Sports News

• William Hill World Darts Championship December 13 to January 1

  
  ST HELENS thrower Dave Chisnall is aiming to scoop darts’ biggest prize at the William Hill World Championship over the next three weeks – and believes he is one of the form players heading to Alexandra Palace.

• Billinge end Altrincham Reserves' 10 match winning run

  
  BILLINGE produced their result of the season so far when they beat Altrincham Reserves 2-1 at Barrows Farm on Saturday.

• Matt Crehan breaks own course record in Lancaster Power of 5K race

  
  ST HELENS Sutton AC runners took part in races across the north west over the weekend.

• Weakened West Park overhauled in second half at Heaton Moor

  
  DEPLETED West Park were beaten 25-19 at Heaton Moor.

• Widnes Vikings sign Connor Dwyer from Thatto Heath Crusaders

  
  THATTO Heath Crusaders second-rower Connor Dwyer has signed for Widnes Vikings.

• Players to visit Saints Superstore and have pictures with fans

  
  FANS have the chance to meet some of their Saints heroes this week.

• Young guns do Liverpool St Helens proud against Fleetwood

  
  LIVERPOOL St Helens continued their upward curve with a thumping 62-17 win over second-placed Fleetwood.

• Pick Saints best number nine of the decade

  
  THE duel for the best hooker of the decade is a straightforward one between Keiron Cunningham and James Roby.

• Who is top of Saints props?

  
  SELECTION for the two props in the team of the decade is likely to be a tight.

• Hughes is boxer of night after JCs host fine show

  
  JC’s hosted a terrific event at the fabulous Mercure Hotel.

• Challenge Cup draw and schedule

  
  PILKINGTON Recs have been handed a home tie with West Hull in the draw for the Coral Challenge Cup first round.

• Sydney Roosters clash will aid Saints' drive to be world class

  
  SAINTS are using February’s showpiece fixture with NRL giants Sydney Roosters as a huge short-term incentive to fuel their pre-season drive to be world class.

• Funeral details of former Saints hooker Tony Karalius

  
  THE funeral of former Saints and Great Britain hooker Tony Karalius will take place next Tuesday, 10 December at 1.30pm at St Bedes Church, Widnes.

• Former England fast bowler Bob Willis has died

  
  Former England captain and cricket pundit Bob Willis has died at the age of 70.

• Prescot's Kirsten earns England call

  
  PRESCOT hockey club have expressed their delight after their teenage player Kirsten Bottom was picked for the England National Colleges side.

• Vote for Saints scrum half in team of the decade

  
  AFTER the stability provided by club legend Sean Long in the noughties, scrum half developed into something of a problem position for Saints in the last decade.

• Win Saints new away shirt

  
  SAINTS have reverted to a classic blue and white vee for their away kit for next season - and we have one to give away.

• Farewell to Frank Ward - member of the four-cups Saints squad

  
  A FORMER member of the famous Saints’ four-trophy squad of 1965-66, Frank Ward, passed away recently after a long illness, aged 83.

• Haydock's Jordan Gibson signs for North Wales Crusaders

  
  HAYDOCK skipper Jordan Gibson has signed for semi-professional League 1 outfit North Wales Crusaders.

• Strong performances from St Helens Sutton runners in Sportshall

  
  THERE were some strong performances from the St Helens Sutton team in the North West Sportshall League with Lewis Dunn scoring key points in the speed jump and shot-put. Sportshall Athletics is an indoor form of track and field which Sutton’s younger athletes compete in alongside over a 1 million other children around the UK aiming for the Sportshall Championships which will be held in 2020.