St Helens storm out of sight

St Helens, third in the Stones Bitter Championship behind Wigan and Leeds, produced a devastating second-half display against struggling Wakefield yesterday, scoring six tries without reply for a 56-14 victory after the sides were level at 14-14 10 minutes before half-time.

Bradford went within two points of equalling a club record when they beat Doncaster 74-18. Great Britain centre Paul Newlove scored a first- half hat-trick before retiring with Northern 38-0 ahead.

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