Coached by Shaun McRae , the Saints competed in Super League II .
Coached by Shaun McRae , the Saints finished in 3rd place , but went on to win the 1997 Challenge Cup , beating Bradford Bulls in the final for the second consecutive year .
Coached by Shaun McRae , the Saints competed in Super League II and finished in 3rd place , but went on to win the 1997 Challenge Cup , beating Bradford Bulls in the final for the second consecutive year .