Match Preview: Toulouse (H)

On Sunday afternoon, St.Helens welcome Toulouse Olympique to the BrewDog Stadium in Round 18 of the Betfred Super League, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.

🎟 TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets start from just £27.50 for adults and an incredible £6 for juniors aged 12 and under, with Under 5s tickets FREE!

The easiest way to secure your spot at the BrewDog Stadium is to purchase your ticket online here. You can secure a digital or ‘Print at Home’ ticket, which would not require you to visit the Ticket Office.

Fans can visit the Ticket Office during opening hours, or contact us by calling 01744 455 052.

Card payments are also available on the West Terrace.

😇 ACADEMY UP FIRST

Make even more of your visit to the Home of the Saints, with double the match action to be played!

Our Under 18s kick off our Super Sunday, and they will play host to Leigh Leopards in Round 10 of the Academy Championship.

They come into this one off the back of a terrific away day victory over Hull FC, where they ran out 30-18 winners.

Please note: Match tickets and Memberships will permit entry to watch both matches on Sunday. Tickets are not available for supporters to attend just the Academy match only.

📰 SQUAD NEWS

Paul Rowley has made four changes to his squad following last week’s clash with Wigan.

Alex Walmsley, Daryl Clark, David Klemmer and George Delaney are unavailable, while new loan signing Jed Cartwright is in contention for his St.Helens debut.

Academy products Matty Evans, Billy Keeley, Cole Marsh and Chris Matagi are also included and could make their Super League and Saints debuts if selected.

Sylvain Houles has made two changes to his Toulouse squad that thrashed Catalans Dragons in Castres last week.

They include new signing Louis Grossemy for the first time since he joined from Canterbury Bulldogs, with back rower, Ellis Gillam also named. They replace Maxime Stefani and Ajahni Wallace.

Toulouse Olympique’ 21-man squad

1. Olly Ashall-Bott, 2. Paul Ulberg, 5. Benjamin Laguerre, 6. Thomas Lacans, 7. Jake Shorrocks, 8. Lambert Belmas, 9. Brendan Hands, 10. James Roumanos, 12. Mathieu Jussaume, 13. Anthony Marion, 15. Joe Cator, 17. Rob Butler, 19. Romeo Tropis, 21. Ellis Gillam, 22. Henry O’Kane, 25. Luke Polselli, 29. César Rouge, 30. Tiaki Chan, 39. Ethan Quai-Ward, 40. John Toleafoa, 41. Louis Grossemy

💬 COACH PREVIEW

Head Coach Paul Rowley speaks to the press ahead of this Sunday’s home match against Toulouse Olympique.

Looking ahead to Toulouse, Rowley expects another tough test against a dangerous side and singled out full-back Olly Ashall-Bott as one of the competition’s standout performers.

However, his focus remains firmly on Saints, with the Head Coach determined to see his side build on their recent performances and make home advantage count on Sunday.

Watch the full match preview with Rowley on Saints TV

📲 FOLLOW THE GAME WITH SAINTS

Not joining us at the BrewDog? We have your match coverage sorted.

Saints fans will be updated live in full with the Saints’ Live Match Centre – brought to you by Acorn Motor Group. This is your Saints 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 on every key moment, so make sure you are following us!

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🏉 THE REST OF ROUND 18

The Saints close out Round 18 of the Betfred Super League on Sunday, with one game on Thursday, two games on Friday, and three more on Saturday.

Thursday

York Knights 20-16 Hull FC

Friday

Wigan Warriors 30-18 Warrington Wolves
Huddersfield Giants 14-30 Bradford Bulls

Saturday

Leigh Leopards vs Castleford Tigers – 3pm
Hull KR vs Wakefield Trinity – 5:30pm
Catalans Dragons vs Leeds Rhinos – 9pm

Take a look at how the Betfred Super League table looks ahead of Round 18 by clicking here.

😇HALO FANZONE

The HALO Fanzone will open once again, offering fans a vibrant mix of live music, food, and drink. It promises to be a lively pre-match destination for supporters of all ages!

MUSIC

The HALO stage will host live music opposite the Marching Inn Bar and Superstore. Kicking off the entertainment, DJ Earl Raff, will be bringing the tunes from 1pm.

FOOD & DRINK

Fans can enjoy a fantastic offering from Gourmet food vendors and JJ’s Ices ahead of kickoff.

MEET THE PLAYERS

Adding to the excitement, first-team players Matty Lees and David Klemmer will be on stage in the HALO fanzone at the earlier time of 1:30pm on Sunday.

🍾THE MARCHING INN

The Marching Inn at the BrewDog Stadium will once again be open for our Saints faithful, and we hope you will call in to visit.

We will open the bar from 12pm on gameday for you to soak up the matchday atmosphere. DJ Earl Raff will also be in the Marching Inn post-match, providing live music.

🍻 CANS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BREWDOG STADIUM

There will now be a brand-new range of chilled BrewDog cans available on our mobile bars located in the Southwest and West Stands.

This includes Wingman, Lost Lager, Hazy Jane, and Black Heart. In addition to cans of Stowford Press Original and Dark Berry Cider. All cans are 440ml and priced at £5.50 or two for £10. 

All cans must be decanted on purchase into plastic cups as per the stadium’s ground regulations

👊 DEPTH IS KEY SAYS DOUGLAS

Jacob Douglas believes that the Saints’ strength in depth will allow them to navigate this latest injury-hit period as they prepare to take on Toulouse Olympique at the BrewDog Stadium.

The young outside back reflected on a memorable few weeks after scoring on his debut against Bradford a fortnight ago before featuring in last week’s derby defeat to Wigan at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Watch the full match preview with Jacob on Saints TV

🔻 1̶9̶9̶6̶  2026 HOME KIT

We are in action at the BrewDog Stadium once again, and our 2026 Home Kit will be worn proudly on Sunday afternoon.

Paying homage to the inaugural season of Super League in 1996, this year is 30 years since that momentous campaign during which St.Helens won the League title and a memorable Challenge Cup victory at Wembley.

The kit worn during that season has since become iconic and a retro favourite amongst Saints fans. Worn by the likes of Steve Prescott MBE, Tommy Martyn, Keiron Cunningham, Chris Joynt, Anthony Sullivan, Bobbie Goulding, and Paul Newlove, to name but a few.

Get yours online by visiting saintssuperstore.com

⏸️ HALF TIME CHALLENGES

The Liverpool John Lennon Crossbar Challenge will see a Saints supporter get three attempts from the 20m line to hit the crossbar with a drop kick and the successful competitor will win a pair of flights courtesy of LJLA.

With the eyes of all the Saints faithful in the West Stand watching, the pressure will be on!

The prize this time is a pair of return flights to Milan from Liverpool John Lennon Airport with Ryanair (Includes parking, fast track and lounge (VIO Airport Experience).

You can enjoy the sights of Milan, head to the shores of Lake Como or see what the beautiful city of Bergamo has to offer. Book now at ryanair.com

Can you beat the Wingman? One lucky fan will race over 80m against the Wingman himself, who will ride along our LED system on the Wingman North Stand Perimeter.

If you can beat him, you win a year’s supply of Wingman Session IPA, courtesy of BrewDog.

*Please note Terms & Conditions apply for both competitions and prizes.
** P
lease drink responsibly.

🦺 SUPPORTER SAFETY

St.Helens R.F.C. want to ensure that everyone who comes to enjoy game days at the BrewDog 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.

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 use.

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.

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.

🎒 BAG CHECK

Personal bags of A5 size or smaller only will be permitted in the BrewDog Stadium, and our stewarding staff will check your bags and conduct bag checks upon entry. 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 at the BrewDog 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.

🗣️WHO WILL BE THE MATCH OFFICIALS?

Aaron Moore will be the Referee for Sunday’s game, and he will be assisted by Touch Judges Alex Cameron and Paul Marklove, as well as Video Referee James Vella.

📺 TUNE IN TO WATCH LIVE

Sunday’s game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports+ from 2:55pm.

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