St Helens End Leeds Five-Match Win Streak With 18-4 Super League Victory

St Helens secured a significant 18-4 victory over Leeds Rhinos in a Super League match that marked their best performance of the season so far, according to coach Paul Wellens. The win, achieved in challenging heat and on a short turnaround from a previous game, ended Leeds' five-match winning streak and brought St Helens within two points of Leeds in the league standings. Key moments included a standout try-saving tackle by Harry Robertson and crucial tries from Owen Dagnall and Tristan Sailor, highlighting the team's defensive resilience and competitive spirit. Wellens praised the consistency and defensive effort as a blueprint for the team's future performances and expressed optimism about young players like Dagnall. Despite injury challenges, St Helens executed a game plan focused on basics and capitalized on Leeds' handling errors to secure the win. The victory could represent a turning point for St Helens as they attempt to close the gap on the top teams in the league.