By contrast, this would be warrington's 18th cup final and the 5th of the Super League era, having most recently achieving a runners-up place in 2016, and winning the competition in 2009, 2010, and 2012.

Having played in the qualifiers during the 2017 Super League, Catalans Dragons entered in one round earlier than their finalist opponents.

The quarter finals saw the Dragons play Super League side Huddersfield Giants beating them 20 points to six.

Warrington Wolves drew Championship side Toronto Wolfpack, thrashing them 66–10, before nilling rivals and eventual league champions Wigan Warriors, scoring 23 points, to reach the semi-finals.

The semi-final saw the Wolves comfortably beat relegation threatened Leeds Rhinos 48–12 to reach the final.