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James Roby touches down to score for England against the Exiles at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington.

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.

A crowd of 11,000 turned up to watch Saints beat Braford on Sunday but Huddersfield away drew far lower crowd.

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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St Helens' Willie Manu is tackled by Bradford Bulls' Matty Blythe during the Super League match at Langtree Park, St Helens.

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.

Willie Manu in action for Saints.

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.

Bradford Bulls' James Donaldson (right) is tackled by St Helens' James Roby during the Super League match at Langtree Park.

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.

Bradford Bulls' Oliver Roberts is tackled by St Helens' Jon Wilkin (ground) during the Super League match at Langtree Park.

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.

Saints chairman Eamonn McManus had strong words for some of the club's under-performing players.

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.

Sia Soliola

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

Paul Wellens

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.

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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.

St Helens' Ade Gardner is treated on the pitch after he is injured during the Super League match at the John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield

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.

James Roby

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.

St Helens' Sia Soliola (right) beats Huddersfield Giants' Danny Brough during the Super League match at the John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield

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.

Nathan Brown has urged his players to toughen up

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.

Controversial video official Steve Ganson

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.

Alex Walmsley

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.

Gareth O'Brien

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.

Saints skipper Paul Wellens

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.

James Roby

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.

Nathan Brown is hopeful of welcoming a number of injured senior players back

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.

Luke Walsh has signed a two year deal with Saints

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.

James Roby

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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