Conquering rugby heroes return home in triumph; Liam Murphy reports on the celebrations as the Saints win Challenge Cup.(News)

From: Daily Post (Liverpool, England) | Date: August 28, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Liam Murphy

THOUSANDS of rugby fans lined the streets around St Helens' stadium at Knowsley Road to welcome their heroes home after their Challenge Cup success.

The team returned to their home ground yesterday afternoon after celebrations in London following their defeat 42-12 of Huddersfield in Saturday's crunch match at Twickenham.

Around 6,500 fans were at the ground for the return when the Saints finally got back to their Merseyside hom...