TOMORROW'S clash with Castleford Tigers will be Warrington Wolves' 11th Challenge Cup semi final in 13 years.

In that time, it is fair to say they have experienced the full range of emotions they can bring.

Here, we take a look back at the agony and the ecstacy of The Wire's last-four clashes in recent history...

2009 – won 39-26 v Wigan

WHAT a place to start!

A Matt King treble and thousands of Wire fans packing the stands at Widnes to see their side return to Wembley for the first time in 19 years.

Matt King scored a hat-trick in the memorable win over Wigan in 2009. Picture by Mike Boden

Matt King scored a hat-trick in the memorable win over Wigan in 2009. Picture by Mike Boden

Were off to Wembley! The Wire celebrate beating Wigan in 2009. Picture by Mike Boden

We're off to Wembley! The Wire celebrate beating Wigan in 2009. Picture by Mike Boden

2010 – won 54-12 v Catalans

ONE year later, same stage, same result although this one was much more emphatic.

There was another hat-trick hero in primrose and blue – this time it was Louis Anderson taking centre stage as Wolves set up the chance to defend their crown.

Louis Anderson slides over for one of his three tries against Catalans in 2010. Picture by Mike Boden

Louis Anderson slides over for one of his three tries against Catalans in 2010. Picture by Mike Boden

Delight for Chris Hicks and Ben Westwood after beating Catalans in 2010. Picture by Mike Boden

Delight for Chris Hicks and Ben Westwood after beating Catalans in 2010. Picture by Mike Boden

2012 – won 33-6 v Huddersfield

COULD Wire secure a third trip to Wembley in four years?

Of course they could!

Brett Hodgson and Lee Briers were pinpoint with their kicking game as Huddersfield were overpowered, with the former racking up 17 points in the match

The celebrations that followed the 2012 semi-final win over Huddersfield. Picture by Mike Boden

The celebrations that followed the 2012 semi-final win over Huddersfield. Picture by Mike Boden

The celebrations that followed the 2012 semi-final win over Huddersfield. Picture by Mike Boden

The celebrations that followed the 2012 semi-final win over Huddersfield. Picture by Mike Boden

2013 – lost 16-12 to Hull FC

AND now for a first look at the other side of the coin.

It all looked promising for Wire when Joel Monaghan and Trent Waterhouse sent them surging into an early lead, but Hull FC had other ideas...

Action from the 2013 semi-final loss to Hull FC. Picture by Mike Boden

Action from the 2013 semi-final loss to Hull FC. Picture by Mike Boden

A dejected Wire camp comes to terms with their 2013 loss to Hull FC. Picture by Mike Boden

A dejected Wire camp comes to terms with their 2013 loss to Hull FC. Picture by Mike Boden

2014 – lost 24-16 to Leeds

SURELY it couldn't happen again, could it?

Unfortunately, it did as Wire left themselves with too much to do in trying to haul back a 14-0 deficit.

Action from the 2014 loss to Leeds Rhinos. Picture by Mike Boden

Action from the 2014 loss to Leeds Rhinos. Picture by Mike Boden

An upset Chris Hill applauds the fans after losing to Leeds in 2014. Picture by Mike Boden

An upset Chris Hill applauds the fans after losing to Leeds in 2014. Picture by Mike Boden

2015 – lost 26-18 to Hull KR

THE "hoodoo" continues.

All the cards seemed stacked in Wire's favour but they were on the end of arguably the biggest upset of the year to send Hull KR to their first Challenge Cup Final in 29 years.

Dejection in the Wire camp after their shock semi-final loss to Hull KR in 2015. Picture by Mike Boden

Dejection in the Wire camp after their shock semi-final loss to Hull KR in 2015. Picture by Mike Boden

2016 – won 56-12 v Wakefield

NOW that's more like it!

Wire stormed back to Wembley with a 10-try demolition of Wakefield at Leigh, with Toby King grabbing two of them.

Chris Sandow celebrates scoring in the 2016 semi-final thrashing of Wakefield. Picture by Mike Boden

Chris Sandow celebrates scoring in the 2016 semi-final thrashing of Wakefield. Picture by Mike Boden

2018 – won 48-12 v Leeds

HAVING watched neighbours St Helens dumped out by underdogs Catalans earlier in the day, Wire were determined not to follow the same path.

They avoided that fate with ruthless efficiency, roared on by nearly 8,000 travelling Wire fans in the Bolton sunshine.

Tom Lineham crosses against Leeds in 2018. Picture by Mike Boden

Tom Lineham crosses against Leeds in 2018. Picture by Mike Boden

The Wire player salute their fans in Bolton after hammering Leeds in 2018. Picture by Mike Boden

The Wire player salute their fans in Bolton after hammering Leeds in 2018. Picture by Mike Boden

2019 – won 22-14 v Hull FC

WITH Wire coming into the game in wretched form, observers saw this as a bit of a 50-50 battle.

Steve Price's side saved their best for the big occasion though as they put in a superb display of wet-weather rugby, with hometown hero Joe Philbin providing the winning try to spark wild celebrations.

Jubilation following Joe Philbins winning try against Hull FC in 2019. Picture by Mike Boden

Jubilation following Joe Philbin's winning try against Hull FC in 2019. Picture by Mike Boden

2020 – lost 24-22 to Salford

COVID-19 forced this one to be played inside an empty Totally Wicked Stadium, but the pain cut just as deep.

As the rain teemed down, Wire saw victory snatched from their grasp as they succumbed to Salford's underdog story.

Action from last years semi-final loss to Salford. Picture by Mike Boden

Action from last year's semi-final loss to Salford. Picture by Mike Boden

Blake Austin cuts a despondent figure after last years loss to Salford Red Devils. Picture by Mike Boden

Blake Austin cuts a despondent figure after last year's loss to Salford Red Devils. Picture by Mike Boden