Saints are in France on Saturday as we face Toulouse Olympique at the Stade Ernest Wallon on Saturday with kick off at 6pm (5pm UK time) and we have all the key information you need ahead of the game.
BACKGROUND…
The fortunes of both Toulouse Olympique and St Helens couldn’t be more different heading into round six. Whilst the French side don’t have any points on the board in the 2022 Super League season yet, St Helens are unbeaten with five wins from five games.
However Toulouse have impressed in recent weeks, losing out to Wigan by just a point at their French home as well as putting up a spirited fight against Warrington.
Going into the game, Saints have been hit by four injuries which you can read more about below. The team will fly out on Saturday with the game kicking off at the Stade Ernest Wallon at 6pm (local time) – 5pm in the UK.
The match is not being televised, but fans will be able to follow all the updates via the club match centre and social media accounts. BBC Radio Merseyside will also be providing commentary on the game and interested parties will be able to listen to that on the BBC Sports website under Rugby League.
PREVIOUS MEETING:
St Helens 56, Toulouse 16 (CCR4, 17/4/10) (at Knowsley Road).
No previous Super League meetings.
SQUADS
COACHES PREVIEW
Head over to Saints TV to hear Kristian Woolf’s thoughts ahead of the game, whilst Curtis Sironen is looking forward to playing in France for the first time.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
James Child will be the referee.
KIT?
Saints are the away team and so we will play in our new 2022 away shirt!
PUBS, RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS IN TOULOUSE
Have a read through Toulouse’s Fan Guide for all places to eat, drink and sleep!
CAN I STILL BUY TICKETS FOR THE MATCH?
Click here to purchase your tickets prior to the game. On game day, fans will be able to purchase tickets directly at the stadium.
Instructions on how to enter the stadium with your ticket can be found here.
DO I NEED TO SHOW VACCINATION STATUS AT THE STADIUM?
Wearing a mask and showing a proof of vaccination is no longer required from Monday 14th March in France. Read more here.
From 12 February 2022, fully vaccinated travellers from the UK no longer need to present a negative PCR or antigen test result before travel. Fully vaccinated travellers aged 12 and over must continue to provide:
- Proof of vaccination. Further details on what counts as being fully vaccinated can be found below
- A sworn statement self-certifying you’re not suffering from COVID-19 symptoms and haven’t been in contact with confirmed cases in the 14 days prior to travel.
Click here to read entry requirements into France at the airport.
GETTING TO THE ERNEST-WALLON STADIUM
Click here to find directions within Toulouse’s Fan Guide. Saints fans can access via Gate 10 from 4pm (local time).
I CAN’T ATTEND – WHERE CAN I FOLLOW THE GAME?
The game is NOT televised, but supporters can follow the game on our official Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts as well as on our Live Match Centre.
BBC Radio Merseyside will also be providing commentary on the game and fans can listen to that on the BBC Sport website under Rugby League.
Reaction will follow the Full-Time whistle on our website and social media channels whilst the highlights and the full 80 minute replay will be on Saints TV for subscribers the following day.
RIVALS WATCH
Friday
Salford vs Leeds Rhinos – 8pm – Sky Sports
Catalans vs Hull KR – 8:30pm (UK 9.30pm)
Saturday
Warrington vs Wakefield – 12.30pm – Channel 4
Toulouse vs Saints – 6pm (UK time 5pm)
Sunday
Hull FC vs Huddersfield – 3pm
