Wigan earn comfortable win over out-of-form Saints
Wigan Warriors secured a 38-16 victory over St Helens, their third consecutive derby win, as Saints began life after Paul Rowley’s departure with another disappointing defeat. The result strengthens Wigan’s position near the top of Super League, while highlighting St Helens’ poor run of form and difficult transition under interim coach Eamon O’Carroll.
Saints led twice early through Jack Welsby and Jacob Douglas, but Wigan responded decisively with tries from Bevan French, Zach Eckersley, Oliver Partington and Adam Keighran. Eckersley and Partington each scored twice, while Saints also had a controversial Harry Robertson try overturned and Jackson Hastings was sin-binned; St Helens have now lost seven of their past 11 matches in all competitions. Wigan moved level with leaders Leeds on 30 points, although Wakefield’s win over Castleford left them third.
- Wigan beat St Helens 38-16 for a third straight derby victory.
- Saints’ first match after Rowley’s exit ended in another setback.
- Wigan are level on points with leaders Leeds, but third.
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The Super League is the top tier of professional rugby league in Britain and France. Wigan Warriors and St Helens are two of the competition's most established clubs, and matches between them are known as derbies – local rivalries with genuine competitive significance. These encounters form part of the broader league title race.
St Helens have faced a difficult period following the departure of their head coach Paul Rowley. Under interim replacement Eamon O'Carroll, the team has lost seven matches in their past 11 across all competitions. This run of poor form has created pressure around the club.
Wigan remain in strong contention for the league title following this victory. The club's position reflects their competitive strength this season. For St Helens, losses of this kind add to the challenges they face during their coaching transition.