Match Preview: Toulouse (A)

For the first time since 2022, St.Helens will face Toulouse Olympique at Stade Ernest-Wallon on Friday, 20th March 2026.

🎟️ TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets are available at the ground on matchday; however, fans can also purchase online in advance.

Click here to visit the Toulouse Olympique ticketing website – with tickets still available to purchase

Tickets are priced at €10 for all fans in the away end. Disability tickets are also available for €5.

📲 FOLLOW THE GAME WITH SAINTS

Not able to attend over in France? We have you covered.

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!

📰 SQUAD NEWS

Coach Rowley makes four changes to the squad that booked our spot in the Betfred Challenge Cup Quarter Finals last weekend.

Kyle Feldt, Daryl Clark, Curtis Sironen, and Jake Burns step out. George Delaney is joined by three young products of the Saints Academy who step in; Tom Humphreys, Billy Keeley and Cole Marsh.

Click the image below to read more about our Round 5 squad news.

The French outfit come into the fixture after a weekend off, having not been involved in Challenge Cup action.

Sylvain Houles is boosted by the return of front-rower Tyler Dupree, who missed the defeat to Wigan Warriors a fortnight ago, while Pierre-Jean Lima also comes into the squad. They replace Paul Ulberg and Maxime Stefani, who have both dropped out of the hosts’ squad.

Toulouse made a strong start to the campaign with wins over Wakefield and Castleford, but back-to-back defeats against Bradford and Wigan mean they will be determined to get back to winning ways on Friday.

Toulouse Olympique’ 21-man squad vs St.Helens

1. Olly Ashall-Bott, 3. Reubenn Rennie, 5. Benjamin Laguerre, 6. Thomas Lacans, 7. Jake Shorrocks, 8. Lambert Belmas, 9. Brendan Hands, 10. James Roumanous, 12. Mathieu Jussaume, 13. Anthony Marion, 15. Joe Cator, 16. Joe Bretherton, 17. Rob Butler, 19. Roméo Tropis, 20. Ajahni Wallace, 21. Ellis Gillam, 25. Luke Polselli, 27. Hugo Garrigues, 29. César Rougé

🪽 WINGFIELD EXPECTING TOUGH BATTLE WITH TOULOUSE

Jake Wingfield previewed the upcoming clash with Toulouse, highlighting the challenge posed by the French side on home turf. He stressed the importance of arriving with the right attitude if the team is to deliver results.

He also reflected on his return from injury last weekend, expressing his focus on building momentum and delivering consistent performances. Wingfield is determined to contribute during a key run of fixtures as the Saints look to continue their good start to the season.

Watch the full player preview with Jake on Saints TV

❇️ IN THE AWAY KIT

The Saints are wearing our 2026 Away Kit on Friday in France.

The vibrant teal colour features a graduated blend across the shirt’s pattern and is paired with an off-white chevron pattern and a mixed teal-and-off-white crossover collar and cuffs.

Get yours in-store or online now – saintssuperstore.com 

📊 THE RECORD AGAINST TOULOUSE

St.Helens and Toulouse have only met four times in competitive action, and the first meeting was back in 2010 in the Fourth Round of the Challenge Cup.

Toulouse joined the Super League in 2022, and St.Helens visited their home ground twice that season. One of those visits was a victory for the Saints, while the other was won by Toulouse. The return home fixture was also won by St.Helens, so the Super League head-to-head score is currently 2-1 in our favour.

All previous meetings

St Helens 36, Toulouse 16 (SLR27, 3/9/22)
Toulouse 14, St Helens 28 (SLR14, 4/6/22)
Toulouse 22, St Helens 20 (SLR6, 19/3/22)
St Helens 56, Toulouse 16 (CCR4, 17/4/10)

💬 COACH PREVIEW

Assistant coach Lee Briers highlighted the impact of injuries in the squad but sees it as a chance for younger players to step up and prove themselves. He expressed confidence in the depth of the group and the attitude of those coming into the side.

Briers also pointed to the importance of staying connected as a team, backing the group to handle the challenge and maintain their standards heading into the game.

Saints TV subscribers can watch Briers’ full Coach Preview

🏉 THE REST OF ROUND 5

Round 5 of the 2026 Betfred Super League season features one match on Thursday night, two on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Thursday

Wigan Warriors vs York Knights – 8pm

Friday

Bradford Bulls vs Huddersfield Giants – 8pm
Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Leopards – 8pm

Saturday

Warrington Wolves vs Castleford Tigers – 3pm
Catalans Dragons vs Hull KR – 5:30pm

Sunday

Hull FC vs Leeds Rhinos – 3pm

Take a look at how the Betfred Super League table looks ahead of Round 5 by clicking here.

📺 TUNE IN TO WATCH LIVE

Friday evening’s game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports + and SuperLeague+ from 5:55pm.

🗣️WHO WILL BE THE MATCH OFFICIALS? 

Tom Grant will be the Referee on Friday evening, and he will be assisted by Touch Judges Alex Cameron and Quentin Boissonade. Jack Smith will be the Video Referee.

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