Two teams meet in Round 4 and both have three wins to start 2025 Betfred Super League, but only one can make it four out of four. The Saints welcome Hull KR to the Totally Wicked Stadium this Friday night (7th March), with kick-off scheduled for 8pm.
TICKET & ENTRY INFORMATION
The quickest and easiest method of securing your spot at the Totally Wicked Stadium is by purchasing your ticket online by visiting eticketing.co.uk/saintsrlfc. You can secure a digital or ‘Print at Home’ ticket which would not require you to visit the Ticket Office.
Find out more about our stands, ticket prices and Ticket Office hours by clicking here.
📰 SQUAD NEWS
Coach Wellens makes just one change to the squad he named for last Saturday’s away win over Wakefild with Morgan Knowles back available for selection after being stood down due to HIA protocols.
Click or tap on the image below to read more about our Round 4 squad news!
Willie Peters makes three changes to his Hull KR side following their home victory over Salford Red Devils last Thursday night.
Their star half and current Man of Steel Mikey Lewis is back for the Robins, whilst Lee Kershaw returns following a two-week loan spell at Castleford. Eribe Doro is the third KR player to step back in.
Niall Evalds, Rhyse Martin and Bill Leyland miss out this week’s fixture. Martin is sadly set for a four-month spell on the sidelines, and we wish him well with his recovery. Evalds is unavailable due to HIA protocols, like Knowles was for the Saints last weekend.
Hull KR’s 21-man squad vs St Helens
2. Tom Davies, 3. Peta Hiku, 4. Oliver Gildart, 5. Joe Burgess, 6. Mikey Lewis, 7. Tyrone May, 8. Sauaso Sue, 9. Jez Litten, 10. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 11. Dean Hadley 12. James Batchelor, 13. Elliot Minchella, 14. Michael McIlorum, 15. Sam Luckley, 16. Jai Whitbread, 18. Jack Broadbent, 19. Danny Richardson, 20. Kelepi Tanginoa, 21. Jack Brown, 23. Lee Kershaw, 24. Eribe Doro.
🤝 MEET THE SAINTS IN THE REDV BAR!
Two First Team Saints will be joining Mike Bennett in the RedV Bar ahead of the match approx 6:45pm!
This is your chance to hear from the players and get the inside scoop before the game. In Round One Agnatius ‘Iggy’ Paasi and Owen Dagnall offered some brilliant insight for supporters, so don’t miss out!
The RedV Bar will be open with a full range of drinks to enjoy; Stowford Press Original and Mixed Berry, Carling, RedV Smooth, Guniness and Madri all on draught!
📲 FOLLOW THE GAME WITH SAINTS
Fans not in attendance will be updated in full with the Saints’ Live Match Centre – your hub to find out the team news, follow live game updates, see behind the scenes photos, and click to read all the key stories of the fixture.
St.Helens’ social media accounts will keep supporters up to date of every key moment, so ensure you are following us!
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Highlights and the full match replay will be available for Saints TV subscribers too.
🗣 BENNO AHEAD OF KR CLASH
Jon chats about the positive start to our league campaign so far as a small reward on the back of a great Pre-Season, with our new faces all coming into the Saints environment seamlessly. The Saints winger also talks about his own personal form at the start of the year, and the competition in the outside backs in 2025.
Coming up against a strong Hull KR side who are looking to go one better than they did in 2024, Bennison knows that the Red V are relishing the idea of the challenge at the Totally Wicked Stadium in front of our own supporters.
Watch the Player Preview with Benno on Saints TV!
🗣️ WHO WILL BE THE MATCH OFFICIALS?
Jack Smith will be the Referee for Friday night’s fixture, and he will be supported by Touch Judges Mark Craven and Cameron Worsley, as well as Video Referee Marcus Griffiths at Rugby League’s remote refereeing base.
🥤 FOOD & DRINK
The stadium has a number of kiosks located around the concourse, each named after a legendary Saints player or phrase!
These are situated in each stand and serve a variety of hot and cold food, chocolate, crisps, snacks as well as a range of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Check out a full rundown of our Food & Drink offerings by clicking on the image below!
Please note: Fans are not permitted to bring in any food or drink not purchased on the premises other than bottled water for medical reasons.
🏉 THE REST OF ROUND FOUR
Thursday
Hull FC vs Leigh Leopards – 8pm
Friday
Castleford Tigers vs Salford Red Devils – 8pm
Saturday
Catalans Dragons vs Leeds Rhinos – 5:30pm
Sunday
Warrington Wolves vs Wakefield Trinity – 1pm
Wigan Warriors vs Huddersfield Giants – 1pm
Take a look at how the Betfred Super League table looks ahead of Round 4 by clicking here.
WEARING THE RED V
The Saints’ 2025 Home Kit will be worn on Friday!
Taking centre stage, the iconic Saints crest has been transformed into a futuristic holographic badge and is placed in the centre of the shirt for the first time in 16 years. The shirt has elasticated sleeve cuffs that feature a woven oval SH pattern taken from one of the core elements of the Club crest, with the SH also watermarked into the Red V and on the side panels of the shorts.
Get yours online by visiting saintssuperstore.com! The Saints Superstore at the Totally Wicked Stadium will also be open on game day for you to visit!
🛫 LIVERPOOL JOHN LENNON AIRPORT: CROSSBAR CHALLENGE
One lucky Saints 2025 Member at half time on Friday will get the chance to win x2 return flights to Antalya in Turkey from Liverpool John Lennon Airport thanks to SunExpress!
SunExpress will be starting direct flights from Liverpool to the Turquoise Coast of Antalya next month! Flights are now on sale at sunexpress.com
With the eyes of all the Saints faithful in the West Stand watching, the contesting Member will get three attempts to hit the crossbar from the 20m line.
As a Club we are thrilled to be working with Merseyside’s airport for third straight season! *T&C’s apply.
🎒 BAG CHECK
From the 2025 season, personal bags of A5 size or smaller only will be permitted in the Totally Wicked Stadium, and our stewarding staff will check your bags and conduct bag checks upon entry.
Whilst this is a change to what supporters have been used to in the past, the Club’s decision to implement these changes to entering the ground with a bag are to ensure everyone’s security and safety when attending fixtures at the home of the Saints.
With the proposed implementation of The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill legislation, there may be further updates to fans’ gameday experiences in the future, with the priority of creating a safe environment for all.
We kindly ask supporters to please remain patient and be co-operative with our staff, and we thank you for your understanding.
Bags larger than A5 will only be permitted at the discretion of St.Helens R.F.C. staff if containing essentials for babies, or medical purposes and will be subject to being searched before entry. It is advised to provide Medical Exemption Certificates or proof of eligibility for a Medical Exemption Certificate.
O’Neills branded paper bags from the Saints Superstore will be permitted entry, however they too will be subject to bag checks from our stewarding staff.
Bag-Drop Facility
A Bag-Drop area will be set up on match days at the Totally Wicked Stadium for any bags that would not be permitted entry. This will be located in the South East corner of the stadium and will be open from two hours before kick-off and will close one hour after full time.
Please note our Bag-Drop facility will cost £3 per bag, and as a cashless venue only debit or credit cards will be accepted. St.Helens R.F.C. accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of items which are left at the owners’ risk, with all bags subject to a search.
THE RECORD AGAINST THE ROBINS
Super League summary
Saints and KR have met one another in Super League on 36 occasions, drawing just once. The head-to-head score lies firmly in favour of St Helens winning 23 times to Hull KR’s 12 victories.
The highest winning Saints score against the Robins came back in 2010, 68-12 which is also the Saints’ widest winning margin.
Last ten meetings
St Helens 6, Hull KR 42 (SLR23, 24/8/24)
Hull KR 40, St Helens 20 (SLR10, 4/5/24)
St Helens 28, Hull KR 6 (SLR22, 18/8/23)
Hull KR 26, St Helens 14 (SLR9, 14/4/23)
St Helens 38, Hull KR 12 (SLR24, 19/8/22)
St Helens 26, Hull KR 18 (SLR15, 12/6/22)
Hull KR 8, St Helens 42 (SLR4, 4/3/22)
Hull KR 0, St Helens 25 (SLR2, 1/4/21) (at Totally Wicked Stadium)
St Helens 21, Hull KR 20 (aet) (SLR12, 11/9/20)
Hull KR 18, St Helens 32 (SLR10, 30/8/20) (at Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington)
💬 COACH PREVIEW
Wellens is prepping his side to face the best of Hull KR, who reached last year’s Grand Final and like Saints have three wins out of three in the campaign so far. Knowing the Robins have the current Man of Steel or even former Saint Danny Richardson to call upon in the halves is a small example of their strength in depth.
Saints TV subscribers can watch Wello’s full Coach Preview!
SUPPORTER SAFETY
St.Helens R.F.C. want to ensure that everyone who comes to enjoy game days at the Totally Wicked Stadium can do so in a safe and friendly environment!
The Club would like to reiterate to supporters that it operates a zero-tolerance approach to any anti-social behaviour, at both our own home ground and when visiting other clubs’ stadiums. Misbehaviours that will not be tolerated include, but are not limited to; physical or verbal abuse, violent conduct, missile throwing, excessive alcohol misuse, and any drug misuse.
Furthermore, the use of pyrotechnics is strictly prohibited under both rugby and football ground regulations. They can cause serious injuries to those who carry them as well as fellow spectators, as well as damage to surfaces such as the playing pitch which can cost clubs thousands of pounds.
The Club during recent seasons has taken preventative actions for home fixtures, with additional stewarding and ‘sniffer’ dog patrols around the stadium. Supporters may encounter these dog patrols when approaching the stadium.
St.Helens would also like to encourage parents/guardians of children coming to the ground to ensure they are always aware of what their child is doing and where in the stadium they are at all times.
📺 TUNE IN TO WATCH LIVE
Sky Sports subscribers can watch it live on Sky Sports Action with coverage starting from 7:30pm, as can SuperLeague+ subscribers.
Onto this Saturday, and Wakefield are once again back at home with a little bit more of a turnaround ahead of facing the Red V. In front of their own fans they will be eager to secure a first home win following their return to Super League, and a first home win over Saints since April 2018.
💯 MILESTONE MAN
Should Joe Batchelor take to the field on Friday night, it would mark the back-rower’s 100th St.Helens appearance!
Our ‘Batch’ made his Saints debut back in April 2019 in a mammoth 62-16 home victory over Hull FC.
And my oh my, what he has achieved in those 100 games. Well done, Joe!
🔍 A CLOSER LOOK AT KR…
Can the Robins go one better in 2025?
Hull KR are serial contenders now after being revitalised in recent years with consistent finishes in the Play-Offs, a Challenge Cup Final and Grand Final appearance to boot. What they are now hunting though, is that first modern taste of major silverware to rubber stamp this brilliant period they are experiencing.
Willie Peters has the Robins playing an exciting style of rugby, but with a tough and robust physical pack to boot, it is a strong side that has arguably only got stronger with another big recruitment drive for this campaign.
Their headline addition is the capture of three-time NRL Premiership winner Jared Waerea-Hargreaves from powerhouse club Sydney Roosters, but add in the likes of Michael McIlorum, Tom Davies, Rhyse Martin and Danny Richardson.
It’s a competitive side that Peters has in his hands, and that’s before even mentioning the players they already had such as; Dean Hadley, Jez Litten and Elliot Minchella in the pack, or their half-back pairing of Tyrone May and the reigning Man of Steel Mikey Lewis.
Like the Saints, the Robins have won their opening four matches of the competitive season, including the Third Round of the Challenge Cup and the opening three rounds of Super League 2025. Interestingly ahead of this Round 4 clash, St.Helens and Hull KR have both faced the same opposition in the league rounds and got the victories.
Hull KR’s campaign began at home against a dogged and resilient Castleford Tigers team, with the game only settled in Golden Point extra time following a drop goal by Mikey Lewis, 19-18. Next up on the road the Robins edged past Wakefield Trinity 12-14, with the Trin putting up a fightback but a Martin penalty kick was enough to get the victory.
Last time out, Peters’ men put a poor Salford Red Devils performance to the sword at Sewell Group Craven Park, 42-0, with seven tries scored by six different scorers to maintain a perfect start to the new year.
This Friday, it is both the Red V’s and the Robins’ toughest test yet in the season, with our Saints looking to get one back over the East Hull outfit after losing to them both at home and away last year. The focus is only on moving forwards though, with Paul Wellens’ Saints wanting to maintain this good early season form, and hold onto the top spot of the league table.
Three to watch
- Mikey Lewis – he is the Man of Steel and a true game-breaker, all he needs is half a chance for a chance to create or score a try and he will go for it, and is a essential cog in the Robins attack
- Elliot Minchella – the Robins’ captain is crucial to KR’s efforts, and is their leader right in the heart of the field with his defensive work
- Jared Waerea-Hargreaves – one of Super League’s biggest signing, he has a pedigree of success, and is bound to be a handful for our defence to handle with his bulldozing efforts
