Warrington Wolves’ Ben Currie is preparing for his fifth attempt to secure a Grand Final winners’ medal, driven by the prospect of finally ending a career without that crowning achievement. The Wolves are set to face Wakefield Trinity at Old Trafford, where the Super League will see only its sixth different club crowned champion.

Warrington currently hold the unfortunate distinction of having reached four Grand Finals without securing a victory, and Currie, 32, has yet to experience playing at Old Trafford in such a pivotal match due to a series of injuries over the years. The 2026 Super League Dream Team loose forward sees this upcoming game as a crucial opportunity to change his personal and the club’s history.

Currie’s journey to the Grand Final stage has been marked by a mix of limited opportunities and untimely injuries. After his debut season in 2012, during which he played only four games, he was listed as the 18th man in 2013 but did not take the field. Changes to substitution rules that would have allowed an 18th man to play were not in effect then.

In 2016, despite making the Dream Team and playing every game that season, Currie suffered an ACL injury just two weeks prior to the final, which prevented him from participating in a campaign where Warrington won the League Leaders’ Shield and reached the Grand Final. A second ACL injury in 2018 similarly ruled him out from contention that year.

The emotional toll of these near-misses has weighed heavily on Currie, who has openly shown vulnerability in the locker room, especially after Warrington’s dramatic 14-12 victory over Leeds Rhinos secured their place at Old Trafford. He has described the lingering disappointment of previous defeats and the fear of retiring without a title as a powerful motivator.

“I’ve shed a tear in front of the lads and been emotional because if I wasn’t to win that trophy in my career, I’d probably see it as a failure,” Currie said. He pointed to a personal mantra, “the fear of failure,” which pushes him to avoid that outcome. With 15 years at the Wolves, he feels considerable pressure to deliver the club’s long-awaited Grand Final trophy to its supporters.

As the match approaches, Currie remains focused on maintaining composure for the sake of his family and teammates, while acknowledging the profound significance the game holds for him personally and professionally. His anticipation is not only for this milestone but also with hopes of more opportunities to compete at Old Trafford in future seasons.