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Since 2015 St Helens' kit has been supplied by O'Neills. This was illustrated by the defeat by Halifax in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley, 19–18, in 1987. On 3 October 2009, Saints defeated fierce rivals the Wigan Warriors to book their place at a fourth consecutive Super League Grand Final,[178] Indeed, many of St Helens current and past squads call areas like Widnes, Wigan, Cumbria and Oldham home. [284] 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. Mick Potter was announced as the successor to Anderson, which received many plaudits from the St. Helens fans and the European game as a whole, as the year previous he had led the Catalans Dragons to a record—high third—placed finish in the league. St Helens star signs new deal Serious About Rugby League 10:55 30-Mar-21 Date, time and TV for Saints' Challenge Cup clash with Leeds Rhinos St Helens Star, Cheshire 10:42 30-Mar-21 New deal for St Helens centre Total Rugby League 10:41 30-Mar-21 [137][150] Millward then lead Saints to the top of Super League VII, and to reclaim the Super League title in the 2002 Grand Final,[151] Sean Long snatching a last minute 19–18 win over the Bradford with a drop—goal. Last Match : 26th Mar 2021 : Salford Red Devils In our database we currently have 4,991 matches and 1,956 players in 72,394 total positions! The Recs played their first game on 6 September 1913. Coached by Shaun McRae, the Saints competed in Super League I and finished in 1st place, and also went on to win the 1996 Challenge Cup, beating Bradford Bulls in the final. [67] Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. [65], The following year saw Saints win the 1956-7 Lancashire League 1956–57[66] and they won it again in 1958–59. Official (@saints1890) [133] They finished fourth in both of Hughes' seasons in charge. @leedsrhinos @twstadium Saturday 10 April [44] This was the same season that they won their second Lancashire League,[45] the first coming in the 1929–30 season. rugby tournaments that St Helens played.. St Helens is playing next match on 1 Apr 2021 against Hull Kingston Rovers in Super League.When the match starts, you will be able to follow Hull Kingston Rovers v St Helens live score, updated point-by-point.Statistics are updated at the end of the game. These colours however were dropped in favour of a more traditional to today, red and white design. However, there exists considerable support towards Newton, Billinge and Ashton also. [193] Defeating Huddersfield Giants in the qualifying semi—final in the 2010 play-off series by 42–22 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. List of Testimonial players at St Helens R.F.C. [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. [2] Also, what appeared to be building as something of an inter—town 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. Murphy was succeeded by Mike McClennan in February 1990. [282] 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. The arrival of Jim Sullivan as head coach in 1952[61] heralded a successful era for St Helens, and helped to establish the club as a respected force in British and eventually world rugby league. St Helens have also forged links with the Canada Rugby League (CRL) and their team Toronto City Saints, who have adopted the popular piece of St Helens insignia in their crest. But St Helens' youth roots do not stop in the St Helens area. [158] Daniel Anderson was appointed as coach,[61] Millward was then made coach of archrivals Wigan. [62] They didn't have long to wait for trophies as St Helens won the Lancashire Leagues, in 1952–53,[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 24–14. Support big Tmac…, Our @TheChallengeCup journey starts this week! [10][11][12] They finished second to bottom in the 1900–01 Lancashire League season, meaning they did not qualify to compete in the national league the year later. [61] In Ashton's first season in charge, St Helens won the Championship,[100] and contested the inaugural Premiership Final, losing 26–11 to Leeds. Saints inflicted a 28–7 defeat on their visitors,[78] their biggest loss of the tour. On 9 August 2009, St Helens reached a record 9th consecutive Challenge Cup semi—final,[176] where they were beaten by 24 points to 14 by the Huddersfield Giants. Umbro were once again the designers of this varsity blue jersey with a royal blue vee—shaped chevron, a kit similar to the away kit of 2008. [127] They won the Lancashire Cup, in the 1991–92 season, beating Rochdale Hornets. 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. [61] Hanley led Saints to Grand Final success against Bradford in October of his first year in charge. St Helens scores, results and fixtures on BBC Sport. Mick Sullivan joined Saints for £11,000, then a record transfer fee. Throughout 2010, a select panel of fans, journalists, former players and club officials voted for the best 17 players ever to have played for St Helens, to commemorate the club's 120th and final year at Knowsley Road. Since the inception of Super League in 1996, they have won the title on eight occasions, and have added seven Challenge Cups to their five previous successes. Saints RLFC Official Web Site. [237] St Helens have also been known to loan fringe players to "less strong" Super League sides such as Salford and Crusaders and previously Widnes. In 1997, yet another change of design that was controversial[according to whom?] For the English rugby union team, see, Millward's reign and a controversial sacking (2000–2005), St Helens 2007 World Club Championship winning team. [153] They were hammered in the 2003 World Club Challenge by Sydney by 38 points to 0. [61], Former club player and Welsh international Kel Coslett took over as coach in June 1980. [224][225], Leeds have arguably the strongest rivalry with St Helens, out of all the Yorkshire clubs that have a history with St Helens. [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. [197], In the Super League XXIII season, St Helens claimed the League Leader's Shield and Ben Barba who had joined the club that year won the Man of Steel award. coming to the club, it was constantly argued that, unlike other big clubs, St Helens did not have the stadium to suit their on—field talent. [201], At the end of the 2020 season, St Helens finished second behind league leaders Wigan. Coaches. Proudly Founded in 1873 • 2020 Super League Champions. ISBN 978-0-7524-1883-4. However, in 2009, the mascots changed to Boots and Bernard; happy and angry masculine characters. [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. [17] However the two Divisions became one League to save the club from a 2nd relegation. on loan 16 November 2001, Recalled by St. Helens 17 April 2002 for one match at Bradford Bulls. [175] James Graham, on a positive note, made it a hat—trick of ex—Blackbrook Royals to win the Man of Steel Award whilst playing for St Helens. [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 1926–27 season. Initially, the St Helens mascots were Bernard and Bernadette, St Bernard dogs; depicting something of a married couple with their on-field humorous antics. They finished bottom of the EWL in seasons 1942–43[51] and 1943–44[52] and next-to-bottom in 1944–45. [7][108] St Helens lost the Floodlit Trophy in the 1978–79 season, going down to Widnes. However, for the 5th year in a row they were on the losing side, as the injury-plagued squad finally succumbed to Leeds. [1] Prior to this, in particular when St Helens were playing simply rugby football, they shared the City Ground with St Helens Recs. Bernard doesn't appear as often as Boots, with Boots being a more child-friendly image for the club, whilst Bernard retains the 'seriousness' of the mascots role to the club.[281]. In 2006, the ground was treated to something of a makeover, after financial input from St Helens big money sponsors Earth Money. [229], 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. Retrieved 4 December 2020. St Helens Rugby League. [71] In 1981, the club changed colours again, albeit temporarily, when Umbro designed and manufactured a French—style jersey of blue, with a white and red V. These colours were donned for two years, before the traditional colours were reverted to. Now, however, it can be argued that Saints look to make them internationals, with no less than five of the current St Helens squad's youth products having gone on to represent either Great Britain or England or both. St Helens won this epic 12–6,[7][71] and the kit has since become synonymous with the club. - the most successful club of the Super League era Between 1991 and 1994, a somewhat controversial and odd[according to whom?] 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. St Helens RLFC. For all St Helens players with a Wikipedia article see List of St Helens RLFC past players. [241] Situated, prior to their recent move to Widnes, in Eccleston and Thatto Heath, a lot of support naturally derives from that area. See more ideas about st helens, saints, rugby league. In 2000, a more regular V was seen again. 2010 St Helens RLFC season Super League XV Rank2nd Play-off resultRunners Up Challenge CupSemi-finals 2010 recordWins: 23; Draws: 0; Losses: 8 Points scoredFor: 946; Against: 547 Team information ChairmanEamonn McManus Head coachMick Potter Captain Keiron Cunningham StadiumGPW Recruitment Stadium Avg. Signed for Oldham R.L.F.C. This new crest drew criticism from large sections of the St Helens faithful, who were afraid of the club losing its connection to the town to attract a wider fan base.[280]. [109] The 1979–80 season was unsuccessful, with St Helens finishing mid—table. [117] They also won the Premiership in the same season with a 36–16 victory over defending champions Hull Kingston Rovers at Elland Road in Leeds. [61] Under Hughes, St Helens only reached the one, Regal Trophy Final, where they lost to Wigan in 1996 by 25 to 16. including the latest news, interviews and offers. Their support is also not restricted to the town, with bases in Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Northamptonshire, the South and North Wales. [40] The season after, they were trophyless, finishing 10th in a 28—team league. Rugby League: St Helens Saints suffer Coote injury blow. [218] Wigan's biggest win was a 65–12 win in Super League II, 1997. [83] This would be Coan's last year in charge at St Helens after a highly successful period as boss. [7][42] They won their first ever National Championship in the 1931–32 season,[43] defeating Huddersfield 9–5 in the final. Since the end of World War II, St Helens have seen 24 new bosses at the helm at Knowsley Road. [53], The club's fortunes that had seen them be successful so rarely the decade previous did not change in the 1940s. The Official Online Shop of St Helens Rugby League Football Club 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.[233]. [169] They were beaten in the Grand Final that year by Leeds by 33 points to 6,[170] despite finishing at the top of the league ladder for the third successive season. [2] In their first match at the new ground, St Helens beat Manchester Rangers, played under rugby football rules. St. Helens entered their 136th year in rugby in 2010, their 115th in rugby league, and are in contention for the Super League, in its 15th Season, and the 109th Challenge Cup. With a galaxy of stars including Tom van Vollenhoven, Alex Murphy, Dick Huddart, Cliff Watson, Ray French and Vince Karalius, the 1960s was a decade of great success for the Saints. St Helens are one of the oldest members of the Rugby Football League. [206] St Helens' traditional policy with youth was to make them better players for the club. [152] They lost the 2002 Challenge Cup Final to Wigan at Murrayfield Stadium by 21 points to 12. Their current main shirt sponsor is RCMA Group (home jersey) and Crabbies (Away Jersey). St Helens won the match 23–6 securing their 14th championship. In the 1961 Challenge Cup final against Wigan, the strip still seen today—the famous red V—was first utilised. [1] St Helens are also the third most successful side in the Challenge Cup with 12 wins in 21 Final appearances. Welcome to the Official Facebook page of St.Helens R.F.C. For all players who have gained international caps whilst playing for the club see List of St Helens RLFC international players. [166], After a slow start to the 2007 season, Saints added to their history by beating Brisbane 18–14 to win the 2007 World Club Challenge.[138]. Rugby League. [162] Scrum-half Sean Long was awarded the Lance Todd trophy for a record third time for his man—of—the—match performance during the final. Jim Challinor took over from Cliff Evans in 1970, and in his first season, he won the Championship,[89][90] and reached two finals, the Lancashire Cup and Floodlit Trophy, losing both. 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. In the shortened 1918–1919 season, St Helens played only nine times. [164] Once more St Helens confirmed their status as the outstanding team of the summer era. 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. [159], Daniel Anderson saw his new team become the first team to top the Super League and fail to reach Old Trafford in 2005. 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St Helens lost consecutive Premiership finals to Wigan in 1996,[142] and 1997. TV. [188] In light of these decisions, neither Cunningham nor Potter halted their personal and the St Helens team quest for success; shown by their 10th successive semi—final appearance in the Challenge Cup. This was also the first jersey to feature the famous stickman of St Helens insignia. The jersey had a single broad red horizontal band, on a white background, and was used until 1961. More early examples of players that made the grade following on form their stints in the academy and reserves (previously known as the "St Helens Colts") include Steve Prescott,[203] Paul Forber,[204] Gary Connolly,[205] and Chris Arkwright. St Helens R.F.C. [194] However, for the fourth year running, St Helens once more proved flops in the Grand Final. [219], Saints contested several finals in the modern game with Bradford Bulls, following up from their vast successes respectively in previous decades. All rights reserved. [207][208], There is a strong rivalry between St Helens and Wigan; the local derby between the two clubs has been traditionally regarded as the biggest in British rugby league, as well as one of the oldest in world rugby league. Umbro remained the club's kit suppliers until 1994, when Stag took over. The "Gallant Youths" of Batley emerged victorious 10–3,[7][8] with Dave "Red" Traynor scoring the lone St Helens' try.