Saints set up Wigan cup final clash with win over Leeds

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Saints set up Wigan cup final clash with win over Leeds

Saints set up Wigan cup final clash with win over Leeds

St Helens set up a repeat of the 2025 Challenge Cup final against Wigan Warriors as they beat Leeds Rhinos.

Saints set up Wigan cup final clash with win over Leeds

St Helens set up a repeat of the 2025 Challenge Cup final against Wigan Warriors as they beat Leeds Rhinos.

St Helens are heading back to Wembley, and they'll be looking for some serious redemption. The Saints powered past Leeds Rhinos in a thrilling Challenge Cup semi-final, setting up a blockbuster final rematch against their fiercest rivals, Wigan Warriors, on May 30.

For the first 50 minutes, it looked like Saints were going to run away with it. They stormed to a commanding 24-0 lead, with tries from Erin McDonald (who bagged two), Zoe Harris, Faye Gaskin, and Emily Rudge. Gaskin was also perfect off the tee, adding five conversions to keep the scoreboard ticking.

But Leeds weren't done yet. After a sluggish first half, the Rhinos found their rhythm and fought back with a vengeance. Connie Boyd, Ruby Enright, and Olivia Whitehead all crossed the line, giving Lois Forsell's side a glimmer of hope and putting the pressure back on Saints.

However, the comeback came just a little too late. McDonald's second try of the afternoon sealed the deal, extinguishing any lingering doubt. This sets up a mouthwatering final against Wigan—a repeat of last year's one-sided clash, where the Warriors dominated 42-6. For St Helens, it's not just another final; it's a shot at redemption on the biggest stage.

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