St Helens Crush Castleford Tigers 40-0, Secure Fourth Place

St Helens delivered a commanding 40-0 victory over Castleford Tigers, showcasing a dominant first-half performance that featured five tries, including a remarkable 90-metre run by 19-year-old Harry Robertson. Owen Dagnall, also 19, scored twice, continuing his impressive form with seven tries in eight games, while other tries by Mark Percival, Kyle Feldt, and Daryl Clark contributed to the rout. Despite a more error-prone second half, St Helens maintained control and secured their fifth win in six matches, propelling them above Leeds Rhinos into fourth place in the Super League standings. Castleford struggled to match the physicality and pace of St Helens, with head coach Chris Chester expressing frustration at his team's lack of resistance, particularly in the first half. The match also featured a poignant moment with a minute's applause for the late Ray French, a respected rugby league commentator and former St Helens player. Overall, St Helens' professionalism and resilience were praised by coach Paul Wellens, highlighting the strong performances of the young players and the team's consistent toughness since their defeat at Hull KR.