Kristian Woolf: Last News

Super League champions St Helens have been congratulated on the success of their men's and women's teams in 2021 by Spanish football giants Barcelona.

James Bentley could be set for a serious spell on the sidelines after suffering a potentially serious injury in St Helens' defeat to Catalans.

St Helens have completed the signing of Widnes Vikings youngster Danny Hill.

Adrian Lam has insisted he still has belief in his Wigan Warriors squad to put themselves in a position to compete for the Super League title despite a humiliating defeat to local rivals St Helens.

Tommy Makinson will miss Friday's derby after receiving a three-match ban following his red card against Castleford Tigers.

The St Helens celebrations will have gone long into the night on Saturday after winning their first Challenge Cup in 13 years.

St Helens head coach Kristian Woolf expects England centre Mark Percival to return to action in Sunday’s visit of sworn enemies Wigan Warriors.

Kristian Woolf has spoken of his hope that a number of the club’s leading out-of-contract stars will agree to stay at St Helens beyond this season - but admitted it may not be possinble.

St Helens coach Kristian Woolf was delighted his team were able to treat their returning fans to an emphatic 28-0 win over Salford.

St Helens, like every other club in Super League, are plotting and planning their recruitment for 2022.

St Helens have suffered a serious injury blow after forward James Bentley was ruled out for an extended period due to a broken leg.

Kristian Woolf revealed that Mark Percival's withdrawal was pre-meditated following the club's victory over Huddersfield.

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The 2021 Super League season is only two rounds in, but already St Helens and Wigan Warriors are showing some ominous signs of their old selves.

Elijah Taylor believes Super League is “a lot more physical than the NRL” following his impressive debut for Salford Red Devils in Friday’s season-opener against St Helens.

St Helens boss Kristian Woolf allayed any fears over injuries to England centre Mark Percival and new forward Agnatius Paasi after they were forced off against Salford.

St Helens head coach Kristian Woolf has paid a rich tribute to Tommy Makinson as the England winger prepares for his testimonial match against Leigh Centurions this weekend.The defending champions will host John Duffy’s newly-promoted side at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Saturday as they gear up for the new Super League campaign.Saints academy graduate Makinson, 29, was awarded a testimonial year for 2021 as he heads into his 10th season in the Red Vee.He made his debut against Salford in 2011 and further etched himself into St Helens folklore when his drop-goal in last season’s Grand Final against Wigan hit the post before rookie Jack Welsby touched down the winning try after the final hooter.In 2018, Makinson won the coveted Golden Boot

St Helens boss Kristian Woolf has backed Mark Percival to re-establish himself as one of the best centres in Super League this season – and cement an England World Cup spot.Percival missed Saints’ dramatic Grand Final victory over sworn enemies Wigan Warriors last year after a campaign wrecked by injury.A shoulder problem sustained early in the season was followed by a hamstring strain which sidelined him in September and ensured he played no part in the title decider against Wigan.Yet Woolf today spoke of his confidence that a fully-fit Percival – who underwent surgery on both of his injuries last year – is ready to rediscover his best form in a World Cup year.The Australian said: “Would I back Mark to re-establish himself as one of the

Salford have appointed Richard Marshall as the club's new head coach.The former Halifax boss has spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at St Helens, winning successive Betfred Super League Grand Finals.Prior to that, his four years as head coach of Fax saw the club record three top-four finishes in the Championship and he also spent a period as an assistant to Tony Smith at Warrington Wolves."I’m really excited about joining the club," said Marshall.

James Graham expects to come through his concussion scare to finish his stellar rugby league career on a fitting stage in Friday’s Grand Final.

St Helens coach Kristian Woolf has urged Super League not to increase the number of substitutions mid-season - despite a growing burden on players.