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Coach Paul Wellens did not mince his words after the defeat.

‘Reality check’ - St Helens left licking wounds after Leopards mauling

Change is coming in rugby league. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Five criteria to determine promotion and relegation from Super League

Coach Paul Wellens has been impressed by the youngster

Hat-trick teen named in St Helens squad for trip to Leigh Leopards

St Helens' Konrad Hurrell - who was sent-off in the closing moments - is tackled by Rhinos' Ash Handley ND Blake Austin in the first half of Friday's game. Picture by Paul Currie/SWpix.com.

St Helens trio banned while Leeds Rhino’s star escapes with fine

Rhinos' Jarrod O’Connor gets to grips with Tommy Makinson, of St Helens. Picture by Paul Currie/SWpix.com.

St Helens fans angered by debatable late decisions in Leeds defeat

St Helens celebrate their World Club Challenge triumph. (Photo: David Neilson/SWpix.com)

‘Unusual situation’ - St Helens boss wary of party-poopers Leeds

Saints may be the top team on the field, but off it they come in third, with an average of 11,851 fans at home games last season.

Huge crowd to welcome Saints heroes for first home game against Leeds

Castleford Tigers Niall Evalds in action with St Helens Jack Welsby. Image: Tony O'Brien/Getty Images

Jack Welsby escapes ban for high tackle and can face Leeds Rhinos

St Helens are once again the team to beat. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

10,555 miles, injuries and absent players prove no barrier for Saints

Castleford Tigers Niall Evalds in action with St Helens Jack Welsby. Image: Tony O'Brien/Getty Images

St Helens and Castleford to play first Super League Inclusion Fixture

St Helens left Australia with silverware against the odds. (Photo: David Neilson/SWpix.com)

Yates’ verdict: Aussies given a kick up the jacksie by St Helens

Lewis Dodd of the Saints holds aloft the World Club Challenge trophy with fans after victory against Penrith Panthers. Image: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

St Helens World Club Challenge win could stop talent drain to NRL

St Helens ccelebrate with the World Club Challenge trophy. Image: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

Kristian Woolf ringside as protégé delivers against odds Down Under

St Helens ccelebrate with the World Club Challenge trophy. Image: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

‘A seismic moment’ - St Helens boss on World Club Challenge win

Lewis Dodd of the Saints holds aloft the World Club Challenge trophy with fans after victory against Penrith Panthers. Image: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

World Club Challenge: St Helens stun Penrith with golden-point victory

St Helens ccelebrate with the World Club Challenge trophy. Image: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

‘Fully deserved’ - Saints players react to World Club Challenge win

Saints boss Paul Wellens made 495 appearances and won a plethora of major and individual honours as a player for St Helens. Image: Michael Steele/Getty Images

St Helens could unleash secret weapon on Penrith Panthers

Jack Welsby helped mastermind St Helens’ 30-18 success over St George Illawarra Dragons. Image: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

St Helens’ Jack Welsby has put himself on radar of NRL clubs

Joe Batchelor was spotted wearing a protective boot following the victory over St George Illawarra Dragons at the weekend. Image: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

St Helens star major doubt for World Club Challenge against Penrith

Paul Sculthorpe of St Helens poses with the trophy and his winners medal following his team’s victory over Brisbane Broncos in the World Club Challenge match in 2007. Image: Paul Gilham/Getty Images

World Club Challenge winner pinpoints key to St Helens victory

Tony Smith, Hull FC boss. (Photo: Hull FC)

Tony Smith backs promotion and relegation shake-up for Super League

The Panthers celebrate with the NRL Premiership Trophy after victory in the 2022 NRL Grand Final. Image: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

World Club Challenge: Major boost for Saints as Penrith star ruled out

Michael Smith of England celebrates beating Michael van Gerwen of Netherlands during Day Fourteen of the Cazoo World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. (Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images)

World Champion Michael Smith dumped out of Masters by Chris Dobey

Lewis Dodd scored on his return to action.

Saints’ Lewis Dodd has ‘twinkle in eye’ as he scores on injury return

The rule change is designed to improve player safety in Rugby Union. Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Rugby Union rule change could lead to an exodus of players to League

Players of St Helens celebrates after victory in the Betfred Women’s Super League Grand Final match against Leeds Rhinos. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

St Helens youngster gets first England call as 25-player squad named

St Helens’ Wesley Bruines.

St Helens new boy Wesley Bruines reflects on ‘mad’ debut

The Saints man has battled fitness issues.

St Helens stalwart Mark Percival to miss his own testimonial match

St Helens coach Derek Hardman and captain Jodie Cunningham with the Betfred Women's Super League trophy after victory over Leeds. Picture: SWPix

St Helens coach sees positives despite defeat to Swinton Lions

Michael Smith of England celebrates beating Michael van Gerwen of Netherlands during Day Fourteen of the Cazoo World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. (Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images)

Michael Smith looks ahead to Cazoo Masters after defeat in Denmark

Amy Hardcastle has left St Helens for deadly rivals Leeds Rhinos

Powerhouse centre leaves St Helens for deadly rivals Leeds Rhinos

St Helens celebrate winning the World Club Challenge against Brisbane Broncos at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton

List of Penrith Panthers players available to face St Helens