Latest News: Rugby League Club Wakefield Trinity Head to Training Camp Without Two Players Set to Leave the Club
Wakefield, July 10, 2025 – Wakefield Trinity have departed for their pre-season training camp under a cloud of uncertainty, as two first-team players have been left out of the travelling squad amid speculation surrounding their immediate future with the club.
Sources close to the club have confirmed that the two unnamed players are in advanced discussions with other teams, with formal departures expected before the start of the new Betfred Championship season. Their absence from the training camp, which is taking place in southern Spain, suggests that Wakefield Trinity are preparing to move forward without them.
Head coach Daryl Powell, who returned to the club earlier this year with a mission to restore Wakefield’s Super League status, addressed the situation during a brief media appearance at Leeds Bradford Airport:
“This pre-season is all about focus and unity. The players we’ve brought are fully committed to our goals. As for those not travelling, the situation will become clearer in the coming days.”
Club insiders suggest the two players have grown unsettled in recent months, particularly as Wakefield rebuild following their relegation from the Super League in 2023. While the club has remained tight-lipped about the identities of the outgoing stars, fans have been quick to speculate, with some fearing it could involve senior figures from last season’s squad.
The decision to exclude the duo from the training camp is believed to be a strategic one — allowing new signings and emerging talent to take centre stage in Powell’s tactical preparations. Among the young players travelling with the squad are exciting academy graduates looking to cement their place in the first team.
The development comes at a pivotal time for Wakefield Trinity, who have shown ambition in the transfer market and are widely tipped as one of the promotion favourites in the upcoming campaign. The club’s recent additions, including experienced prop forward Daniel Smith and outside back Josh Simm, have injected fresh optimism among supporters.
While some see the impending exits as a setback, others argue it could help streamline Powell’s vision for a leaner, more cohesive squad.
More updates on the situation are expected later this week, as Wakefield finalise transfer details and continue preparations for their pre-season friendlies. With promotion the clear objective, all eyes will now be on how the club navigates these crucial weeks before the season begins.
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