Daryl Clark Shines in Milestone Match
Daryl Clark celebrated his 350th Super League appearance by scoring two tries as St Helens secured a commanding win over Catalans Dragons in Perpignan. Clark's first try, scored in the 10th minute following a well-executed team move, gave the visitors an early 6-0 lead at halftime.
Jacob Host and Shane Wright also contributed tries before Clark crossed the line again to extend St Helens' advantage. Charlie Staines managed to score for Catalans in the 70th minute, but it was a mere consolation in a match dominated by the Saints. The visitors further solidified their lead with a penalty from Jackson Hastings and two late tries from Kyle Feldt, sealing their first away league victory of the season.
Match Highlights and Key Moments
The game began with intense action, including an early try-saving tackle by Staines on Tristan Sailor out wide. Shortly after, Wright broke through the Dragons' defense to set up Clark's opening try. This match also marked a reunion for St Helens with Lewis Dodd, who returned to Super League with Catalans after a year in Australia's NRL with South Sydney.
Dodd nearly scored against his former club but lost possession just short of the line after a dynamic run. Host then combined with Clark to power over for another Saints try, followed by Wright's second try on the hour mark, where he evaded three defenders to score.
Clark added a close-range try from dummy half, increasing the lead to 24-0 with 15 minutes remaining. Although Staines and Josh Simm connected for a try to bring Catalans back into the game, St Helens maintained control. Hastings extended the lead with a penalty in the 73rd minute, and Feldt's two late tries capped off a comprehensive victory.
Team Line-Ups
Catalans Dragons: Staines; Makinson, Cotric, Faataape, Simm; Sexton, Dodd; Allen, Da Costa, Chan, Laguerre, Lipowicz, Garcia.
Replacements: Faasuamaleaui, Wilson, Leeming, Lis.
St Helens: McDonald; Feldt, Robertson, Cross, Murphy; Sailor, Hastings; Walmsley, Clark, Klemmer, Sironen, Wright, Shorrocks.
Replacements: Host, Delaney, Whitley, Whitby.
