Warrington Wolves, who have lost their last 15 league games at St Helens, enter the lion's den once more on Friday, February 13, as clubs take the first step on a journey which they hope will end in glory at Old Trafford on October 10.

Saints first away match is at Huddersfield Giants on Sunday, February 22, and their second a history-making clash against league newcomers Celtic Crusaders on Saturday, March 7.

They will meet champions Leeds Rhinos at the GPW Recruitment Stadium on Friday, March 20 – the return fixture crucially pencilled-in at Headingley on Friday, September 4, when both could be vying for the League Leaders' Shield. They also have three dates against deadly rivals Wigan Warriors – the first at the JJB Stadium on Thursday, April 9, the second as part of the Millennium Magic Weekend in Scotland on either May 2 or 3, and the last at home on Friday, July 31.

The full list of fixtures are – February 13: Warrington Wolves (h), 22 Huddersfield Giants (a), 27 Hull KR (h). March 7: Celtic Crusaders (a), 13 Salford City Reds (h), 20 Leeds Rhinos (h), 29 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (a). April 9 Wigan Warriors (a), 13 Hull FC (h), 19 Castleford Tigers (a), 24 Bradford Bulls (h). May 2 or 3: Wigan Warriors (neutral venue), 16 Catalans Dragons (a), 22 Harlequins (h). June 5: Hull FC (a), 12 Castleford Tigers (h), 21 Bradford Bulls (a), 26 Celtic Crusaders (h). July 3: Salford City Reds (a), 12 Warrington Wolves (a), 17 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (h), 25 Harlequins (a), 31 Wigan Warriors (h). August 16: Hull KR (a), 21 Huddersfield Giants (h). September 4: Leeds Rhinos (a), Catalans Dragons (h).