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That's a wrap
Full-time: St Helens 29-6 Salford Red Devils
The Saints were in command from the get-go and never looked like relinquishing their lead.
The scoreline flattered the Saints somewhat, as the Red Devils fell away in the last 10 minutes, but there can be no complaints about the result.
76' - Successful Conversion
75' - TRY SAINTS
72' - Missed Conversion
23-6 with seven minutes to go.
71' - TRY SAINTS
61' - Conversion Successful
It's a three score game once more.
60' - TRY SAINTS
Mark Percival rises highest to touch down for his first try since the 2019 Grand Final.
55 - Conversion Successful
13-6 with 25 to go.
54' - TRY SALFORD
A lopping ball from Tui Lolohea finds Ken Sio in acres of space on the right hand side.
The Salford winger plants the ball down to give the Red Devils hope!
52'
50'
They will have a set of six 10 metres out.
49'
48'
You feel they have to take these chances.
47'
Salford are struggling to make any yards in their attacking sets, as the Saints keep them pinned in their own half for a third consecutive set.
42'
Handling errors have cost the Devils this evening.
40' - Injury
Kick-off
Half-time: St Helens 13-0 Salford Red Devils
Salford will need to up the ante if they are to get anything from this one.
We'll be back with the second half coverage shortly.
40' - Drop Goal St Helens
38'
35' - Conversion Wide
34- TRY SAINTS
There did look to be a strip from Mark Percival on Kallum Watkins in the build up, but the try is awarded regardless.
12-0 with the kick to come.
34' - TRY SAINTS
Regan Grace goes over in the corner to extend the Saints lead.
Or does he? Video ref will check this one too.
31'
You feel the Red Devils need the next score if they are to get anything out of this one.
28' - Saints Penalty Conversion Successful
Tommy Makinson steps up and delivers to stretch the lead to eight.
23'
Salford are throwing the ball around nicely though, they just need to step up their intensity a touch.
21'
19' - NO TRY
Salford are hanging on here.
19'. - TRY SAINTS
Or is he? The video referee will take a look at this one.
18'
15'
It's the correct decision by the referee, one which Salford desperately needed.
14'
They can't afford to keep giving Saints these easy get outs.
12'
10'
Saints are then awarded a penalty for a late hit by Seb Ikahihifo.
10'
He's taken a blow in the process too.
8'
7'
However they fail to find touch with their kick and Salford get possession back!
3' - Conversion Successful
He nails his first attempt from the touchline to give the Saints an early 6-0 lead.
2' - TRY
1'
Saints with a great chance to open the scoring here.
We're underway
Kick-off approaching
Grab yourselves a drink and get ready for the action to ensue.
Knowles out until Round 4
A huge blow for the Saints!
200 up for Sarge
Elliot Kear begins at centre, whilst Elijah Taylor will make his debut from the hooker spot.
There is no room in the 17 for Morgan Escare though, with the Frenchman left out of the side altogether.
Coote, Knowles missing for Saints
Jack Welsby will take up the full back role in Coote's absence.
Starting Lineup: St Helens
Starting Lineup: Salford Red Devils
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Team News: Salford Red Devils
Team News: St Helens
"We are expecting a real challenge"
"We are expecting a real challenge."
"They have a strong squad and they will be well coached and prepared for Round One."
A new Red Devils era begins
They have a new coach, a new badge and a host of new faces, but they goals remain the same.
Two cup finals in two seasons is testament to the progress that the Red Devils have made in recent times, though they will be hoping to go that one step further this time around.
They enter this game as huge underdogs, but they are no stranger to that title.
The quest for the three peat begins.
The Saints secured their second consecutive Super League crown in the most dramatic of circumstances in their last competitive outing.
They face a Salford side lead by former assistant head coach Richard Marshall for the first time.
Will he come back to haunt his old employers in his first Super League game as head coach?
Kick-off Time
Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 GMT.
The Super League is back!
I am your host Tom Young, and I'll be with you all evening to bring you coverage of tonight's two Super League opening round fixtures.
We will provide you with pre-game analysis, team updates, and news as it happens live here on VAVEL.com.

Until then, I've been Tom Young, goodnight.