St Helens v Salford Red Devils team news as stars return for both clubs

St Helens and Salford Red Devils meet in Super League for the second time in three weeks with Saints flying high after a huge win.

Paul Wellens’ side secured a statement victory when they beat Leeds Rhinos 18-4 last Friday, beating an in-form and gritty opponent whilst missing several players through injury.

It’s a game that the Red Vee can build on and they now face a struggling Salford team in what looks like a near certain win.

In their recent match-up, St Helens won with ease as NRL recruit Kyle Feldt scored four tries on his return from injury and he’ll be hoping for a similar haul.

For Salford, they looked very competitive in the first half against Hull FC last Sunday before tapering off in the second forty and they’ve since added the key loan signing of former St Helens man Danny Richardson who will be able to offer control in the halves.

St Helens team news

The return of George Whitby after he missed out due a failed HIA is a massive boost for Saints, with Moses Mbye set to return to a utility role off the bench after being shuffled into the halves last week.

Will Roberts drops out after joining Widnes Vikings on loan as the only change. Deon Cross looks set to play against his former team whilst young outside back Owen Dagnall could retain his spot given his impressive performance against Leeds.

The likes of Jack Welsby, Mark Percival, Joe Batchelor and James Bell all remain out injured.

St Helens 21-man squad: 2. Kyle Feldt, 5. Jon Bennison, 6. Tristan Sailor, 7. Jonny Lomax, 8. Alex Walmsley, 9. Daryl Clark, 10. Matty Lees, 11. Curtis Sironen, 13. Morgan Knowles, 14. Moses Mbye, 16. Matt Whitley, 17. Agnatius Paasi, 18. Jake Wingfield, 19. George Delaney, 21. Noah Stephens, 23. Jake Burns, 26. Harry Robertson, 27. George Whitby, 30. Owen Dagnall, 34. Jake Davies, 36. Deon Cross

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Head Coach Paul Wellens has confirmed his 21-man Saints squad for this Sunday’s @SuperLeague clash against @SalfordDevils!

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— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) June 27, 2025

Salford Red Devils team news

Salford make changes with Danny Richardson one of those who joins the squad whilst Joe Bullock drops out after being sent to play for Barrow Raiders on dual registration.

Castleford Tigers loanee Cain Robb also drops out after failing a HIA last week against Hull FC with Joe Shorrocks another to drop out after he copped a one-match ban following that loss to Hull FC.

The psitive news is that both Jayden Nikorima and Ethan Ryan return in massive boosts with the possibility being that Salford could field Nikorima and Richardson in the halves, allowing Esan Marsters and Ryan Brierley to play their natural positions.

Toby Warren is one of the loanees to drop out given that Salford can only name six with Tiaki Chan also returning.

Salford Red Devils 21-man squad: 1. Ryan Brierley (C), 2. Ethan Ryan, 6. Jayden Nikorima, 10. Chris Hill, 17. Esan Marsters, 18. Jack Ormondroyd, 19. Justin Sangare, 22. Matty Foster, 23. Chris Hankinson, 24. Harvey Wilson, 27. Kai Morgan, 28. Nathan Connell, 29. Charlie Glover, 30. Tiaki Chan, 43. Finley Yates, 45. Jonny Vaughan, 51. Sam Hill, 52. Dan Russell, 53. Tom Whitehead, 55. Kobe Rugless, 56. Danny Richardson

Ethan Ryan and Jayden Nikorima are key returnees to the 21-man squad who travel to @Saints1890 this Sunday! 💪

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— Salford Red Devils 👹 (@SalfordDevils) June 27, 2025