Warrington score 10 tries in emphatic 52-10 win over Dewsbury
Last Updated: 15/05/15 11:22pm
Kevin Penny and Ben Currie both claimed two tries apiece as Warrington eased into the quarter-finals of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup with a 52-10 win at Dewsbury.
The eight-time winners scored five tries in the first half to put an end to any fears of a major shock, then added another five after the break.
The part-time Rams were heavily hamstrung by a glut of their leading players being ruled out through either injury, an international call or being cup-tied. Coach Glyn Morrison claimed he had up to 14 names unavailable for inclusion on his team-sheet.
The first meeting between the two sides in almost 30 years began as expected, with Wolves' power and pace looking too much for the Rams with Brad Dwyer dummying his way over from close range.
Just moments after Joel Farrell was denied, Dewsbury did get on the scoreboard when they were awarded a penalty and half-back James Delaney, one of a trio of young debutants, opted to kick the two points.
But four tries in eight minutes set the visitors on the road to an easy victory. First a neat Gene Ormsby off-load put Ryan Atkins in the corner, then Chris Hill broke clear and sent Fijian International Ashton Sims over, before Currie also weaved his way to the line
Another incisive Hill break was finished off by Declan Patton and Chris Bridge, who missed the opening two conversions, was on target with the following three to give Wolves a 26-2 advantage with barely a quarter of the game played.
A rousing Toby Adamson break down the right lifted home morale and, having already put in several probing runs, Farrell was not to be denied a second time when diving over for the Rams' only try just after the half-hour mark.
Delaney added the conversion to lend more respectability to the scoreline and hosts clung on commendably until half time without suffering further damage.
Penny increased Wolves' lead after the restart with two tries in four minutes, diving over in the right hand corner on each occasion.
Bridge then scored down the same flank and further tries were added by Richie Myler and Currie to ensure Wolves were one of the first names in the hat for Sunday's quarter-final draw.
Ryan Hepworth was held up and Rob Spicer went close for the battling Rams, who continued to strive manfully for more points until the end and were rewarded with another penalty from Delaney in the final minute.
