Match Preview: Catalans (A)

The match takes place at the Stade Gilbert Brutus on Saturday, 28th February, with kick-off scheduled for 7pm local time in France or 6pm in the UK.

 TICKET INFORMATION

Saints supporters will be located in the Tribune Puig-Albert Stand at the Stade Gilbert Brutus.

• Adults: £22
• Students: £11
• Juniors (Under 12): £7

Please note: Tickets for this fixture are physical only. There are no digital/print-at-home options available.

Supporters are able to purchase their tickets online by visiting the Saints’ ticketing website.

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

Ticket Office Opening Times

• Monday to Friday – 9am – 5pm
• Saturday – 10am – 4:00pm
• Sunday – Closed
• Match Days – Subject to change

Tickets will come off sale at 1pm on Friday, 27th February.

 SQUAD NEWS

Paul Rowley makes just one change to the squad, with Jonny Lomax stepping out, whilst young prop forward Noah Stephens is called into the squad selection.

Click the image below to read in full our Round 3 squad news.

Joel Tomkins makes two changes to the squad that lost to newly promoted Bradford Bulls last week, with new signing Matty Russell adding more options to their outside backs.

Les Dracs are boosted by the return of their captain Ben Garcia following suspension.

Experienced forwards Chris Satae and Julian Bousquet are the Dragons that drop out of the squad selection.

Catalans Dragons 21-man squad vs St.Helens

1. Charlie Staines, 2. Tommy Makinson, 3. Nick Cotric, 4. Solomona Faataape, 6. Toby Sexton, 7. Lewis Dodd, 9. Alrix Da Costa, 12. Ben Condon, 13. Benjamin Garcia, 14. Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e, 15. Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui, 16. Josh Allen, 17. Romain Navarrete, 18. Harvey Wilson, 19. Kruise Leeming, 20. Zac Lipowicz, 21. Matthieu Laguerre, 22. Josh Simm, 23. Matty Russell, 30. Alexis Lis, 31. Tiaki Chan.

✈️ DELANEY PREVIEWS VISIT TO THE DRAGONS

The young prop shares that he and the squad are eager for both the challenge of playing away in France and the chance to spend time together as a group.

He knows the atmosphere in Perpignan is always intense, with the home crowd creating a hostile environment, but he also expects strong noise from our travelling Saints supporters.

Watch the full player preview with George on Saints TV

📊 THE RECORD AGAINST CATALANS

Super League summary

Saints and Catalans have met 48 times in league action, with the Red V leading the overall head-to-head score with 28 wins to the Dragons 20. Of our 27 wins over the French outfit, two have come in the play-offs in 2014 and 2020, and the big one in 2021 at the Grand Final.

The highest winning Saints score against Catalans came back in a 2007 home game, 53-10, and the Saints’ widest winning margin over the Dragons was in the 2020 semi-final winning 48-2.

Last ten meetings

St Helens 40, Catalans Dragons 0 (SLR11, 15/5/25)
Catalans Dragons 13, St Helens 14 (SLR6, 29/3/25)
St Helens 24, Catalans Dragons 12 (SLR13, 31/5/24)
Catalans Dragons 14, St Helens 8 (SLR7, 6/4/24)
Catalans Dragons 12, St Helens 6 (SLSF, 6/10/23)
St Helens 12, Catalans Dragons 14 (SLR19, 13/7/23)
Catalans Dragons 24, St Helens 12 (SLR11, 5/5/23)
Catalans Dragons 20, St Helens 18 (SLR17, 2/7/22)
Catalans Dragons 20, St Helens 36 (CCQF, 9/4/22)
St Helens 28, Catalans Dragons 8 (SLR1, 10/2/22)

 FOLLOW THE GAME WITH SAINTS

Not over in France? We have you covered.

Fans will be updated in full with the Saints’ Live Match Centre – brought to you by 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.Helens’ social media accounts will keep supporters up to date on every key moment, so ensure you are following us!

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Highlights and the full match replay will be available for Saints TV subscribers on Sunday.

❇️ AWAY KIT DEBUT

The Saints have a new green/teal main colourway, not used before for away shirts in the recent past as our Away look for 2026!

The vibrant teal colour has a graduated blend in the pattern of the shirt and has been partnered with an off-white chevron pattern, and mixed teal and off-white crossover collar and cuffs.

Further stock has recently been made available to purchase in-store and online now at: saintssuperstore.com – including free Click & Collect on all orders.

 COACH PREVIEW

Despite their recent defeat to Bradford, Rowley anticipates a response from the French side, particularly in front of their ardent supporters.

Saints are under no illusions about the challenge awaiting them in Perpignan, in a hostile environment.

Saints TV subscribers can watch Rowley’s full Coach Preview

🏉 THE REST OF ROUND 3

Thursday

Wigan Warriors 54-0 Leigh Leopards

Friday

Castleford Tigers vs Huddersfield Giants – 8pm
Hull FC vs York Knights – 8pm

Saturday

Warrington Wolves vs Wakefield Trinity – 5:30pm

Sunday

Hull KR vs Leeds Rhinos – 12am [Midnight]
Bradford Bulls vs Toulouse Olympique – 3pm

WHO WILL BE THE MATCH OFFICIALS? 

Aaron Moore will be the Referee on Saturday evening, and he will be assisted by Touch Judges Dean Bowmer and Geoffrey Poumes, as well as Video Referee Liam Moore.

 TUNE IN TO WATCH LIVE

Supporters can watch the game live on Sky Sports + on Saturday, with coverage commencing at 5:55pm in the UK.

The full match replay will be available for Saints TV subscribers on Sunday.

🐂 THE BULLS ARE UP NEXT AT HOME

A classic Super League rivalry is renewed in Round 4 on Saturday 7th March…

St.Helens will host the Bradford Bulls following their promotion back to the top flight for the first time in 11 years!

We have double the action too, as our Academy get their 2026 season started at the BrewDog Stadium against Huddersfield at 2:45pm

Grab your tickets by visiting eticketing.co.uk/saintsrlfc