
The Rugby Football League has confirmed that the top-eight teams in next year's engage Super League will go forward to the play-offs.

Mick Potter will enjoy a home debut as St Helens coach when Warrington Wolves visit in the opening game of 2009.

Former St Helens supremo Daniel Anderson has been appointed coach of the Parramatta Eels on a three-year contract.

Salford City Reds have signed Willie Talau from St Helens on a two-year contract.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| St Helens | |
| Friday 13th February | |
| Engage Super League | |
| 20:00 | St Helens vs Warrington |
| Sunday 22nd February | |
| Engage Super League | |
| 15:00 | Huddersfield vs St Helens |
| Friday 27th February | |
| Engage Super League | |
| 20:00 | St Helens vs Hull K R |
| Saturday 7th March | |
| Engage Super League | |
| 18:00 | Celtic Crusaders vs St Helens |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| St Helens | |
| Saturday 4th October | |
| Engage Super League | |
| St Helens 16 - 24 Leeds | |
| Friday 19th September | |
| Engage Super League | |
| St Helens 38 - 10 Leeds | |
| Friday 5th September | |
| Engage Super League | |
| St Helens 16 - 16 Wigan | |
| Saturday 30th August | |
| Carnegie Challenge Cup | |
| Hull 16 - 28 St Helens | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Helens | 27 | 43 |
| 2 | Leeds Rhinos | 27 | 42 |
| 3 | Catalans Dragons | 27 | 34 |
| 4 | Wigan Warriors | 27 | 29 |
| 5 | Bradford Bulls | 27 | 28 |
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