St Helens surges past Bradford with strong second-half performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026

St Helens defeated Bradford Bulls 40-10 at Odsal in Super League action on June 27. After trailing 10-2, St Helens turned the tide with 28 unanswered points in the second half. Jack Welsby scored two tries, while Jackson Hastings contributed significantly with one try and eight successful kicks. This victory elevates St Helens to fourth in the league, tying them with Wigan Warriors on points but with a weaker points difference. Bradford experiences their third consecutive defeat, remaining in 11th place.
- •St Helens scored 28 unanswered points in the second half.
- •Hastings finished with one try and eight goals.
- •Bradford led 10-2 early in the match.
- •This was St Helens' first visit to Odsal since 2014.
- •Bradford remains 11th after a third straight loss.
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Saints go fourth as Bradford hit by second-half blitz
- 9:07 PMBBC Sport — Saints go fourth as Bradford hit by second-half blitz
"St Helens score 28 unanswered second-half points to win at Bradford Bulls and move up to fourth in Super League.
"St Helens score 28 unanswered second-half points to win at Bradford Bulls and move up to fourth in Super League.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 9:18 PMSaints go fourth as Bradford hit by second-half blitz
St Helens score 28 unanswered second-half points to win at Bradford Bulls and move up to fourth in Super League.
- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 9:07 PMSaints go fourth as Bradford hit by second-half blitz
St Helens score 28 unanswered second-half points to win at Bradford Bulls and move up to fourth in Super League.
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