THE threatening message sent to St Helens via social media during Saturday's play-off game was a hoax, Merseyside Police have confirmed.
Saints' team were escorted from Hull KR's Sewell Group Craven Park by police after the message was received.
Police were seen speaking to St Helens head coach Paul Wellens after the match, which Hull KR won Already a subscriber? Log in here
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