St Helens’ clash with second NRL side down under confirmed along with important details

St Helens’ participation in the World Club Challenge against Penrith Panthers in Australia on 18th February was confirmed last night.

The game will kick off at 7am UK time and be shown on Channel 4.

However, that will only be Saints’ second game in Australia. Their first fixture, which sees them take on St George Illawarra Dragons on Saturday 11th February at WIN Stadium has also been confirmed.

According to Fox League there will be huge cash incentives as part of this “Pre-season Challenge” but the details of which haven’t been confirmed as of yet.

Both St Helens’ games will be shown on Fox League in Australia, it is unclear if their game against St George will be available to watch in the UK.

2023 NRL PRE-SEASON CHALLENGE FIXTURES:

THURSDAY, FEBUARY 9

Warriors vs Tigers, Mt Smart Stadium

FRIDAY, FEB 10

Knights v Sharks, Central Coast Stadium

Rabbitohs vs Sea Eagles, Central Coast Stadium

SATURDAY, FEB 11

Eels vs Panthers, BlueBet Stadium

Dragons v St Helens, WIN Stadium

SUNDAY, FEB 12

Storm vs Tigers, GMHBA Stadium, Geelong

Raiders vs Bulldogs, Ack Weyman Oval, Moruya

Cowboys vs Dolphins, Barlow Park, Cairns

Broncos vs Titans, Sunshine Coast Stadium

FRIDAY, FEB 17

Knights vs Eels, Central Coast Stadium

Roosters vs Sea Eagles, Central Coast Stadium

SATURDAY, FEB 18

Dragons vs Rabbitohs, Glen Willow Stadium, Mudgee

Panthers vs St Helens, BlueBet Stadium (World Club Challenge)

Broncos vs Cowboys, Sunshine Coast Stadium

SUNDAY, FEB 19

Warriors vs Storm, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch

Tigers v Raiders, Belmore Sportsground

Bulldogs v Sharks, Belmore Sportsground

Dolphins vs Titans, Moreton Daily Stadium