{
  "id": 233821,
  "title": "St Helens and Hull FC confirm Dublin double-header",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/st-helens-and-hull-fc-confirm-dublin-double-header",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T19:39:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/cx2jd89qq07o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "St Helens and Hull FC have announced a Dublin double-header for 2027 in Super League. Saints chairman Eamonn McManus confirmed the fixture for Sunday, 25 April, just before the club's match against Warrington Wolves at BrewDog Stadium. Wigan Warriors will face Warrington Wolves in the preceding game on Saturday. McManus stated that they have signed a formal partnership with Hull FC, aiming to enhance the Saturday fixture with a Sunday game. Hull FC chairman Andrew Thirkell expressed delight at the prospect of participating in the event, noting that Dublin would provide an ideal destination for a remarkable rugby league weekend. The match will take place at Laya Arena, the recently renovated 20,000-capacity home of Leinster rugby union. McManus highlighted that the fixture would showcase rugby league to Irish fans, who would undoubtedly embrace the sport and find it enjoyable. He concluded by stating that it would be a fantastic weekend for all involved.",
  "summary": "St Helens will face Hull FC in Dublin as part of a Super League double-header next April, the day after Warrington Wolves take on Wigan Warriors.",
  "key_points": [
    "St Helens and Hull FC confirm Dublin double-header in 2027",
    "Saints chairman Eamonn McManus announces April 25 fixture",
    "Hull FC chairman Andrew Thirkell excited about Dublin event"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The planned Dublin double-header cements a growing partnership between St Helens and Hull FC, and expands Super League's reach to Irish fans in a new and sizeable venue.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}