Saints shine bright against short-handed Wigan warriors

Saints take spoils against 12-player Wigan in drama-filled derby

LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe

In a thrilling derby showdown, St Helens emerged victorious over Wigan Warriors, putting an end to their impressive 15-match winning streak.

The clash was filled with drama and tension, with tries from Tommy Makinson and Konrad Hurrell leading Saints to a 12-4 triumph.

The first half was a fierce battle between the two rivals, with bone-crunching tackles punctuated only by a penalty kick from the boot of Mark Percival, giving St Helens a narrow 2-0 lead at the break.

The intensity of the match reached new heights as Tyler Dupree found himself in hot water, sent to the sin bin for a dangerous play, narrowly escaping a red card due to a well-placed hit on Matty Lees.

Wigan fought back in the second half, with Bevan French showcasing his speed and skill to score a try and give his team a brief lead of 4-2.

However, Konrad Hurrell stepped up for St Helens, bulldozing his way over the try line in the corner to secure the win and send the home fans into a frenzy.

The victory sees St Helens reclaim their spot at the top of the Super League table, a testament to their strength and determination on the pitch.

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