Warrington Wolves head coach Sam Burgess has dismissed concerns over the team’s history of Grand Final losses as they prepare to face Leeds Rhinos in a Super League semi-final match. Warrington has appeared in four Grand Finals without securing a victory, holding the record for the most appearances without a win.

Despite this legacy, Burgess emphasized that the past does not weigh on the squad’s mindset ahead of their crucial fixture on Friday night at Headingley Stadium. “We don’t address it,” Burgess said. “I’ve not talked about it unless I’m talking to the media, and neither have the players. It’s not part of our psyche.”

The Wolves remain firmly focused on their immediate objectives as they aim to secure a spot at Old Trafford for the Super League Grand Final. Burgess described the team’s approach to the upcoming game as strictly professional. “It’s business for us. It’s business on Friday night,” he explained. “That’s working for us, so we’ve got to stay in that vein.”

Warrington’s resolve to avoid dwelling on previous disappointments reflects a conscious effort to maintain concentration on the task at hand rather than becoming burdened by historical results. As the semi-final looms, Burgess appears confident that this mindset will serve the Wolves well in their pursuit of a first Grand Final victory.