RUGBY League fans across St Helens are readying themselves for the derby game against Wigan Warriors today.

The Good Friday derby is always a huge deal in both towns and has been a fiercely contested rivalry over the years.

While it is the first Wigan game in charge for new coach Paul Wellens, the former fullback is no stranger to the Easter tussles after playing in 15 Good Friday derbies, winning seven and drawing two.

With this experience, and having a rugby league-devoted family, he knows just what it means for Saints fans to pick up a victory against their historic rivals.

READ > Paul Wellens knows what Good Friday means to St Helens folk

St Helens Star: Paul Wellens won 7 of his 15 Good Friday derbies against WiganPaul Wellens won 7 of his 15 Good Friday derbies against Wigan (Image: Bernard Platt)

As this year's game is taking place at the DW Stadium, almost 5,000 fans will be taking the short trip to Wigan for the 3pm kick off today.

However, for those staying back in St Helens, pubs across the borough will be showing the game, which is televised on Sky Sports.

Which pubs are showing the Good Friday derby?

  • The Sefton, Baldwin Street, St Helens town centre
  • The Market Tavern, Bridge Street, St Helens town centre
  • The Swan, Corporation Street, St Helens town centre
  • The Nelson, Bridge Street, St Helens town centre
  • The Running Horses, Linkway, St Helens town centre
  • Little George Quarter, George Street, St Helens town centre
  • The Turks Head, Cooper Street
  • The Cricketers Arms, Peter Street
  • The Moss Bank, Moss Bank Road
  • The Bird I'th Hand, Prescot Road
  • The Boars Head, Elton Head Road, Sutton Heath
  • The Elephant, Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath
  • Carr Mill pub, East Lancashire Road
  • The Gerard Arms, Dentons Green Lane
  • The Millhouse, Mill Lane, Sutton Leach
  • The Wicket Bar & Grub, Ruskin Sports Village, Dentons Green
  • Seven Stars, Millbrook Lane, Eccleston
  • Eccleston Arms, Prescot Road, Eccleston
  • The Bowling Green, Robins Lane, Sutton

If we have missed any pubs off the list, get in touch and we will update the list.