St Helens RLFC
Roby impresses on England return
ST Helens ace James Roby scored during an impressive performance on his return to the England camp to help Steve McNamara’s men record an easy win over the Exiles.
JOHN YATES: Crowd numbers a source of concern ... and hope
THE attendance figures at Saints last two fixtures have left me feeling both delighted and in despair.
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Saints 30 Bradford 18
SAINTS put their shirt-sleeved fans through a mixed bag of emotions before completing a Super League double over the Bradford Bulls at sun-kissed Langtree Park on Sunday afternoon.
Manu called up to Exiles squad
SAINTS’ back row forward Willie Manu has been drafted into the Exiles’ squad ahead of Friday’s International Origin match against England at Warrington.
Roby on a mission
JAMES Roby will be out to repay England coach Steve McNamara for keeping faith with him in Friday’s game against the Exiles.
WELLO’S WORLD: We played with freedom
THE most pleasing aspect of our performance on Sunday afternoon was our fluidity in attack, for the first time in a while we moved the ball with freedom and we was very threatening every time we got possession.
McManus - It hurt to be ninth
Struggling Saints responded to a hard-hitting broadside from chairman Eamonn McManus by toppling Bradford Bulls on Sunday - their first home win since Easter Monday.
Soliola and Puletua to start for Exiles
SAINTS second rower Sia Soliola is the Exiles’ only ever-present going into the fourth match between the sides while six players are set to make their debuts
Wello’s World
LOSING games isn’t easy and we have lost far too many for our liking in recent weeks, again we were under pressure early in the game and at 18-0 down against a side very much in form we were left with a lot to do.
New Saint Luke welcomes move
NEW Saints signing Luke Walsh has told how he canvassed the opinion of ex-Saints ace David Fairleigh before signing on the dotted line.
Gardner waits for the all clear
ADE Gardner will have to prove he has recovered from the sickening head injury he suffered against Huddersfield before he is passed fit to face Bradford.
Roby named in England squad
ST Helens hooker James Roby will be aiming to make up for lost time after being named in England coach Steve McNamara’s squad for the mid-season clash with the Exiles.
Huddersfield 25 St Helens 16
DANNY Brough provided a final reminder of his class to England coach Steve McNamara as Huddersfield completed the double over former coach Nathan Brown’s St Helens - a first double over these opponents since 1951 - to stay on the heels of Super League leaders Wigan.
Brown - We must toughen up for Giant challenge
ST Helens coach Nathan Brown has warned that his team must toughen up as they prepare to take on his former side Huddersfield tonight.
Ganson back as video ref for St Helens clash
CONTROVERSIAL official Steve Ganson is scheduled to resume his role as a video referee at Huddersfield next Monday, the Rugby Football League has confirmed.
Walmsley happy to keep working
ALEX Walmsley has admitted he has been surprised by the amount of game time he has enjoyed during his debut Super League season.
Saints sign young half-back on loan
SAINTS have agreed a short term loan deal for promising young half-back Gareth O’Brien as further back-up for their injury-inflicted squad.
Wellens back young turks
PAUL Wellens has welcomed the added competition posed by the emergence of an outstanding crop of young talent from Saints’ youth side.
Roby set to return for Giants clash
ST Helens hooker James Roby is poised to return to action next week after two months out with an ankle injury.
Hopes for a Roby return
Coach Nathan Brown is hoping that a longer than normal break from competitive action will give him a little extra breathing space to assess whether long-term absentee James Roby is fit enough to face the Huddersfield Giants at the John Smith’s Stadium in Monday night’s TV match.
Walsh signs for Saints
SAINTS yesterday confirmed the signing of Luke Walsh for next season after he agreed a two-year contract with the club.
Roby fighting to be fit for Wire showdown
JAMES Roby, who has missed the last nine games with an ankle injury, is moving closer every day to pulling on a Saints’ jersey once more.
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Tuesday 18 June 2013
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