St Helens pip Brisbane in WCC Match
Saints win 18-14 in thriller.
St Helens are now recognised as the best League club side in the world after pipping Brisbane Broncos in an enthralling World Club Challenge contest played in Bolton.
Led by Adey Gardner's mammoth two try effort and their solid captain Paul Sculthorpe, Saints pulled off an impressive victory.
Sculthorpe, who was playing in his first match since September, got a 4 pointer in the second-half and kicked three tough conversions.
Brisbane Broncos were up 8-0, but Gardner's try late in first half helped reduce the deficit and the Saints then edged ahead with 10 minutes left.
Saints, who recently lost two Super League games to Harlequins and Wakefield, were given little hope against the NRL champions.
But Gardner's 71st-minute try, his second of the match, put the home side ahead for the first time, and they hung in strongly for the rest of the match.
St Helens: (6) 18Tries: Gardner 2, Sculthorpe Convers: Sculthorpe 3
Brisbane Broncos: (8) 14Tries: Parker, Boyd Convers: Parker - Pen Goals: Parker 2
Brisbane Broncos: (8) 14Tries: Parker, Boyd Convers: Parker - Pen Goals: Parker 2
