Since then, more than 1,200 players have appeared for the club's first team. This is a list of St Helens R.F.C. [109] The 197980 season was unsuccessful, with St Helens finishing midtable. [2] Also, what appeared to be building as something of an intertown derby between the two St Helens clubs was struck down as St Helens Recs played their last game on 29 April 1939, as, due to the economic depression, it was not possible for the town to sustain two teams. A 20-year-old Kyle Eastmond scored all of Saints' points. St Helens R.F.C. [33][34][35][36][37][38][39], The club defeated town rivals the Recs in the Lancashire County Cup Final by 10 points to 2 in the 192627 season. Konrad Hurrell will wear the number 23, previously worn by other overseas stars in the recent era such as Ben Barba and Lachlan Coote. The club also have their own supporters clubs, one for the club itself which has folded,[248] and one for fans in the South. [136] They also won the World Club Challenge in 2001 and 2007, beating Brisbane both times. On 3 October 2009, Saints defeated fierce rivals the Wigan Warriors to book their place at a fourth consecutive Super League Grand Final,[178] A week before the match, St Helens played one pre-season trial fixture against St. George Illawarra which St Helens won 30-18 at WIN Stadium. 2022 Squad Numbers Are Live! | St.Helens R.F.C. [159], Daniel Anderson saw his new team become the first team to top the Super League and fail to reach Old Trafford in 2005. There is a massive[clarification needed] junior and youth contingent of rugby league players in St Helens. THAT. [123] Nothing was achieved in the next two seasons,[124][125] including a defeat in the 1989 Challenge Cup Final[126] and Murphy stood down as coach. [68] A second Lancashire County Cup came in 196061,[69]. On 26 February 2011, Warrington Wolves beat St. Helens for the first time in 10 years ending the Saints Hoodoo over the club. As the club awaited completion of the new stadium, all home fixtures in 2011 were played at the Halton Stadium in Widnes, effectively meaning St Helens were forced to play an entire season of away fixtures. [13] In the 190102 season, however, they did finish third in the Lancashire league. St Helens would go on to reach the 2019 Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford against Salford. Indeed, many of St Helens current and past squads call areas like Widnes, Wigan, Cumbria and Oldham home. Saints inflicted a 287 defeat on their visitors,[78] their biggest loss of the tour. [76] St Helens, under coach Joe Coan, lost the 196465 Championship final to Halifax at Station Road, Swinton. New NRLW recruits Hollie-Mae Dodd, Georgia Roche in England squad vs is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, Merseyside who compete in the Super League, the top tier for rugby league in Great Britain. In the shortened 19181919 season, St Helens played only nine times. Paul Sculthorpe MBE (born 22 September 1977) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a loose forward, stand-off or second-row forward in the 1990s and 2000s. Australian Royce Simmons took over from compatriot Mick Potter for the start of the 2011 season. "To play alongside him was a huge honour, and he is quite simply one of rugby league's best players in any era. [208], The St Helens academy has produced some of the finest youngsters, potential stars and internationals the world of rugby league has seen. These colours however were dropped in favour of a more traditional to today, red and white design. St Helens have, also, branched even into rugby union territory and other wider national areas for youth players; most recently, Daniel Brotherton, a winger from Northampton, signed a professional contract with the club, and has made great strides in the under 18s after his signing from Northampton Demons. "His competitive and tough nature is hidden by how humble he is as a man. The ground at the time of its construction was considered modern, with one seated stand, and three standing areas that could, prior to strict safety regulations set in place, hold up to 40,000 people, shown by their record home crowd of 35,695 against Wigan in 1949. [17] However the two Divisions became one League to save the club from a second relegation. Chisnall was born in St. Helens, England - when it was part of Lancashire county - in 1948. [115] Nothing was won in the 198384 season,[116] but Saints won back the Lancashire Cup, with a 2618 win at Wigan in the 198485 season. [201], At the end of the 2020 season, St Helens finished second behind league leaders Wigan. As he prepares to step out against the Leeds Rhinos at Headingley, Roby's current St. Helens team-mate, Tommy Makinson, is relishing the opportunity to take to the pitch with the Saints captain in his landmark 500th game on Friday, placing the St Helens No.9 as the best player he has lined up alongside. 2022 Super League Grand Final - Wikipedia Chisnall died aged 64 in St Helens. Kel Coslett has made the most career appearances for St Helens, having played 531 games between 1962 and 1976. However, in 2008, St Helens were given a warning letter from the RFL, as a result of the ensuing licensing system that was to be introduced into Super League in 2009, stating that the quality of their current stadium was too poor for the expected quality of a licence in the league. [244] Outside of rugby league, St Helens have forged partnerships with British Basketball League side Mersey Tigers,[245] and English Premier Ice Hockey League team Manchester Phoenix.[246]. They are the current Super League and World Club Challenge champions having won last season's Grand Final, and the World Club Challenge, becoming the first English team to win in Australia, since the 1994 World Club Challenge. Super League LIVE : Huddersfield Giants v St Helens - radio commentary As well as a $9.5m (5.1m) salary cap - two and a half times Super League's caps - the NRL also has a 95% salary floor: in other words, every club has to spend almost the same on players. Academy graduates, Jon Bennison (27), Lewis Baxter (28) Jumah Sambou (30), and Taylor Pemberton (31) along with new signing Danny Hill (29) round out the squad numbers. The arrival of Alex Murphy as coach in 1986[61][120] produced some colourful displays from a team that was widely regarded as an entertaining team to watch, but seemed to be constant runners-up. "James Roby is the greatest player I've ever had the chance to play with," says Makinson. [72] After his departure in 1962, Stan McCormick led the club to retaining the Lancashire Cup in his first year,[73] again beating Swinton; and St Helens made it a quadruplet of Lancashire Cup successes with wins against Leigh in 1964,[74] and once more Swinton in 1965, the latter success under coach Joe Coan. Between 1991 and 1994, a somewhat controversial and odd[according to whom?] Also winning their 4th consecutive title in the process. Established in 1873 the St Helens based side are one of the most successful teams in British Rugby League history. While at Thatto Heath she was first selected for the England women's national rugby league team in 2008, aged 16. St Helens R.F.C. The 2022 Super League Grand Final was the 25th official grand final and championship-deciding rugby league game of Super League XXVII. [166], After a slow start to the 2007 season, Saints added to their history by beating Brisbane 1814 to win the 2007 World Club Challenge.[138]. St Helens' adversity a positive test of character insists ex-player [40] The season after, they were trophyless, finishing tenth in a 28team league. Mick Sullivan joined Saints for 11,000, then a record transfer fee. In 2012 the Wolves beat St. Helens in the Grand Final elimination clash at Langtree Park to book the Warrington Wolves a place at the Grand Final.[239]. [61], Under Millward, St Helens quickly became the most exciting team in the competition, playing expansive, attacking rugby. [172] Paul Wellens received the Lance Todd Trophy after sharing the award with team-mate Leon Pryce the year earlier.[156]. Won caps for Wales while at St. Helens in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against England, Australia, England, and Australia, in 1977 v England . [193] Defeating Huddersfield Giants in the qualifying semifinal in the 2010 play-off series by 4222 not only saw Saints qualify for their fifth Grand Final in five years, but also saw the final ever game to be played at Knowsley Road. I think straight away it puts me and the team at ease knowing he is in your team and he has got your back. [188] In light of these decisions, neither Cunningham nor Potter halted their personal and the St Helens team quest for success; shown by their tenth successive semifinal appearance in the Challenge Cup. This was used as the main jersey emblem until 1991, when the St Helens sports club emblem, not dissimilar to the coat of arms used previously, was seen. [249] International, as well as national support is also strong with Saints. Keiron Cunningham played for the Saints for 16 seasons from 1994 to 2010. [190][191] He would additionally take up a coaching role with the academy, as well as a strength and conditioning role with the first team. England can bridge the gap to the southern hemisphere sides as they begin their 2025 World Cup cycle against France, says St Helens' Jack Welsby. [3] Founded as St Helens Football Club on 19 November 1873 at the Fleece Hotel by William Douglas Herman,[4] they played their first ever match on 31 January 1874 against Liverpool Royal Infirmary. [136] Hanley was considered by many to be a polarising figure and after several acrimonious disagreements with the St Helens board of directors, he was sacked a month into the following season. [93][94] In their first Challenge Cup Final of the 1970s, they defeated Leeds in 1972 1613,[7][95] in addition to winning their first Floodlit Trophy, after losing out in the final three times before, with an 82 win over Rochdale. England vs France: Talking points for Saturday's men's and women's [5] They became known as St Helens Rangers up until the 1880s. About our St Helens RLFC News. Since 2015 St Helens' kit has been supplied by O'Neills. [192] However, Saints failure to perform on the big stage was once more shown, going down in this semifinal by 3228. St Helens R.F.C. Hall of Fame - Wikipedia Saints winning 83, drawing 11 and losing 141. After the commitments of the Second World War, St Helens still found it hard to compete, and the trend of finishing as a midtable side was once more apparent. Principal Club Partners. NEW ARRIVALS; 2023 KIT. Remarkably, the first encounter between the fierce rivals ended in a 00 draw at Knowsley Road,[215] The games were traditionally played on Boxing Day, however were moved to Good Friday, during the busy Easter period in rugby league. [154] In this season, they failed to win a trophy after being knocked out of the Challenge Cup by Leeds at the semifinal stage, and the Super League playoffs by Wigan at the same stage. James Roby takes a tackle during the Four Nations, with Sean O'Loughlin backing up the England hooker. Especially recently, with incidents like the Ryan Bailey "chicken wing" tackle on Maurie Fa'asavalu in 2008, the presence of James Graham when the two meet, as well as the numerous fights that have broken out between the two sets of players, the game is certainly regarded as a feisty one, as well as one that produces entertaining rugby. However, Cunningham would not be leaving without leaving a lasting legacy on the club. Jake Wingfield (19), Josh Simm (21), Ben Davies (22), Dan Norman (24), Matty Foster (25) and Sam Royle (26) all move up in number from the 2021 season. Coslett is also the club's all-time top goal scorer (1,639) and point scorer (3,413). St Helens R.F.C. This was used until 1996, when, with the implement of Super League into the British rugby league calendar, Saints chose to display a badge that featured an overlapping "S" and "H" in red, with the club's name around the border. Clubs such as Thatto Heath and Blackbrook Royals have produced many of the former and current superstars in St Helens' squads over the years, and continue to do so. All Matches. "I have never come across a player as mentally resilient as he is and when you combine that with his undoubtable ability, it becomes clear how he is undeniably one of the game's greats.". [101] They repeated their first Challenge Cup success of the 1970s three years after the first against Widnes in 1976 where they were victorious by 205 in the famous 'Dads Army' final. [61] In his first season, McClennan took St Helens to the 1991 Challenge Cup Final, where they were defeated by 13 points to 8 by Wigan. Formed in 1873, St Helens are one of the 22 original members of the Northern Rugby Football Union and have been league champions on 17 occasions. At the same ceremony Daniel Anderson was given the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award this was the first time a rugby league coach had won the award. The "Gallant Youths" of Batley emerged victorious 103,[7][8] with Dave "Red" Traynor scoring the lone St Helens' try. The official website of St.Helens R.F.C. Saints Superstore Challenge Cup: St Helens beat Castleford 26-12 for first Wembley Initially, the St Helens mascots were Bernard and Bernadette, St Bernard dogs; depicting something of a married couple with their on-field humorous antics. In 2010, the club used the first kit they played a rugby league game design as a commemorative strip, to celebrate their 110th and final year at the ground. design of jersey was employed, where the chevron that St Helens had now adopted in place of the traditional V finished threequarters of the way down the shirt. [235], The other "big" North West club in Super League, Warrington, have also built up an anticipated derby contest with St Helens, particularly within Super League. St.Helens R.F.C. [145] Ian Millward was appointed as Hanley's successor as head coach. The kit used first by the club was reverted to during their centenary year in 1995. [61][114] Not in-keeping with several of his predecessors, Benyon did not enjoy any success in his first season as St Helens coach, losing the Lancashire Cup final of that year to Warrington. [156], Millward's reign was not without controversy and his St Helens career ended controversially after he was suspended in May 2005. It was from here that the criticism began, and questions were raised particularly of his tactics and his activity (or lack of) in the transfer market. Despite the big names like Meninga, van Vollenhoven, Lyon etc. Roby's current St. Helens team-mate, Tommy Makinson, is relishing the . [283] 2011 saw the Puma contract expire, and Australian manufacturing giants ISC take over the making of the jerseys. They did not compete in the National Championship until a 17 team Emergency War League was formed in the 194142 season,[50] and did not win any regional honours. "He has a no-nonsense approach to the game and just gets done what needs to be done. [2] In their first match at the new ground, St Helens beat Manchester Rangers, played under rugby football rules. [152] They lost the 2002 Challenge Cup Final to Wigan at Murrayfield Stadium by 21 points to 12. Thatto Heath Crusaders were the first women's team to achieve the treble in British rugby league when they won all three trophies in 2016. They also won the 1953 Lancashire Cup, beating Wigan 168 at Swinton, the first time the two old rivals had clashed in a major final, Saints. He is widely regarded not only as one of the greatest St. Helens players of all time, but also as one of the best rugby league players of the Super League era. Additionally, Paul Wellens received the Man of Steel Award for the 2006 season. St Helens had lead the match 12-0 until a late try by Penrith took the game into extra-time. [225], Saints contested several finals in the modern game with Bradford Bulls, following up from their vast successes respectively in previous decades. Mens . Following St Helens's defeat by Wigan in the quarter-final of the Challenge Cup, which ended a run of 11 consecutive semi-final appearances, it was announced that Nathan Brown would be taking over as head coach for 2013, with Rush moving back into his previous role. England v France: Welsby says England can end Australia dominance The team then won again under the new St Helens name in 2021.. Bradford Bulls. [243] St Helens have also been known to loan fringe players to "less strong" Super League sides such as Salford and Crusaders and previously Widnes. is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, Merseyside who compete in the Super League, the top tier for rugby league in Great Britain. [294] It was announced that the new complex, to be built on an unused glass site in Peasley Cross, was to feature at least 12,000 seats, a large car park, and a Tesco store next to the ground. In addition to this, an iconic bridge, directly linking the ground to the town centre went under construction on 9 August 2010. St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) / Twitter only to lose out to the Leeds Rhinos in the final, 1810, making the Leeds Rhinos the only team to win the Grand Final three times consecutively. "Robes never asks another player to do something that he wouldn't do, and I have never heard him put another team-mate down or have a negative word to say about them even in the heat of a game. [241] Clubs in the St Helens area also include Bold Miners, Portico Vine, Pilkington Recs, Haydock Warriors, Newton Storm, Eccleston Lions and Haresfinch Hawks which provide players for St Helens through the junior years and the scholarship schemes at the club, before eventually signing professionally at 16. Super League needs more than a salary cap to even the playing field [293] Thankfully for Saints, they were permitted by the council to begin construction on a new ground, and confirmed that they would move away from Knowsley Road in 2011. St. Helens had trailed the match at half-time 126. "It is a pleasure to get to talk about James Roby," says Holbrook. ENGLAND 3rd TEST TEAM PHOTO & ST HELENS RUGBY LEAGUE REVIEW VOL - eBay FT. HT 6-12. [287] Previous suppliers include Umbro (198694), Stag (199596), Mizuno Corporation (199799), Y2K (2000), Exito (200102), Puma (200310), and ISC (201114). The Treble (rugby league) - Wikipedia [295] Whether the stadium would be ready for the beginning of the 2011 season was always uncertain, and grounds such as Leigh Sports Village were suggested to home Saints for the period between. [4] They defeated Manchester Rangers in the first match played at Knowsley Road. [200] In the 1961 Challenge Cup final against Wigan, the strip still seen todaythe famous red Vwas first utilised. [203] However, a criticism of the St Helens scouting system is that they tend not to look at players beyond the junior ages (616 years old), and talented players who continue into amateur rugby tend to be signed very rarely. Rugby Super League Betting Odds | St Helens Vs Hull Fc | BetUS [49], Like during the First World War, the club could not enjoy having a fulltime squad during the Second World War and struggled to compete. However, during the modern, Summer era, the game between the two gained prestige. [62] They didn't have long to wait for trophies as St Helens won the Lancashire Leagues, in 195253,[63] The 1953 Championship final against Halifax was held at Manchester City's Maine Road ground; in front of a crowd of over 50,000, Saints won their second Championship 2414. [202], On 17 July 2021, St. Helens won the Challenge Cup for the first time in 13 years beating Castleford in the final 2612. Keiron Cunningham, perhaps the prime example of St Helens deep roots in junior rugby, Without having strict feeder sides, such as the system that exists in Australasia, St Helens have, in the last 20 years, particularly with the inception of the dualregistration scheme in 2009, built up partnerships with Co-operative Championship sides like Widnes and Leigh. [88], The 1970s were also seen as a successful spell for St Helens, as they reached three Challenge Cup finals in the period. @Saints1890 The OFFICIAL Twitter feed of the current World Club Champions and #FOURmidable @SuperLeague Champions | Saints Women: @saints1890women | #COYS Sports, Fitness & Recreation St.Helens saintsrlfc.com Joined November 2009 672 Following 115.3K Followers Replies Media
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