The former De La Salle and Carmel College student has established herself as one of the game’s leading reporters in recent years.
Niece of Saints legend Paul Wellens, Megan has become a familiar face on Sky Sports’ Super League coverage over recent years.
Meanwhile, there are plenty of other St Helens connections involved in the coverage.
Megan will be joined by former Saints stand-off Leon Pryce, Saints women’s team legend Emily Rudge, and Haydock-born former England international Kevin Brown, as analysts throughout the competition.
Leon Pryce, after receiving his Saints Heritage certificate in 2020 (Image: .)
Leon Pryce enjoyed a glittering career with Saints after joining from Bradford, winning a Super League title, three Challenge Cups and a World Club Challenge. He was named the joint-winner of the lance Todd Trophy, alongside Paul Wellens, in 2007.
He was also an England and Great Britain international.
Emily Rudge, who retired from playing this year, has also been an inspirational figure in Women’s Rugby League.
Emily Rudge (Image: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
She captained the England team from 2018 to 2023, including at the home Rugby League World Cup in 2022.
One of the first to sign up to play for St Helens Women, Rudge has been with the Saints Women since its formation in 2018 and has been an integral part of the team’s progression.
Meanwhile, Kevin Brown, who played his junior rugby at clubs in the town, enjoyed a long playing career, making more than 400 senior appearances, including spells at Wigan, Huddersfield and Warrington. The 10-time England international has become a familiar face to rugby league fans through his media work since retirement.
Kevin Brown, during his playing career (Image: Stock)
The quartet’s involvement sees St Helens strongly represented as the world’s best rugby league nations battle it out over the coming weeks.
Premier Sports will broadcast every game from the men’s, women’s and wheelchair Rugby league World Cup tournaments.
The matches will be streamed live on Premier Sports Player in 129 more countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Premier Sports will take Channel 7’s coverage across every game of the tournament. For England matches, its studio presentation will be combined with Australian Channel 7’s commentary team, led by Andrew Voss and former Saint James Graham.
Richard Webb, Director of Operations, said: “We’re delighted to use our Premier Sports Player platform to bring the Rugby League World Cup to fans in 129 more countries.
“Rugby league has a passionate following well beyond its heartlands, and we want to make sure supporters in every corner of the globe don’t miss a moment of the sport’s biggest tournament.”
Coverage runs from October 15, to November 15, as the tournament is staged in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
The men’s World Cup tournament begins this Thursday, October 15, as holders Australia take on New Zealand in Sydney.
England’s first group game comes on Saturday morning against Tonga, which could be key in determining whether Brian McDermott’s side progress through to the semi-finals.