LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
In a dominant display, St Helens secured a convincing victory over the Catalans Dragons, largely thanks to the standout performance of teenager George Whitby.
The 18-year-old stand-off, who is turning 19 on Saturday, contributed 24 points to the team with a hat-trick of tries and six successful conversions from seven attempts.
This match represented a significant boost for the Saints, alleviating some pressure off coach Paul Wellens amidst a challenging season where they managed only three wins in their last eight Super League games.
In addition to Whitby's impressive performance, Alex Walmsley, Deon Cross, Tristan Sailor, and Lewis Murphy also scored, furthering the team's success.
The victory was reminiscent of St Helens' triumphant 2022 Grand Final campaign, signaling a potential turnaround for the struggling side.
Conversely, the defeat added to the troubles for Catalans coach Steve McNamara, whose team has now faced three consecutive losses.
The situation is compounded by an ongoing RFL investigation regarding comments he made following last weekend's Challenge Cup semi-final defeat to Hull Kingston Rovers, putting his future under scrutiny.