St Helens face must-win final two matches to avoid first play-off absence in modern history

St Helens lost 24-16 to Leeds Rhinos at the BrewDog Stadium on 28 August 2026, completing a Round 25 season double for the Rhinos over Saints. St Helens must now beat Leigh Leopards and Hull Kingston Rovers in their final two regular-season matches to avoid missing the Super League play-offs for the first time in the club's modern history, per BBC Sport.