ACL devastation forces Saints' Dagnall out for season

Twenty‑year‑old Owen Dagnall ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in the second half of St Helens' 46‑0 home loss to Toulouse on Sunday, a Super League fixture that instantly ended his season with the Saints in a devastating defeat that left the club reeling.

Scans later confirmed the ACL tear. The results indicated that surgery would be required, ruling Dagnall out for the remainder of the campaign.

The injury leaves the Saints without their 20‑year‑old outside back for the rest of the season. His absence compounds the impact of the 46‑0 defeat on the club's campaign.

The Saints were overwhelmed by Toulouse, conceding 46 points without reply at home. The encounter was a Super League home fixture for St Helens.

Dagnall featured 17 times for St Helens this season. His total tally for the club now stands at 29 appearances.

He is expected to return to action in 2027. The long recovery timeline underscores the severity of the ACL injury.

"I'm absolutely gutted about the news, but I'm going to do everything I can to get back as soon as possible," Dagnall said on the club website. He added a quick thank you to the fans for their get‑well messages, saying he really appreciates it.