St Helens have addressed comments made by Jon Wilkin earlier this month while live on Sky Sports.
The former Saints man took aim at his former club while live on air and made accusations surrounding the club’s treatment of both Paul Wellens and Mark Percival.
The pundit made a comment about the Saints needing a change at the top before outlining his belief that Wellens’ departure was treated poorly last season. Wilkin then turned his attention to Percival, who is believed to have had a contract dispute with the club.
An allegation was made about an agreed contract that had, in Wilkin’s words, ‘gone missing’.
Almost two weeks have passed since those comments were made but the club have now chosen to break their silence and respond to the comments, refuting the accuracy of Wilkin’s words.
A statement released on the club website read: “St.Helens R.F.C. strongly disagrees with and objects to certain comments made by Jon Wilkin during his live TV punditry on Sky Sports after the Club’s first Betfred Super League match of the season against Warrington Wolves on Friday, 13th February 2026.
“The comments made by Jon in relation to dealings with former Head Coach Paul Wellens and current player Mark Percival are inaccurate and are categorically refuted by the Club.
“They were fundamentally incorrect and are damaging to the name, professional reputation and business of St.Helens R.F.C., one of the most valuable brands and businesses in world rugby league. We reserve our position on the matter.
“It is only after careful consideration and having taken professional advice that the Club has reluctantly decided to make this announcement, particularly given Jon’s previous long and distinguished career as a player and as a former captain of the Club. We also deeply value our longstanding professional relationship with Sky Sports.
“St.Helens R.F.C. will make no further public comment on the matter.”
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