St Helens misses Super League play-offs after 48-10 loss to Leigh
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Last updated Sep 4, 2026
St Helens missed the Super League play-offs for the first time in club history following a 48-10 loss against Leigh. The defeat leaves the team outside of postseason contention as the campaign concludes. Following the result, Jon Wilkin and Jamie Jones-Buchanan analyzed the factors behind the team's performance. Both highlighted issues regarding current recruitment strategies and the overall balance of the squad. The club now faces scrutiny regarding these roster decisions after failing to secure a place in the play-offs.
- •St Helens lost 48-10 to Leigh.
- •The club failed to reach the Super League play-offs for the first time.
- •Jon Wilkin and Jamie Jones-Buchanan criticized the squad's recruitment and balance.
- •The loss concludes the club's postseason run for this season.
"Jon Wilkin and Jamie Jones-Buchanan assess the problems facing St Helens after their 48-10 defeat at Leigh saw them miss the Super League play-offs for the first time in the club's history, with recruitment and squad balance coming under scrutiny.
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