The dust has settled on the fact that St Helens have missed out on play-off rugby for the first time after their seventh-placed finish in Super League.
Jamie Jones-Buchanan believes St Helens need a big rebuild as Eamon O’Carroll’s side missed out on making the Super League play-offs for the first time in the club's history.
Jon Wilkin and Jamie Jones-Buchanan assess the problems facing St Helens after their 48-10 defeat at Leigh saw them miss the Super League play-offs for the first time in the club's history, with recruitment and squad balance coming under scrutiny.
Updates and best video as Leigh Leopards beat St Helens to secure their play-off spot; Hull KR also into play-offs as St Helens miss out
Leigh Leopards secured their Super League play-off place with a 48-10 victory over St Helens, who missed the play-offs for the first time in the club's history.
Mark Percival is sent to the sin bin after his forearm catches David Armstrong on the chin during St Helens' Super League clash with Leigh Leopards.
Leigh Leopards beat St Helens 48-10 to see the Saints miss out on the Super League play-offs for the first time in their history.
Jacob Douglas produces a flying finish in the corner to score for St Helens against Leigh.
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