Sports News

• Smith tackles inaugural Brisbane Darts Masters

  
  ST HELENS darter Michael Smith will be in action again today when he participates in the inaugural Brisbane Darts Masters, writes Nathan Okell.

• Strong start made all the difference to Saints at Wakefield

  
  JUSTIN Holbrook said a good start at Wakefield Trinity made all the difference to his Saints side's furtunes.

• Saints smiling again and close in on League Leaders' Shield

  
  THERE you have it!

• AS IT HAPPENED: Saints return to winning ways at Wakefield

  
  Latest news from Wakefield as the Saints aim to return to winning ways

• Wakefield Trinity v St Helens - all the stats

  
  Nathan Okell takes us through all the relevant stats ahead of Saints' clash with Wakefield Trinity tonight

• Town still unbeaten after last-gasp draw

  
  IT was a productive week for St Helens Town as they recorded their first home win of the season before picking up a point on the road.

• Billinge see off champions Knutsford

  
  BILLINGE made in three wins from their first three games as they beat champions Knutsford 4-2 at Barrows Farm on Saturday.

• Pilks boss laments home display as Poynton run riot

  
  PILKINGTON FC were beaten 4-0 at home to Poynton on Saturday.

• Latest rugby league, Pilkington Recs and Thatto Heath Crusaders

  
  A 14-6 victory over Wath Brow Hornets ensured Thatto Heath Crusaders maintained their grip on second place in the NCL Premier Division, with Heath in good form heading into the play-offs in three weeks’ time.

• Saints' Challenge Cup semi-final hangover is now fading away

  
  SAINTS coach Justin Holbrook believes his side are starting to recover from their Challenge Cup semi-final hangover this week, with the upcoming break set to be a welcome relief for fatigued players, writes Nathan Okell.

• Peyroux is proof that time can turn a player around

  
  Nathan Okell provides a fan view on the confirmation that Saints back-rower Dominique Peyroux will be staying at the Totally Wicked Stadium for at least one more year

• Barba future up in the air but Peyroux is staying put

  
  AS rumblings continue over Ben Barba’s Saints future, Dom Peyroux is confirmed to be staying, writes Nathan Okell.

• Holbrook says Barba means no disrespect to Saints fans

  
  SAINTS coach Justin Holbrook has sought to diffuse the tension from fans after star man Ben Barba walked down the tunnel at full time in the past two defeats rather than applaud the fans with his teammates, writes Nathan Okell.

• Latest on injuries to Swift and Morgan

  
  SAINTS winger Adam Swift is set for another spell on the sidelines, while more detail on a return for centre Ryan Morgan should be known next week.

• Paul Sculthorpe: Time for Saints to give their heads a wobble

  
  Well it’s been a tough couple of weeks at Saints, firstly with the exit of the Challenge Cup against Catalan Dragons but then to back that up with a dire home defeat to the fifth-placed Huddersfield Giants.

• Saints and Wakefield confirm 19-man squads

  
  SAINTS have named their 19-man squad for Thursday’s Super 8s away trip to Wakefield Trinity, writes Nathan Okell.

• Thompson banned for throwing ball that hits official

  
  LUKE Thompson has been handed a ban by the RFL's Match Review Panel.

• Williams wins bronze at ETU Age Group Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships

  
  ST HELENS Tri have enjoyed a fruitful fortnight.

• Pictures from St Helens versus Huddersfield Giants, including mascots and junior match action

  
  FROM the stadium entrance to the final hooter, here's a look back in pictures over the Saints experience on Friday night.

• Boyle takes first place at The Lagoon

  
  NEWTON le Willows Angling Association match results: