong man and he has passed it very well.

He took his opportunities and he found the extra space and he has

taken the attack to them and his kicking was excellent. It looked

like that separated the two teams. He has been metronomic and from the

sidelines as well. He has been an important player. And the managers

say that he was very proud of his players and that was very

disciplined as well. They conceded 40 points just a few weeks ago but

they were mentally and physically prepared and a lot more consistent.

Lee Briers was a lot more consistent than Scott Dureau. The

way he got them down the end of the field was good. It was very

interesting, the way they played. It gave them some stability and I

liked the way they played Warrington, the Dragons. It was a

fascinating second half because Catalan scored a couple of quick

tries and gave themselves real hope. Paul Wood scoring hip. Just nine

minutes left. He played in the 2007 final for the Catalan Dragons and

you thought it was not over yet. They got very scrappy and they

conceded tries that they would not normally have conceded. We have got

the problems that we talked about the problems that we talked about

with the atmospheric conditions and the travel as well. And the

unpredictability of the Catalan Dragons was their undoing. They

were trying to attack and were trying to attack and

Warrington intercepted. If you look here, the difference, the defence

was pushed and squeezed. They were in line to take that interception.

They got up to the line and they got up to the square. If you talk

about the skill said, the passing and catching of Catalan Dragons was

not the same as it has been all season. They were getting well

forward. They were pushing for points. And they will reap the

benefits, Warrington. But the skill level, it was not the same as it

has been. And look at the strapping Paul Wood has got. Look at all of

that strapping across his shoulders and chest. That is to keep the

shoulders right. He might have had previous operations. They will be

tracking him and the kilometres in training. It is not embarrassment

training. It is not embarrassment now to West strapping. It is to

make you stronger. They have earned their place in the semi- finals.

Leeds went through on Friday night against their opponents and Wigan

went through against St Helens. Warrington through as well and

London Broncos had just started against Huddersfield. One of them

will be the 4th team in the semi- finals. We will be drawing the draw

for the semi-finals -- doing be draw for the semi-finals. Give that

a shake and here we go. The semi- finals will take place on the 14th

and 15th. Number two. Leeds Rhinos. Number one is Huddersfield Giants

and number three is Warrington Wolves, just to let you know. And

they play against? Number of. -- number four. It will not yet be

decided which match will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Next?

Number three, Warrington Wolves. They will play either Huddersfield

or London Broncos. And indeed, number one, Huddersfield Giants, or

Both of those semi-finals to be played at neutral grounds. The

venues it will be confirmed. Timings are to be confirmed. But

both of them will be live on the BBC. Both a fabulous semi-finals.

It will be mouth-watering. Who has impressed you most of the

competition so far? I think Leeds have come along nicely. I like the

way they are getting players back from injury. If Huddersfield get

through, Huddersfield and Warrington are both good attacking

teams. Lisa will play Wigan and Warrington will play either

Huddersfield or London Broncos. That match is in progress at the

moment. Let's go into the Warrington dressing room. It is

good to be Huddersfield for London Broncos in the next round. That

will be good. I am sure everyone will be going out to do their best.

Who do you think between Huddersfield and London? That is a

nasty question! He we are not bothered who we get. We are into

their semi-finals. You are just glad to get through. It is good to

get through. Last year, we were disappointed to miss out. A very

spot -- a very special competition for you. They is, it is. And it to

do what we did against Catalans after getting beat not so long ago.

It showed courage and spirit. Canada say hello to my sponsor. --

can I just say hello to my sponsor? I thought he was going to say hello

to his family! You have to keep it in mind that no one has to be

overburdened before that game. That will be in the back of their minds

in selection and training. They want to be playing well so that

they will be picked for that semi- final. It will lift your season to

another level. How much do you try to watch the opposition that you

know that you have got in the semi- s? It is five or six weeks away. --

Cemmaes. -- semis. Looking at your opposition, those four teams know a

lot about each other. The best games we have had recently have

been between those of four teams. That was a big battle out there.

Yes, to come here and get a result like that is brilliant. The

conditions were tough. And they have not beaten beaten here this

year. To have a result like that is great. Are you feeling a bit

battered and bruised? This, they are a big side. Huddersfield or

London in the next round, are you pleased with that? Yes, a Challenge

Cup, anything can happen, anyone can win. Whoever we have got, we

know that it will be a tough game. We were just take next week on and

build up to it. Congratulations and well done on dodging all the

missiles. The final last year because between

Leeds and Wigan. Bread Hodge and are used to play for Huddersfield.

Yes, they bought him for experience. Michael Monaghan was out injured

for this game. Their team is so experienced. The distance between

the next game, they could have four players back. You could get

injuries, but Brett Hodgson is a key member. For the players and the

teams again knocked out at this stage, you have to get back into

the Super League frame of mind. Could this work in the favour of

Catalan? Probably not now. It takes a few days to get over losing. But

they will understand why they have got beaten. But it might be a great

thing for them in Super League. They will have at least one home

fixture with it comes to the play- offs. Trent Robinson might not be

that disappointed now. This year is all about Catalan going to the next

level. They have got some good players. They have won their games

this year that they would not have won last year. They have Arlott

more stability. Was it a risk are playing at Scott Dureau? I do not

think it was a risk because he ran OK. But I thought his timing and

his general well being and his performance was not up to standard.

He touches the ball more than anyone else on the field and he is

their playmaker. Who would you bet on to win? I think Huddersfield. I

think we will have four fabulous teams for the semi-final. It was a

brilliant match to watch today. Catalan almost came back into it. A

great second half. Just a reminder, tonight, much of the day. The

climax of the Premier League. I will not give anything away. You

will get all the details of the matches. We have had a terrific