St Helens kicked off their 2025 Super League campaign in style, thrashing Salford Red Devils 38-0 in a one-sided affair that saw the Saints assert their dominance from start to finish.
The highly anticipated match, which marked the beginning of the new Super League season, took place at the Totally Wicked Stadium, with St Helens looking to make a statement in their first game of the year.
And make a statement they did, as the Saints came out firing on all cylinders, with their potent attack causing all sorts of problems for the Salford defense.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that St Helens were the superior team, with their forwards laying the foundation for a convincing victory.
Their dominant display was capped off by some exceptional play from their backs, who consistently found holes in the Salford defense and exploited them to the fullest.
As the game wore on, the scoreboard continued to tick over in favor of the Saints, who showed no signs of letting up as they pushed for a resounding victory.
In the end, the final scoreline of 38-0 was a testament to the Saints’ superiority, as they sent a clear message to their rivals that they will be a force to be reckoned with in the 2025 Super League season.
For Salford, the defeat was a sobering reminder of the challenges that lie ahead, as they look to regroup and bounce back from a disappointing start to the campaign.
Despite the loss, the Red Devils will take heart from the fact that they were up against one of the top teams in the competition, and will look to learn from their mistakes as they prepare for their next match.