Leigh sweep sorry St Helens aside to confirm home playoff slot

Leigh 28-10 St HelensLeopards run in five tries in impressive displayThese two great rugby league clubs may both be preparing for the Super League playoffs in a fortnight’s time but on the evidence of what we have seen both here and in recent weeks, you suspect only one has a credible chance of walking out at Old Trafford in a month’s time.And incredibly, it is not the side who were world champions just two years ago and won four consecutive league titles at the turn of the decade. For all of the brilliance St Helens showed in that run of unprecedented domination, this is now a very different side: underlined by the fact that for the first time in the summer era, they will finish outside the top four in consecutive seasons. Continue reading...

Comments

Sport news

Las Vegas Aces set WNBA record with 22 3-pointers in 103-75 win over Sparks

ABC News

Michael van Gerwen opens up on split from his wife Daphne, balancing family life with his two kids and partying in Ibiza in candid interview

about 3 hours ago

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reveals what sets Reggie Walsh apart from other Cobham academy graduates

Evening Standard

Why Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are fighting to save Las Vegas: As cash-strapped tourists stay away, Sin City bets the house on a mega fight

about 4 hours ago

Dailymail

Bad news for Tammy? Footy WAGs told to cool their heels ahead of the AFL's biggest awards night of the year: 'It's not who has the hottest girlfriend'

about 4 hours ago

Dailymail

Phil Salt hits RECORD score in England's highest T20I total of 304 - as hosts thrash South Africa by 146 runs to secure biggest ever victory

about 4 hours ago

Dailymail

Enzo Maresca tells Chelsea's 'bomb squad' there is NO way back into his plans after outcasts failed to leave the club in the window - and reveals he has not seen Raheem Sterling and Co all summer

about 4 hours ago

Dailymail

Terence Crawford is handed $15,000 Rolex engraved '42-0' ahead of Canelo Alvarez fight in Las Vegas with his son gifted a $5,000 model too

about 4 hours ago

Dailymail

Former Arsenal official influential in Martin Zubimendi deal set to become Brighton's technical director after surprise exit of ex-Premier League star

about 4 hours ago

Thomas Frank 'feels the backing' of new Tottenham hierarchy as new era dawns

Evening Standard

Comments

Sport news

Las Vegas Aces set WNBA record with 22 3-pointers in 103-75 win over Sparks

Canelo vs. Crawford: Will this be one of the biggest fights in Las Vegas history?

Authorities raid Costa Rica hotel again over death of Brett Gardner's son

Bobsled-skeleton federation not allowing Russian athletes to compete at 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics

Dillon, Larson feeling optimistic at Bristol with NASCAR Cup playoff eliminations looming

Lynx beat the Valkyries 72-53 to set a franchise record with 34 regular-season wins

Xavier Gipson tells The Post he’s ready to ‘look within’ as he gets Giants chance on heels of Jets release

Jonah Tong can’t make it out of first inning in ugly Mets disaster

The rookie trio that could decide the fate of the $340 million Mets

Rangers roster hopeful Adam Sykora out to ‘prove’ he’s ready — no matter where he starts year

Jake Moody signs with Bears after disastrous Week 1 with 49ers

Fantasy football: Don’t panic yet over Brock Purdy, 49ers

Clippers’ Steve Ballmer made another $10M investment in company that allegedly gave Kawhi Leonard no-show deal

Aaron Judge passes Joe DiMaggio on Yankees’ all-time list with 362nd homer

England duo Phil Salt and Harry Brook admit thinking passing 300 was impossible

Riley Gaines: Erika Kirk told me she was terrified that Charlie would get killed

Tony Romo's embarrassing gift to ex-girlfriend Jessica Simpson goes viral

Everton confident of striking cut-price deal for Jack Grealish despite £50m option in Man City loan agreement

Michael van Gerwen opens up on split from his wife Daphne, balancing family life with his two kids and partying in Ibiza in candid interview

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reveals what sets Reggie Walsh apart from other Cobham academy graduates

Paul Merson makes surprising Manchester City vs Manchester United prediction

Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy, fiancee welcome baby boy to the world: ‘Sweetest, most perfect gift’

49ers turn to Mac Jones as Week 2 starter with Brock Purdy ruled out

Syracuse coach responds to Greg Olsen criticism after shocking postgame sprints

Why Liverpool need to be patient before Alexander Isak plan is revealed

The unexpected advantage behind Josh Kerr’s quest to retain 1500m world title

Daniel Levy’s departure has not impacted my role at Tottenham, Thomas Frank says

FanDuel agrees to pay Jacksonville Jaguars $5 million to offset losses from ex-employee’s theft

Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen win last-leg deciders in Amsterdam

Phil Salt’s brutal brilliance reveals a new England in crushing win over South Africa

England thrash South Africa after Phil Salt heroics takes them past 300 barrier

Airdrie boss Danny Lennon: I can't believe we left Partick Thistle in defeat

Partick Thistle 2, Airdrie 1: Diamonds throw away a lead as Thistle roar back

Alexander Isak handed Liverpool demand that Arne Slot insists WILL make him world's best striker

Mikel Arteta has last laugh on David Raya transfer as Arsenal star hits big milestone

Mikel Arteta makes feelings clear on Ange Postecoglou as he shares Arsenal trophy promise

Man City set to hand forgotten star shock lifeline after Pep Guardiola apology

Minnesota Vikings star J.J. McCarthy and his childhood sweetheart announce birth of their baby son

Brittany Mahomes reacts to Charlie Kirk assassination with cryptic post about 'hate'

Why Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are fighting to save Las Vegas: As cash-strapped tourists stay away, Sin City bets the house on a mega fight

Bad news for Tammy? Footy WAGs told to cool their heels ahead of the AFL's biggest awards night of the year: 'It's not who has the hottest girlfriend'

Phil Salt hits RECORD score in England's highest T20I total of 304 - as hosts thrash South Africa by 146 runs to secure biggest ever victory

Enzo Maresca tells Chelsea's 'bomb squad' there is NO way back into his plans after outcasts failed to leave the club in the window - and reveals he has not seen Raheem Sterling and Co all summer

Terence Crawford is handed $15,000 Rolex engraved '42-0' ahead of Canelo Alvarez fight in Las Vegas with his son gifted a $5,000 model too

Former Arsenal official influential in Martin Zubimendi deal set to become Brighton's technical director after surprise exit of ex-Premier League star

Thomas Frank 'feels the backing' of new Tottenham hierarchy as new era dawns

Chelsea: No way back to first-team training for Chelsea's 'bomb squad', exiles says Enzo Maresca

England rout South Africa to level T20 series as Phil Salt stars with rapid ton

‘He has potential’ – Man Utd star tipped to reach Erling Haaland levels

Angel Reese posts private jet video with WNBA future in question

Conor McGregor’s UFC return will come at White House spectacle: ‘That’s my event’

How I voted on the WNBA’s buzzy MVP race — and the rest of the awards ballot

Here’s how to see the Dallas Cowboys at their home AT&T Stadium for cheap

Wrestlemania 43 is headed to Saudia Arabia in a WWE first

Jets' Sauce Gardner set to play vs. Bills after being limited earlier in the week by groin injury

Phil Salt breaks England T20 century record in style against South Africa

Arthur Fery makes winning Davis Cup debut as Great Britain take charge in Poland

Saudi Arabia beats London to host first-ever international WrestleMania in 2027

Hideki Matsuyama takes one-shot lead into third day at PGA Championship

Crocker vs Donovan 2: Boxing’s most memorable disqualifications ahead of rematch