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Wootton says ‘sky is the limit’ for Sale Sharks this season

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Sale Sharks will look to go one better this season after last year’s devastating Premiership final defeat to Saracens. Alex Sanderson's side head into the new season in confident mood after a stellar year finishing second in the league table. With...

Konrad Hurrell: Teams try harder against St Helens

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St Helens centre Konrad Hurrell has claimed that teams try harder when they play the Saints than against other Super League teams. Hurrell suggested that St Helens have become a target for opposition teams as they look for the scalp of beating the best team in the world.
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WATCH: Rugby union tackle-height rules dividing opinion

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New tackle-height proposals are dividing opinion amongst the rugby union community. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) announcement suffered a substantial backlash and has left the sport at a significant crossroad. Former Waterloo star, James Harper, now playing professionally for Sale Sharks,...
St Helens 20-12 Hull FC. Photo taken by Daisy Ruddock

St Helens survive late scare to overcome Hull FC

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St Helens overcame a dogged Hull FC side to get back to winning ways with a 20-12 victory over the Black and Whites in the Super League on Friday (March 17). Jonathan Bennison was the star man for the Saints with two tries in a highly physical, tightly contested affair at the Totally Wicked Stadium.
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Steve Prescott Cup marks 10 years since his passing

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The Steve Prescott Cup will commence this evening, honouring the legacy of the popular player who passed away 10 years ago. The trophy consists of an annual match-up between Prescott’s former clubs, St Helens and Hull FC. The team with the...
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St Helens welcome back key duo for match against Leigh

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St Helens have been handed an injury boost ahead of Friday's encounter with Leigh Leopards. The Saints welcome back captain James Roby and prop Agnatius Passi for the clash at Leigh Sports Village.
Saints boss Paul Wellens, St Helens coach, pic by Alamy Images under agreed licence

LISTEN: Wellens “seeks clarity” as three Saints players banned

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St Helens will be without three key players for the trip to Leigh Leopards as the RFL Match Review Panel issued bans to Konrad Hurrell, Curtis Sironen and Sione Mata'utia following the 25-24 defeat to Leeds Rhinos. Sironen and Mata'utia...

Super League: Saints’ homecoming party ruined by Leeds

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St Helens were stunned by a last minute 25-24 defeat to Leeds Rhinos in their first outing at the Totally Wicked Stadium since becoming the World Club Challenge Champions. In an exhilarating affair, the Grand Final replay saw the lead...
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St Helens make history in Golden Point triumph in Penrith

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St Helens won the Club World Challenge with a dramatic 12-13 "golden point" victory against the Penrith Panthers today (February 18). Saints started quickly, scoring in the ninth minute through Jack Wesley. He finished off a fast break through the lines,...

St Helens duo want to make Super League proud

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St Helens will face off against Penrith Panthers tomorrow morning in a battle to be rugby league World Club Champions. The Panthers are the best side in Australia, winning back-to-back NRL titles, and will provide a tough test for the...

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