The Saints return home to the Totally Wicked Stadium for the first time in over a month on Friday, 20th June and will face Leeds Rhinos in Round 15 of Betfred Super League 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm!
Ā TICKET & ENTRY INFORMATION
The quickest and easiest method of securing your spot at the Totally Wicked Stadium is by purchasing your ticket online by visitingĀ eticketing.co.uk/saintsrlfc. You can secure a digital or āPrint at Homeā ticket which would not require you to visit the Ticket Office.
Find out more about our stands, ticket prices and Ticket Office hours byĀ clicking here.
š°Ā SQUAD NEWS
Head Coach Paul Wellens is forced to make two changes to his gameday squad this weekend. Joe Batchelor was forced off with a calf injury at the weekend, whilst George Whitby misses this week after failing a HIA at Salford.
Youngsters Will Roberts and Jake Davies step into the squad selection.
Click or tap on the image below to read more about our Round 15 squad news.
Leeds come into Friday night’s fixture with almost a fully fit squad to choose from. Maika Sivo is out for the season for the Rhinos after tearing his ACL in pre-season, whilst Matt Frawley joined Huddersfield Giants on loan from the club on Wednesday.
Aside from that, it appears that the Rhinos have a strong squad to select from on Friday night.
Leeds 21-man squad vs St.Helens
1. Lachie Miller, 3. Harry Newman, 4. Ash Handley, 5. Ryan Hall, 6. Brodie Croft, 8. Mikolaj Oledzki, 9. Andy Ackers, 10. Keenan Palasia, 11. James Bentley, 12. James McDonnell, 13. Cameron Smith, 14. Jarrod O’Connor, 15. Sam Lisone, 16. Morgan Gannon, 17. Cooper Jenkins, 18. Jake Connor, 19. Tom Holroyd, 20. Jack Sinfield, 23. Riley Lumb, 27. Ethan Clark-Wood, 28. Kallum Watkins.
š¬ COACH PREVIEW
Wellens knows the threat that Leeds pose ahead of the game on Friday night at the Totally Wicked Stadium, with them being one of the form teams in the league at the moment according to the Saints Head Coach.
Saints TV subscribers can watch Welloās full Coach Preview!
š THE RECORD AGAINST LEEDS
Super League Summary
The two sides have met 82 times in the Super League era. Saints lead the head to head record having won 48 of the games, with the Rhinos winning the other 34 and no draws. The Red V have won 30 of the 46 games to be played at our home though, winning 12 of the 16 games since moving to the Totally Wicked Stadium.
Saints’ biggest victory over the Rhinos was a 0-48 win in 2020 at Headingley, with Welsh winger Regan Grace starring by scoring a hat-trick in West Yorkshire.
Last ten meetings ā First Team vs Leeds Rhinos
St Helens 4-17 Leeds Rhinos (SLR10, 03.05.25 – St James’ Park – Magic WKND)
St Helens 22-14 Leeds Rhinos (CCR4, 14.03.25)
St Helens 40-10 Leeds Rhinos (SLR12, 24.05.24)
Leeds Rhinos 6-20 St Helens (CCQF, 22.03.24)
Leeds Rhinos 8-18 St Helens (SLR5, 15.03.24)
Leeds Rhinos 12-13 St Helens (SLR13, 26.05.23)
St Helens 24-25 Leeds Rhinos (SLR3, 03.03.25)
St Helens 24-12 Leeds Rhinos (SLGF, 24.09.22 – Old Trafford)
St Helens 42-12 Leeds Rhinos (SLR16, 23.06.22)
Leeds Rhinos 0-26 St Helens (SLR7, 01.04.22)
šµ YOUR PRE-GAME PLAYLIST!
For this match night, we are wanting the Saints faithful to choose our music playlist for the stadium ahead of the game!
Get your choices by commenting on our post (like the one below) and you may hear it being played from 6:30pm when the turnstiles open.
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š LEES ON BUILDING CONSISTENCY
Matty Lees looks ahead to a big test on Friday night. He reflects on a disappointing performance against the Rhinos last time out at Magic WKND. Also having played on Sunday its a short turnaround for the Red V this week, with lees discussing how he thought we played last time out against the Red Devils.
Watch the full player preview with Matty on Saints TV!
š£ļø WHO WILL BE THE MATCH OFFICIALS?Ā
Jack Smith will be the Referee for Friday night’s Super League fixture, and he will be supported by Touch Judges Richard Thompson and Ryan Cox, as well as Video Referee Liam Moore.
š«Ā LIVERPOOL JOHN LENNON AIRPORT: CROSSBAR CHALLENGE
One lucky Saints 2025 Member at half time on Friday will get the chance to win a pair of return flights return flights Split in Croatia, which is one of easyJetās new-for summer destinations!
easyJetĀ are flying to 32 routes across Europe and North Africa this summer from Liverpool JohnĀ LennonĀ Airport!
Flights can be booked atĀ easyjet.com, package holidays (flights, hotel, transfers and hold luggage) can be booked atĀ easyjet.com/holidays
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.
*Please note Terms & Conditions apply for this competition and prize.
Ā FOLLOW THE GAME WITH SAINTS
Fans not in attendance will be updated in full with theĀ Saintsā Live Match CentreĀ ā 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.Helensā 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 forĀ Saints TV subscribers too.
WEARING THE RED V
The Saints’ 2025 Home Kit will be worn on Friday night!
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!
š THE REST OF ROUND 15
Thursday
Castleford Tigers vs Hull KR – 8pm
Friday
Wakefield Trinity vs Wigan Warriors – 8pm
Saturday
Warrington Wolves vs Huddersfield Giants – 3pm
Catalans Dragons vs Leigh Leopards – 5:30pm
Sunday
Salford Red Devils vs Hull FC – 3pm
Take a look at how the Betfred Super League table looks ahead of Round 15 by clicking here.
š„¤ 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.
š BAG CHECK
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 Clubās decision to implement these changes to entering the ground with a bag are to ensure everyoneās 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 fansā 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 Ā£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.
Ā 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 aĀ zero-toleranceĀ approach to any anti-social behaviour, at both our own home ground and when visiting other clubsā 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 āsnifferā 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.
š¤ MEET THE SAINTS IN THE REDV BAR
Joe Batchelor & George Whitby will be joining Mike Bennett in the RedV Bar ahead of kick-off at 6:45pm!
This is your chance to hear from the players and get the inside scoop beforeĀ theĀ game.
The Red V Bar will be open from 5pm on Friday, with a full range of drinks to enjoy; Stowford Press OriginalĀ andĀ Mixed Berry,Ā Carling,Ā RedV Smooth,Ā GuninessĀ andĀ Madri all on draught!
š¦ LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT LEEDS…
After a rocky 2024, the Rhinos will desire to push back into the Play-Offs spots under Brad Arthur. As we head in Round 15, it appears to be going very well and Leeds come to the home of the Saints on a five-match winning run.
Let’s rewind though, firstly. Arthur took over during last season following the exit of Rohan Smith and brought more steel to the Leeds defence. Now after a full pre-season and looking to a full season in charge of the West Yorkshire side, and a number of new players, Leeds are looking to move back up the table.
One of the big names that has joined for Leeds for this season is Ryan Hall, a winger synonymous with the glory years of the Rhinos’ ‘Golden Generation’. The 37-year-old is Super League’s all-time top try scorer and goes back to Headingley after seven years away.
One of Super League’s most discussed players Jake Connor also joined Arthur’s squad from Huddersfield Giants, looking to re-establish himself as one of the best talents in the competition.
Further additions have included big pack men Keenan Palasia and Cooper Jenkins, both joining from Australian clubs, and the powerhouse winger Maiko Sivo – however he has sadly suffered an ACL injury ruling him out for the season. Not wasting any time in getting a replacement with former Sydney Roosters centre Ethan Clark-Wood joining the blue and amber.
It’s been a mixed bag of results so far in the 2025 season for Leeds. Focusing firstly on Super League matters they have two wins from the opening four matches, but they will need to build consistency is they are to challenge at the top or in the play-offs.
Round 1 was a disappointing home defeat to Wakefield, with only a late score improving the scoreline 12-14. In Round 2 with all the discussion of Salford being back at full strength following the salary cap restrictions, Leeds focused on themselves to earn an impressive 6-32 away victory.
Back at home in the third round the Rhinos took their foot of the gas after marching out to a strong lead over Castleford, but the Tigers grabbed a number of late tries themselves to improve the scoreline.
The Rhinos then went to Catalans Dragons and lost 11-0, failing to register a point at the home of the Dragons for a third successive season, before coming to our house for the Fourth Round of the Challenge Cup and losing 22-14, but with positive signs they are heading in the right direction.
One week on after losing to the Saints, the Loiners got their biggest result of the season so far, deservedly beating the Wigan Warriors at home 12-10, but they could not turn it into a winning run at that point of the season, coming up agonisingly short against Warrington 16-14 away – in a game they could feel they had much more control over.
Back-to-back wins came in April though with a comfortable, albeit tough, 0-28 away win over financially struggling Salford. In came a familiar face too with the return of Kallum Watkins, bolstering their back-row and centre options. Over Easter weekend they then saw off Huddersfield comfortably at home 28-6.
Last time out, another strong showing was put on by Arthur’s men and they led the current league leaders Hull KR for the majority of the match. A debatable red card for both teams late on in the piece made for a fiery finish, but the Robins showed their class to steal the win before Magic Weekend.
It was a very disappointing night in Newcastle for the Saints who fell to a 4-17 defeat to Leeds who levelled the head-t0-head score for the season 1-1. The result also stopped a six-match winning run for the Saints over the Rhinos, and began this current winning run they are on.
Arthur’s men then won a narrow contest at home against Hull FC, 18-16. Leeds than went over to The Jungle to put on a strong performance over a struggling Castleford team 6-29 before back-to-back home victories. Wakefield almost produced a big comeback at Headingley but fell short 22-18 ahead of the Challenge Cup Final weekend.Ā Last time out, the Rhinos may have produced their best performance of the year against the defeated Cup Finalists Warrington Wolves, blitzing the Wire in a strong second half to win 36-12.
The Saints are under no illusion that this is a big game for both ourselves and the Rhinos. Both sides head into it highly motivated and are well in the fight for the top six positions of the league table, but both want to get as high in the ladder as possible, whilst taking points off a fellow contender.
Three to watch
- Lachie Miller – often evades the first defender once he has the ball and injects himself in attack, can be tough to bring down
- Jake Connor – currently at the top of the Man of Steel leaderboard, Connor is in career-best form and is pulling the strings for the Rhinos and looks to set up tries if he can’t score himself
- Ash Handley – co-captain and one of Super League’s fastest men, on an edge you have to be sharp to avoid Handley making a big break
