There is only eight miles between rugby league’s two greatest rivals, but in sporting terms, Wigan and St Helens are worlds apart right now. A tumultuous of weeks for Saints ended in the way many it expected to: with a straightforward derby defeat.
There was no shortage of effort, but there are bigger problems at a club that expects greatness, which is why Paul Rowley was relieved of his duties as Saints coach after nine months in charge on the eve of this game.
