St Helens RLFC. 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. List of St Helens R.F.C. St Helens' former stadium was Knowsley Road, renamed in 2008 to the GPW Recruitment Stadium for sponsorship reasons. In the shortened 1918–1919 season, St Helens played only nine times. 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St Helens Rugby League. [210] All competitive games, i.e. [5] They became known as St Helens Rangers up until the 1880s. St Helens RFC's 10 Greatest Players • Rugby League Opinions [200] [172] Paul Wellens received the Lance Todd Trophy after sharing the award with team-mate Leon Pryce the year earlier.[156]. As St Helens are unbeaten at Knowsley Road against the Wire since 1996, as well as boasting a generally impressive record against the Wolves in all meetings in Super League, the game is seen as an opportunity for Warrington to rectify their record against the Saints. A collection of St Helens rugby shirts and jerseys. [according to whom?]. 2004 saw a double curvy red V used, before, in 2005, yet again tradition was reverted to in the design and this design was used until 2009. But St Helens' youth roots do not stop in the St Helens area. [26], During the First World War, St Helens struggled to compete and failed to complete the full fixture list of the Emergency War League on two occasions,[27][28][29] with the club finishing mid—table in the first year of the war,[30] as well as being beaten by 37 points to 3 by Huddersfield in that year's Challenge Cup Final. [3] Founded as St Helens Football Club on 19 November 1873 at the Fleece Hotel by William Douglas Herman,[4] they played their first ever match on 31 January 1874 against Liverpool Royal Infirmary. St Helens were placed in Division 1 but finished next to bottom and suffered relegation. Rugby League: St Helens Saints suffer Coote injury blow. They also won the 1953 Lancashire Cup, beating Wigan 16–8 at Swinton, the first time the two old rivals had clashed in a major final, Saints. Saints winning 83, drawing 11 and losing 141. [214][215][216][217] St Helens greatest winning margin and the highest game score between the two in competitive football was a 75–0 win in a 2005 Challenge Cup Round 6 game. [75] St Helens won the Western Division Championship under McCormick's rule, beating Swinton 10–7. [118] In Benyon's last season as coach, 1985–86, nothing was won.[119]. This defeat naturally came as a shock to the St Helens faithful, after so often in the last 15 years seeing the team reach the pinnacle of this competition and go on to win the cup. [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. Clubs such as Thatto Heath and Blackbrook Royals have produced many of the former and current superstars in St Helens' squads over the years, and continue to do so. [199], At the end of the Super League XXIV regular season, St Helens won the League Leader's Shield for a second consecutive year after finished 16 points clear of second placed Wigan. In 2006, the ground was treated to something of a makeover, after financial input from St Helens big money sponsors Earth Money. [154] In this season, they failed to win a trophy after being knocked out of the Challenge Cup by Leeds at the semi—final stage, and the Super League play—offs by Wigan at the same stage. The club moved from the City Ground in 1890 where they had shared with St Helens Recs when neither were members of the Northern Rugby Football Union. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. [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. [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. When known as Bradford Northern, Bradford experienced their period of success largely in the 1940s, at a time when St Helens struggled to compete due to the commitments of World War II. His personality and relationship with the fans was an additional reason why St Helens fans were disgruntled in him leaving after four years in charge and why next boss Mick Potter faced a fair amount of criticism in his initial period as boss. Welcome to the Official Facebook page of St.Helens R.F.C. [1] St Helens are also the third most successful side in the Challenge Cup with 12 wins in 21 Final appearances. However, there exists considerable support towards Newton, Billinge and Ashton also. 2020 St Helens Rugby League fixtures, results scores, news and pictures on Sports Mole They too have contested no fewer than 6 Challenge Cup Finals,[71][80][126][127][153][155] and have met in three Super League Grand Finals; St Helens winning 29–16 in 2000,[152] with Wigan initially gaining revenge in 2010, with a 22–10 win,[196] before Saints claimed the 2014 Super League Grand Final by a score of 14–6, taking a 2–1 lead in their Super League Grand Final head-to-heads. In 2004 they beat arch—rivals Wigan 32–16 at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff in front of a capacity crowd of 73,734 people to win the Challenge Cup,[155] Long gaining his second of an eventual three Lance Todd Trophies. [156], St Helens followed up their Challenge Cup win by claiming the League Leader's Shield,[163] before cementing their reputation as the team of the year by defeating Hull 26 points to 4 in the Super League Grand Final. However, as Saints became a more national institution, they decided that a more recognisable badge needed to be adopted. 1985 saw the first jersey that was supported by a visible sponsor—St Helens Glass. [206] St Helens' traditional policy with youth was to make them better players for the club. [citation needed] They won the Lancashire Cup in the 1961–62 season, with a 25–9 success over Swinton (at Central Park, Wigan) seeing yet more silverware come St Helens' way under the management of Prescott. In fact, it was only in the 1950s that St Helens won their first Challenge Cup and National League, and at this time, when St Helens were establishing themselves and improving in the 1950s, and 1960s, Bradford were disproving, and in fact folded in 1963. Privacy Policy; Terms & Conditions © 2021 St.Helens R.F.C. David Lyon brings you all the latest news on The Saints. Welcome to the Official Facebook page of St.Helens R.F.C. [104] In the same year, St Helens lost to Eastern Suburbs in an unofficial World Club Challenge Final by 25 points to 2. cup and league games combined, show that in the 366 games played, St Helens have won 141, there have been 19 draws and Wigan have won 206. [238] Outside of rugby league, St Helens have forged partnerships with British Basketball League side Mersey Tigers,[239] and English Premier Ice Hockey League team Manchester Phoenix.[240]. [196] It was not the romantic finish to the Saints careers of Potter, Cunningham or any of the departing members of the squad that many had hoped for, but nevertheless, a new era was just around the corner, as Simmons' reign began. with the fans, a kit that featured a white drop—down V with a black and red mesh design at the bottom of the jersey. Old, retro and collectable. Welcome to the Official Facebook page of St.Helens R.F.C. Sullivan's second championship came in 1958–59. [232] However, they remarkably have never met in Challenge Cup or Super League Finals. For the English rugby union team, see, Millward's reign and a controversial sacking (2000–2005), St Helens 2007 World Club Championship winning team. Support big Tmac…, Our @TheChallengeCup journey starts this week! [4] They defeated Manchester Rangers in the first match played at Knowsley Road. Signed for Oldham R.L.F.C. St Helens won the match 23–6 securing their 14th championship. [177] This prevented Saints from reaching the final at the new Wembley Stadium for a third successive time and from winning the cup for a fourth time running. 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. [278] This strip saw a somewhat shorter red vee, compared to the ventures of the design in 2009 and '10. [9], Between 1897 and 1901, St Helens were not successful, even generally considered a mid—table side. [235] Clubs in the St Helens area also include Bold Miners, Portico Vine, Pilkington Recs, Haydock Warriors, Newton Storm, Eccleston Lions and Haresfinch Hawks which provide players for St Helens through the junior years and the scholarship schemes at the club, before eventually signing professionally at 16. Saints inflicted a 28–7 defeat on their visitors,[78] their biggest loss of the tour. St Helens fans and players alike were saddened to see Anderson leave, after not only upholding the tradition of St Helens exciting brand of rugby, but giving them a defensive and disciplined edge that was never apparent under Ian Millward. Indeed, many of St Helens current and past squads call areas like Widnes, Wigan, Cumbria and Oldham home. Previous main sponsors have included St Helens Glass (1986–87, 2000–01), McEwan's Lager (1987–98), John Smith's (1999), Caledonia (2002), Comodo (2003), All Sports (2004–05), Earth money (2006–07), Pilkington Activ (2008–09), Frontline (2010), and Medicash (2011). [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. See more ideas about st helens, saints, rugby league. Australian Royce Simmons took over from compatriot Mick Potter for the start of the 2011 season. Wigan and St Helens have also met in 4 Premiership Finals, Wigan winning 3, St Helens once,[129][130][142][143] 3 Lancashire County Cup Finals, St Helens winning two, Wigan one,[128][211][212] and one Floodlit Trophy Final in 1968, Wigan winning 7–4. Saints RLFC Official Web Site. 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. only to lose out to the Leeds Rhinos in the final, 18–10, making the Leeds Rhinos the only team to win the Grand Final three times consecutively. [188][189] The 2010 season would also see legendary hooker and captain Keiron Cunningham retire from the game after 17 years with his one and only club. Saints Official Website of St.Helens R.F.C. [127] They won the Lancashire Cup, in the 1991–92 season, beating Rochdale Hornets. [224][225], Leeds have arguably the strongest rivalry with St Helens, out of all the Yorkshire clubs that have a history with St Helens. Saints TV: Saints Academy are back in action! However, despite all the problems faced, St Helens defied the odds to reach their 11th Challenge Cup semi-final in a row, and at the end of the season they qualified for their 6th consecutive Grand Final. Rugby League: St Helens v Salford preview. The Official Online Shop of St Helens Rugby League Football Club However, in 2008, St Helens were given a warning letter from the RFL, as a result of the ensuing licensing system that was to be introduced into Super League in 2009, stating that the quality of their current stadium was too poor for the expected quality of a licence in the league. [61], Following on from their most constant ambition for successes, first experienced really in the 1960s, Saints became one of the most successful side of the summer era. Criticisms from club legends like Paul Sculthorpe and Sean Long regarding his personal skills with the fans,[180] as well as the continued fan rejection saw him let his contract run out and, initially, seek a job in the NRL,[181][182][183] but eventually, and perhaps surprisingly, join Bradford on a two—year contract. [136] Hanley was considered by many to be a polarising figure and after several acrimonious disagreements with the St Helens board of directors, he was sacked a month into the following season. [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.
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