Winger Sio on the mark again as Salford sink youthful St Helens
Super League’s top try-scorer Ken Sio added two more to his tally as Salford produced a stunning second-half comeback to sink a youthful St Helens 26-14 at the AJ Bell Stadium.
The Australian winger scored a try in each half to give him 19 for the season, though his second was served up on a platter for him by his team-mate Chris Atkin passing to him when already over the try-line.
Salford trailed 14-4 before halftime but they rallied superbly, scoring a crucial try just before the break then blitzing the reigning champions with three tries in 12 minutes after the restart.
Wigan head into next week’s play-offs full of confidence thanks to a hard-earned and well-deserved 12-8 victory over leaders Catalans Dragons.
The Warriors were the better team in a ferocious first 40 minutes and they led by six points at the break thanks to a try from captain Willie Isa.
It took until the 52nd minute for the Dragons to breach Wigan’s line, with Tom Davies scoring in the corner. It looked like the Dragons would go on to score more points, but it was Wigan who extended their lead with a fine try for youngster James Mcdonnell, his first for the club.
A scrappy try from Mathieu Laguerre set up a tense finish, but the Warriors hung on to become only the fourth side to beat Steve Mcnamara’s men in the league.
Veteran stand-off Rob Lui signed off from Headingley in style with a vintage performance to help Leeds to a 36-12 win over Hull KR as they earned a trip to Wigan in the elimination play-offs.
The Rhinos ended the regular season with five wins from their last seven matches to clinch a fifthplaced finish.
Wakefield finished the Super League season on a high after thrashing Hull FC 44-12.
Trinity ran in six tries in a devastating first half to hand the struggling Airlie Birds their 10th loss in their past 11 games.