The Saints are heading to France, but a key player's absence casts a shadow over their upcoming clash!
Get ready for a thrilling encounter as St. Helens prepares to face the Catalans Dragons in Round 3 of the 2026 Betfred Super League season. Coach Paul Rowley has revealed his 21-man squad for this highly anticipated match, which will take place at the Stade Gilbert Brutus this Saturday, 28th February. The game is set to kick off at 7pm local time in France, which translates to 6pm in the UK. This journey across the channel comes on the heels of a hard-fought victory for the Saints against Leigh Leopards last Friday night, and they'll be looking to carry that momentum into this fiery rivalry.
But here's where it gets a bit tricky... The Catalans Dragons have had a somewhat unpredictable start to their 2026 campaign. While they managed to win their opening Challenge Cup fixture against Batley Bulldogs and secured a home win against the Huddersfield Giants in the first round of the league, they recently suffered a setback. Last Friday, they were defeated by the newly promoted Bradford Bulls with a score of 28-10 at Odsal Stadium. This means Dragons Head Coach Joel Tomkins will undoubtedly be pushing his team for a strong performance this Saturday evening.
And this is the part most people miss... There's a significant change in the St. Helens squad. Unfortunately, Jonny Lomax, a player many consider a modern-day legend for the club, has suffered a dislocated wrist injury from last week's win. He'll be sidelined for at least a few weeks, a blow that will be felt keenly. Stepping into the squad is young prop forward Noah Stephens. If he gets to play, this will be his very first appearance of the 2026 season, offering a glimpse of the future.
Here's the full 21-man St. Helens squad ready to take on the Catalans Dragons:
- Kyle Feldt, 3. Harry Robertson, 5. Deon Cross, 6. Tristan Sailor, 8. Alex Walmsley, 9. Daryl Clark, 11. Curtis Sironen, 12. Shane Wright, 13. David Klemmer, 14. Jacob Host, 15. George Delaney, 16. Matt Whitley, 17. George Whitby, 20. Lewis Murphy, 21. Noah Stephens, 22. Joe Shorrocks, 23. Jake Burns, 24. Owen Dagnall, 25. Nene Macdonald, 28. Jake Davies, 31. Jackson Hastings.
Ticket Information for the Saints Faithful:
For those planning to make the trip to support the Saints, you'll be situated in the Tribune Puig-Albert Stand at the Stade Gilbert Brutus. Here are the ticket prices:
- Adults: £22
- Students: £11
- Juniors (Under 12): £7
Important Note: Please be aware that tickets for this match are physical only. There are no digital or print-at-home options available. You can purchase your tickets online through the Saints' ticketing website, or by visiting the Stadium Ticket Office during their opening hours. You can also reach them by phone at 01744 455 052.
Ticket Office Opening Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm
- Saturday: 10am – 4:00pm
- Sunday: Closed
- Match Days: Subject to change
Don't miss out! Tickets will officially go off sale at 1pm on Friday, 27th February.
Now, over to you: With Jonny Lomax out, how do you think St. Helens will adapt their strategy against a Catalans side desperate for a win? And is it fair that newly promoted teams can already be causing upsets? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
