Saints host Hull KR at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Sunday and we have a real treat of a day for you all to enjoy!
BACKGROUND…
We have an action packed Sunday ahead as our first team face off against Hull KR at 3pm.
James Roby can move clear of Kevin Sinfield at the top of the all-time Super League appearance records with his 455th appearance on Sunday. Both Saints and Hull KR will form a Guard of Honour for our Captain in tribute to what will be a record-breaking game.
The game will also see former Saint and fan favourite Lachlan Coote return to the Totally Wicked Stadium for the first time.
If that is not enough, we also have the real star of Britain’s Got Talent – Jamie Leahey and his friend Chuck with us. Jamie and Chuck will make an appearance before the game, during the players warm-ups!
JAMES ROBY – RECORD BREAKER
St Helens’ JAMES ROBY needs one appearance to move ahead of KEVIN SINFIELD and become Super League’s all-time leader.
Kevin Sinfield 454
James Roby 454
Andy Lynch 452
Paul Wellens 439
Jamie Peacock 438
Leon Pryce 432
Ben Westwood 430
Rob Burrow 429
Danny Tickle 419
Keith Senior 413
LAST TEN MEETINGS:
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)
Hull KR 26, St Helens 42 (SLR14, 5/5/19)
St Helens 36, Hull KR 24 (SLR8, 29/3/19)
St Helens 26, Hull KR 4 (SLR17, 8/6/18)
Hull KR 6, St Helens 30 (SLR7, 23/3/18)
St Helens 48, Hull KR 16 (SLR19, 17/6/16)
Hull KR 22, St Helens 31 (SLR3, 26/2/16)
SQUADS
COACHES PREVIEW
Head over to Saints TV to hear from Head Coach Kristian Woolf, whilst Will Hopoate also looks ahead to the double header here.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
M. Griffiths will be the referee.
KIT?
Saints are the home team and so will play in our traditional red and white kit with our front of shirt sponsor, Home Bargains!
TICKET COLLECTIONS
For those collecting on the day of the fixture – all pre-ordered tickets must be collected from the Ticket Office Collection Point, located next to the Ticket Office.
MATCHDAY SCHEDULE
- RedV Bar at the Totally Wicked Stadium open
- The Club Superstore at the Totally Wicked Stadium and Ticket Office will both open from 9am until kick-off
- Turnstiles and Stadium Kiosk open from 1.30pm (now the Reserves fixture is POSTPONED)
- Britain’s Got Talent Star Jamie Leahey and his friend Chuck will be interviewed on the pitch – 2.45pm (approx)
- Guard of Honour for record breaking James Roby – 2.58pm (approx)
- First team vs Hull KR – 3pm kick off.
We've had the BEST time with @jamieleahey01 and Chuck! Thank you for entertaining us all! 🐔 🎉 #BGT pic.twitter.com/gn0kO7nWPc
— BGT (@BGT) June 5, 2022
FOOD & DRINK
Following a transition period last season, our Food & Beverage Kiosks and Hospitality Lounges are now FULLY cashless, we no longer accept cash as a form of payment.
We offer a range of food and drink options including our RedV Smooth Bitter and Carling on draught. Plus we now have Stowford Press Original and Berry Cider on all kiosks!
We now also have Madri on draft served in the North and West Stands!
We have two Kiosk deals exclusively for 2022 members. Hot food and hot drink combo priced at £4 and a pie and a pint/bottle combo for £6. Show your Membership card at the Kiosk to ensure you grab the deal!
CHALLENGE 25 POLICY & FAN CONDUCT
Fans will need to ensure they bring a valid photo ID with them in order to prove their age when purchasing alcohol at the Totally Wicked Stadium. Any fans who are over 18 but can’t prove their age it may be refused sale of alcohol.
We remind fans to ensure their conduct is befitting of out Club. Any anti-social behavior that contravenes the Club’s Ground regulations (that can be viewed here)
Or any abuse of our staff, will not be tolerated.
SAINTS SUPERSTORE
Open from 12pm-3pm, the Superstore at the Totally Wicked Stadium has everything you need to kit yourself out including our 2022 home and away replica kit, training wear and leisure clothing, caps, hats and a huge range of souvenirs and gifts as well as matchday essentials such as flags and scarves.
CHEERLEADERS
Our A Star Saints Angels Cheerleaders will be making an appearance performing pre-match and at half-time thanks to Saints Community Development Foundation.
MATCHDAY PARKING
Click here to read where you can park on matchdays.
The council has made Tontine multi-storey car park on Exchange Street, St Helens available for matchday parking.
Parking will be free for @Saints1890’s opening Super League fixture against Catalans Dragons tomorrow (Thurs 10 Feb).
1/3 pic.twitter.com/FxoWlaH85h
— St Helens Borough Council (@sthelenscouncil) February 9, 2022
CAN I STILL BUY TICKETS FOR THE MATCH?
Tickets will also be available at the game via the Ticket Office or on the West Stand via either cash or contactless card payment.
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.
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 later in the week.
RIVALS WATCH
Friday
Huddersfield vs Leeds – 7.45pm
Salford vs Wigan – Sky Sports – 8pm
Saturday
Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC – 5pm (UK Time) – Sky Sports
Sunday
Saints vs Hull KR – 3pm
Wakefield vs Warrington – 3pm
Toulouse vs Castleford – 2.30pm (UK Time)
