NOW that's one way to keep in the shade!

Saints supporters at Wembley on Saturday faced the sweltering heat and this supporter took to improvising as a way of finding shelter.

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He used his match programme as alternative head wear.

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Saints fans show their support - Press Association

Thousands of Saints fans were in Wembley - which was on a reduced capacity due to Covid - to enjoy a memorable occasion, as Saints fought back from 12-6 down at half time to triumph 26-12.

READ>Saints' homecoming parade - the full route and details

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Saturday's final was played out in sweltering temperatures - Press Association

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Ecstatic - Tommy Makinson and Alex Walmsley at the final whistle (Press Association)

Supporters have celebrated over the weekend and are ready for another party tonight, with a homecoming parade - featuring Saints' men's and women's teams, which have both won the Challenge Cup this season, on open-top buses.