The Rhinos battled back from 10-0 down to lead 22-11 but the Wolves showed real metal and posted a storming finish scoring four tries with three of those scores arriving in an eight-minute period.
The win takes Warrington to within four points of leaders St Helens.
The move started with a Stefan Ratchford break followed by some interplay involving Tyrone Roberts, before the utility player dotted down with an effort that put daylight between the sides.
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Wakefield's Tom Johnstone sinks Hull KR again, with his second hat-trick against the Robins this season
Trinity's top-four challenge had faded with only one win from their previous eight games but they are now only four points behind fourth-placed Hull FC with a game in hand. And Tom Johnstone's hit a treble to secure Wakefield's biggest win of the season.
Hot on Saints' heels
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Wigan are demonstrating that they have the staying power to keep the pressure on league leaders St Helens following another win at home to Salford.
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Wigan also have a game in hand over Saints, but they too have cause to look over their shoulder at the hard chasing Warrington.
Sleepless over Sneyd
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Highlights as doubles from Sika Manu and Bureta Faraimo see Hull FC replace Castleford in Super League's Top Four
The Hull FC half-back Mark Sneyd has been one of the beating hearts of Hull FC this season and his performances have help the club ascend to the top four of Super League.
It's the return of the Challenge Cup this week and there's a host of nice moments to reflect on in this montage.
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