Rugby
Mark Percival to retire from rugby league in 2026
St Helens centre Mark Percival will retire at the end of the 2026 Super League season, ending a career of 273 appearances at the club he joined at 14.
St Helens
St Helens miss Super League playoffs for first time since 1962
A heavy defeat by Leigh confirmed St Helens' season is over, ending their record run of playoff appearances as Kevin Walters prepares a rebuild.