Last updated: 09/30/23 2:48 PM
St Helens are back in the semi-finals after a tough win over local rivals Warrington Wolves
St Helens showed their strength to secure a place in the Super League semi-finals with a tough 16-8 win over Warrington Wolves.
It was an emotion-packed clash for the home side as James Roby ran out for his final home appearance alongside St Helens stalwart Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook and their side delivered a high-pressure game.
A converted try from Lewis Dodd plus a penalty from Mark Percival was the only score from a breathless first half, with Warrington scrambling and fighting well as St Helens continued to try and threaten in attack.
With Saints taking an 8-0 lead in the second half, Warrington hit back quickly through Connor Wrench, but the reigning champions quickly replied through Tommy Makinson, another Mark Percival penalty subsequently sealing the 16-8 win.
Poor discipline cost both sides as Alex Walmsley and Joe Bullock both saw yellow for dangerous tackles, but the Saints held firm and now face the Catalans Dragons in the semi-final on October 6.
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