Warrington prop Philbin to miss Challenge Cup final

Joe Philbin of Warrington WolvesImage source, Rex Features
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The Warrington-born Joe Philbin has been with Wolves his entire career

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Warrington Wolves prop Joe Philbin will miss the Challenge Cup final after being ruled out for 10 weeks with a thigh injury.

The club say, external Philbin, 29, has had successful surgery on his adductor after suffering the injury during the recent 16-8 win against Catalans Dragons.

Wolves will face Wigan Warriors at Wembley on Saturday, 8 June after thrashing Huddersfield 46-10 in the semi-final.

They will first play the same opposition in a home Super League match at the Halliwell Jones Stadium this Saturday.