St Helens climb to fourth after dominant win over Bradford

St Helens produced a strong second-half performance to overcome Bradford Bulls 40-10 at Odsal, climbing two places to fourth in the Betfred Super League table. The visitors fell behind early after Phoenix Steinwede's try put Bradford 10-2 ahead, but they responded with two tries in seven minutes before half-time through Jacob Douglas and Curtis Sironen.

After the break, St Helens dominated with 28 unanswered points. Jack Welsby scored twice, while Joe Shorrocks and Jackson Hastings also crossed the line. Hastings added eight conversions for a personal haul of 20 points.

The win lifts St Helens level on points with Wigan Warriors, but with an inferior points difference. Bradford, in their first season back at this level, suffered their third consecutive defeat and remain 11th in the standings.

The match ended on a worrying note as Bradford forward Will Gardiner sustained a serious-looking injury and was stretchered off after lengthy treatment from both teams' medical staff.