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Four sleeps until the end of a Saints season to forget!
Graham Cunliffe, Steve Orford and Paul Rigby look back at the defeats to Leeds and Leigh and ask where it all went wrong in 2026.

There’s plenty to discuss about the future too. What will new coach Kevin Walters bring to Saints, how much work does the squad need, and who should be part of the rebuild?
Plus, the lads pay tribute to two outstanding one-club men as Jonny Lomax and Mark Percival prepare to call time on their Saints careers.

The season is nearly over. The Kevin Walters era is about to begin.

This week on That Saints Pod, episode 12

Graham is joined by Ste, Darren and Paul to look back on a strange and frustrating August for St Helens. The lads discuss the damaging defeats against York Knights and Hull FC, the costly errors, and whether Saints’ hopes of reaching the play-offs have now disappeared. 

They also examine the remarkable turnaround at Wakefield, including Tristan Sailor’s outstanding hat-trick, improved performances from Jackson Hastings and Jack Welsby, and the continued emergence of Harry Robertson, Jake Davies and Saints’ other young players. There is also a wider discussion about the future of the squad, the need to establish a settled spine, and whether Saints require evolution or revolution to become genuine contenders again. 

Honest opinions, plenty of debate and a few disagreements along the way—it’s all on Episode 12 of That Saints Pod.

That Saints Pod – Episode 11 It's been one of the most dramatic weeks in recent Saints history, and the team has plenty to get stuck into. Graham, Ste, Gaz and Ady discuss the shock departure of Paul Rowley just days before the Wigan derby, debating whether results were really behind the decision or if there are deeper issues at the club.

They also look at the injury crisis, the emergence of exciting young talent, Jack Welsby's return to form, Harry Robertson's impact in the halves, and whether Saints are finally showing signs of turning the corner.

Plus, a full review of the Wigan derby, the controversial disallowed try, and a wider discussion on the club's academy, recruitment and what comes next for St Helens.

Episode 10 is an emotional one as the panel picks apart Saints' humiliating 46-0 home defeat to Toulouse Olympique. Graham, Darren, Paul, and Ste debate what went wrong, question the club's attacking style, discuss the growing disconnect between the team and supporters, and ask where Saints go from here. They also reflect on the positives from Magic Weekend and look ahead to the crucial clash with Catalans Dragons.

Host Graham Cunliffe is joined by Ste Orford and Darren Rigby as they explore why Saints continue to struggle in second halves, the lack of attacking spark, and whether an injury-hit squad is masking deeper issues within the club.
The panel discuss:
🏉 The Leeds collapse after leading at half-time
🏉 Missed opportunities and frustration against Warrington
🏉 The impact of injuries to key players including Jonny Lomax
🏉 Whether Saints' forward pack is generating enough go-forward
🏉 The future of George Whitby, Harry Robertson and the next generation
🏉 Recruitment decisions, contract extensions and squad planning
🏉 Have Saints lost part of their identity?
🏉 Why the upcoming games against Huddersfield and Bradford are now must-win fixtures. Despite the frustrations, there is optimism around the club's emerging young talent, and the lads debate whether Saints are underachieving—or actually overachieving given the circumstances. A passionate and honest discussion from three lifelong Saints supporters on where the club stands and where it needs to go next.

That Saints Pod – Episode 7.
This week, Graham, Ady, Ste, and Darren are back to look over another important fortnight for St Helens as attention starts to build towards a huge Challenge Cup semi-final. The panel reviews the last two matches against Wakefield at home and the York Knights, discussing performances, positives, and areas still needing improvement. Also on the agenda:
🔴 New deals for Big Al and promising youngster Jake Davies
🔴 A big preview of the upcoming Challenge Cup semi-final against Wigan
🔴 Looking ahead to the following league clash away at Huddersfield Giants. Plenty of Saints debate, opinions, and build-up to one of the biggest games of the season.

That Saints Pod – Episode 6
The full panel is back this week as Graham, Ste, Ady, Gaz, and Paul get stuck into all things Saints following another busy spell. The lads look back at the last two games against Catalans Dragons and Hull FC, breaking down performances, key moments, and what we’ve learned. Attention then turns to what’s ahead, with Wakefield at home and a cup clash with York Knights on the horizon. Also on this week’s agenda:

• 🔴 A deeper look at the season so far – what is the Saints’ best starting team right now?
• 🔴 The emergence of the new kids on the block and who’s stepping up
• 🔴 Discussion around a potential NRL investment or partnership – what could it mean for the club and the game?

Plenty of opinions, debate, and proper Saints chat as always.

That Saints Pod – Episode 5. It’s a full house this week as Graham, Ste, Ady and Darren react to a huge, dramatic win over fierce rivals Wigan, in what could be a defining moment in Saints’ season. The panel dives straight into that unforgettable derby victory, breaking down the key moments, big performances, and what it means going forward. But it’s not all celebration, as attention also turns to the heavy defeat against Hull KR, with an honest assessment of where things went wrong. On this week’s agenda:

• 🔴 The Wigan derby thriller – reaction and analysis
• 🔴 A look back at the Hull KR drubbing
• 🔴 Next up: Catalans in the Cup & Hull FC away (Thursday night clash)
• 🔴 Latest injury updates and the role of loan players
• 🔴 Key talking points and issues currently affecting the game

Plenty of passion, debate, and straight-talking Saints chat as always. Listen now on Spreaker.

That Saints Pod – Episode 4.
As St Helens’ injury crisis begins to bite, this week’s panel sees Graham, Ady and Paul take the reins to break down all the latest developments.The lads reflect on the last two outings – the Challenge Cup clash with Castleford and the trip to Toulouse – analysing performances, key moments and what they tell us about Saints right now. Looking ahead, attention turns to two huge fixtures with Hull KR away and a blockbuster Wigan at home, alongside discussion of the Challenge Cup draw, which sees Saints face Catalans Dragons.Also on the agenda:
Plenty of honest chat, insight and debate as Saints navigate a challenging spell.Listen now on Spreaker.