On Thursday evening, St.Helens travel to AMT Headingley Stadium to take on Leeds Rhinos in Round 13 of the Betfred Super League, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm.
TICKET INFORMATION
Saints supporters will be located in the Western Terrace and North Stand Block A of the AMT Headingley Stadium.
Saints’ away match tickets for this fixture came off sale with the Club at 5pm on Wednesday, 3rd June. Any uncollected tickets, now that the sales period has stopped, have been transferred to the Rhinos’ Ticket Office for collection on match night.
For full ticket and travel details, please click here.
SQUAD NEWS
Head Coach Paul Rowley has made two changes to his 21-man squad from Round 12. Noah Stephens and Jackson Hastings have stepped out of the squad following the Tigers fixture.
Youngsters George Whitby and Alfie Sinclair come into the squad. Click on the image below to read more on our Round 13 squad news.
Brad Arthur has two first-choice players returning to his Leeds squad list in the shape of prop forward Tom Holroyd and Jack Bird. The pair missed the Rhinos’ home hammering of Huddersfield a fortnight ago.
The West Yorkshire side will be without their dynamic fullback Lachie Miller though, as he serves the second match of a three-match suspension.
Leeds Rhinos’ 21-man squad
2. Maika Sivo, 3. Harry Newman, 4. Ash Handley, 5. Ryan Hall, 6. Brodie Croft, 7. Jake Connor, 8. Mikolaj Oledzki, 9. Jarrod O’Connor, 10. Tom Holroyd, 11. Kallum Watkins, 12. James McDonnell, 13. Keenan Palasia, 14. Chris Hankinson, 15. Cooper Jenkins, 17. Cameron Smith, 20. Presley Cassell, 22. Riley Lumb, 23. Danny Levi, 26. Tom Nicholson-Watton, 28. Fergie McCormack, 33. Jack Bird.
COACH PREVIEW
Rowley paid tribute to John Kear, a close friend of the Saints’ boss who touched the lives of many people across the world of rugby league.
Looking ahead to Thursday night’s trip to Headingley, Rowley said the break last week had given his players time to reflect and stew on the loss to Castleford.
Rowley expects a strong response from his players but knows they will need to be at their best against one of the competition’s in-form teams.
Saints TV subscribers can watch Paul Rowley’s full Coach Preview
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THE REST OF ROUND 13
The Saints kick off Round 13 of the Betfred Super League on Thursday night, with three games on Friday, and three more on Saturday.
Friday
Bradford Bulls vs York Knights – 8pm
Castleford Tigers vs Leigh Leopards – 8pm
Warrington Wolves vs Hull FC – 8pm
Saturday
Huddersfield Giants vs Toulouse Olympique – 3pm
Wakefield Trinity vs Hull KR – 4:30pm
Catalans Dragons vs Wigan Warriors – 6:30pm
Take a look at how the Betfred Super League table looks ahead of Round 13 by clicking here.
8️⃣ BIG AL PAYS TRIBUTE TO JOHN KEAR
Before looking ahead to the game, Walmsley paid tribute to his former coach John Kear following the sad news of his passing last Sunday. Kear played a big role in his early career, helping him make the step from amateur rugby into the professional game.
Watch the full interview with Alex on Saints TV
Ahead of kick-off at AMT Headingley Stadium there will be a minute’s applause in memory of John Kear.
WHO WILL BE THE MATCH OFFICIALS?
Jack Smith will be the Referee for Thursday night’s game, and he will be assisted by Touch Judges Marcus Griffiths and Matty Lynn, as well as Video Referee Chris Kendall.
WATCH THE GAME WITH US AT THE MARCHING INN
Come along to 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧 and watch the game with fellow Saints supporters!
Open from 6pm, enjoy some drinks and food, and cheer on St.Helens at our home ground!
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Saints 2026 Members can also enjoy 20% off all food and drink (valid only for designated non-matchday events, T&Cs apply).
THE RECORD AGAINST LEEDS
The two sides have met 85 times in the Betfred Super League era, with Saints winning 51 of the meetings and Leeds winning 34. There have been no draws.
St.Helens largest Super League win over the Rhinos came in 2020, as Kristian Woolf’s side ran out 48-0 winners on the road. Leeds’ largest winning margin in this fixture was back in 2004, as they thrashed Ian Millward’s side 70-0 at Headingley.
Last ten meetings
Leeds 14, St Helens 16 (SL-E, 27/9/25)
Leeds 0, St Helens 6 (SLR18, 11/7/25)
St Helens 18, Leeds 4 (SLR15, 20/6/25)
Leeds 17, St Helens 4 (SLR10, 3/5/25)
St Helens 22, Leeds 14 (CCR4, 14/3/25)
St Helens 40, Leeds 10 (SLR12, 24/5/24)
Leeds 6, St Helens 20 (CCR6, 22/3/24)
Leeds 8, St Helens 18 (SLR5, 15/3/24)
St Helens 22, Leeds 18 (SLR20, 28/7/23)
Leeds 12, St Helens 13 (SLR13, 26/5/23)
1̶9̶9̶6̶ 2026 HOME KIT
Whilst we are on the road, the Saints’ 2026 Home Kit will be worn proudly on Saturday 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
TUNE IN TO WATCH LIVE
Thursday’s match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports + from 7:30pm ahead of the 8pm kick-off.
