INJURY UPDATE: Mixed news - two Saints need surgery, but big man returns
THERE is mixed news for Saints on the injury front with two forwards needing surgery for shoulder injuries.
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Mike is a senior sports writer and editor who specialises in covering rugby league, primarily for the St Helens Star, Leigh Journal and the Runcorn & Widnes World. With three decades of journalism experience, Mike is considered to be one of the most authoritative voices in journalism on the sport of rugby league and has had a number of books published. He has a keen passion for nostalgia and sharing fascinating sporting stories of the past. Mike also writes about a wide range of grassroots sports and other professional sports, including darts - following St Helens darters Michael Smith, Stephen Bunting and Dave Chisnall. Before joining his hometown newspaper, the St Helen Star, in 2001, Mike trained as a news and sports journalist for titles in Birmingham.
Mike is a senior sports writer and editor who specialises in covering rugby league, primarily for the St Helens Star, Leigh Journal and the Runcorn & Widnes World. With three decades of journalism experience, Mike is considered to be one of the most authoritative voices in journalism on the sport of rugby league and has had a number of books published. He has a keen passion for nostalgia and sharing fascinating sporting stories of the past. Mike also writes about a wide range of grassroots sports and other professional sports, including darts - following St Helens darters Michael Smith, Stephen Bunting and Dave Chisnall. Before joining his hometown newspaper, the St Helen Star, in 2001, Mike trained as a news and sports journalist for titles in Birmingham.
THERE is mixed news for Saints on the injury front with two forwards needing surgery for shoulder injuries.
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SAINTS wingman Tommy Makinson has been banned for one match following his sending off at Castleford.
SAINTS packman Jake Wingfield suffered a worrying looking shoulder injury on his return to action at Castleford last night.
SAINTS coach Paul Wellens gave his reaction to his side's thumping 60-4 victory over Castleford Tigers.
Saints have thrashed Castleford Tigers 60-4 at the Jungle in Super League Round 11. They did so despite having Tommy Makinson red carded in the opening quarter for head contact. Cas were themselves reduced to 12 in the second half when Liam Horne was red carded.
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