Kyle Feldt starred in an emphatic win for St Helens Betfred Super League Salford (0) 4 Tries:Hill St Helens (20) 46 Tries:Sironen, Walmsley, Feldt (4), Robertson (2), DagnallGoals:Whitby (2), Feldt (3) Kyle Feldt scored four tries and kicked three goals as St Helens thrashed bottom side Salford Red Devils. Saints beat Paul Rowley's troubled team 82-0 on the opening day of the Super League season in February and went close to bookending it with another nilling at the Salford Community Stadium. Sam Hill went over for the hosts in the final minute to avoid another shutout, after Feldt's tries, two from Harry Robertson and one each for Alex Walmsley, Curtis Sironen and debutant Owen Dagnall set up the rout. Saints' victory was their third in their past four matches and moved them into fifth place in the table, three points adrift of Leigh Leopards in fourth and four behind Leeds Rhinos in third. But they will face Leeds next Friday without scrum-half George Whitby, who will be forced to sit the game out after failing a head injury assessment. Harry Robertson scored St Helens fifth try This was a strange watch at times, with dominance from Saints and indiscipline and handling errors from Salford framed by patches where the hosts might have made more of their possession. Yet they were on the back foot early, with the visitors racing into a 20-0 lead in 25 minutes, with tries from Sironen, Alex Walmsley and the first two of a quartet from Feldt. The hosts gained a foothold of sorts after cutting out errors from that point to the half-time siren, but it did not translate into points and in the second half they were blown away. The understandable frustration spilled over into a couple of flashpoints after Robertson and Feldt extended the lead to 30-0. Saints' Walmsley and Matty Foster sparked a mass confrontation around the hour mark and the match simmered from there to the hooter. With the club still operating under salary-cap restrictions, ongoing uncertainty over the ownership and this being a 13th defeat in 14 matches, Salford fans deserve credit for sticking behind their side. At the close, Rowley's team received notable recognition from the stands as the home support acknowledged that effort levels did not dip despite the scoreline. Yet warm applause will not move them up the table and ultimately once again they found an opposition in St Helens too slick in the crunch moments up front and too solid in defence. Robertson went over for a second just after the hour, Owen Dagnall, on his debut with a first Super League try, added another, and Feldt came back for his fourth to hammer yet another nail into Salford's season. Salford:Connell, Vaughan, Hankinson, Warren, Hill, Marsters, Brierley, Ormondroyd, Morgan, Hill, Wright, Foster, Shorrocks Interchanges:Sangare, Wilson, Glover, Chan St Helens:Sailor, Feldt, Robertson, Cross, Dagnall, Lomax, Whitby, Walmsley, Clark, Lees, Sironen, Whitley, Knowles Interchanges:Batchelor, Mbye, Delaney, Stephens Referee:James Vella.
Feldt scores four tries as Saints thrash Salford
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In a commanding performance, Kyle Feldt led St Helens to a resounding victory over Salford Red Devils, scoring four tries and contributing three goals in an impressive 46-0 rout. The match marked a stark contrast from the season opener, where St Helens had previously thrashed Salford 82-0. Feldt's scoring spree included two early tries that helped establish a quick 20-0 lead within the first 25 minutes. Alongside Feldt, contributions came from teammates Curtis Sironen, Alex Walmsley, and Harry Robertson, each finding the try line, while debutant Owen Dagnall also made his mark by scoring a try. Despite Salford's efforts to regain composure and manage their errors, they failed to convert possession into points, ultimately succumbing to St Helens' relentless attack in the second half.
The match was not without its tensions, as Salford's indiscipline and handling mistakes were evident throughout. The frustration of the home side culminated in several confrontations, particularly after St Helens extended their lead to 30-0. Salford's coach, Paul Rowley, faced mounting challenges with his team suffering their 13th defeat in 14 matches, leaving them struggling at the bottom of the table. Despite their unfortunate position, Salford's supporters were acknowledged for their loyalty and support during the game, recognizing that the players maintained their effort levels even in defeat. As St Helens secured their third win in four matches, they moved into fifth place in the Super League standings and will face a challenging matchup against Leeds Rhinos next week, albeit without key player George Whitby due to a head injury assessment failure.
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