THE rivalry on the pitch has never been stronger than in a two-week period in 2010.

Warrington Wolves, pushing for a place in the top two, unexpectedly lost by one point against bottom club Catalan Dragons at the Stade Aimé Giral in Perpignan on July 24.

That 29-28 result set the scene perfectly for the two sides’ first ever meeting in the Carnegie Challenge Cup a fortnight later.

The semi-final was played at Widnes’ Stobart Stadium and was packed with around 12,000 Warrington fans in a 12,265 crowd as the holders ran out convincing 54-12 victors en route to back-to-back wins in the competition at Wembley for the first time in the club’s history.

Were you at the games? What are your memories of them?


How the Wolves and Dragons embrace started

Match history between Wolves and Dragons – results, teams, scorers since Les Catalans arrived in Super League

Fierce fortnight as Wolves lose in France and then beat Dragons in Challenge Cup semi final

Supporters sing each other’s songs at paella party

Picture competition winner

All aboard for Barcelona

Sharing in Catalonian celebrations

Meet those with a foot in both camps

The day Wolves fans cheered Les Catalans to Wembley

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