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St Helens had to leave Hull KR's Craven Park stadium under police protection following what the club described as a "terrorist threat" made to their Instagram account.

It is understood that the threat was made towards the St Helens team during their 20-12 Super League semi-final loss, Hull Live reports .

Head coach Paul Wellens was seen speaking to police officers after the full-time whistle, it has been reported.

A police officer was stood outside the coach for the players and staff to get on, with a cordon of eight stationed around the coach earlier. The team bus was then given a police escort as they departed the stadium, it is understood.

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