Overview

• Merseyside Police confirmed the threat to St Helens' Instagram account was a hoax and said they are investigating malicious communications.
• The message arrived during Saints’ 20-12 Super League semi-final defeat at Hull KR, prompting a cordon around the team coach and a police-escorted departure.
• St Helens reported the message to their Ground Safety Officer, who coordinated with Hull KR’s GSO as the matter was handled with utmost seriousness.
• Authorities and clubs have not disclosed the content of the message, and social-media claims about specific threats remain unverified.
• The match finished as scheduled, with Hull KR progressing to a Grand Final rematch against Wigan.