In September 1987, Evans switched codes to rugby league, joining St Helens.
[5] Evans appeared as an substitute (replacing Prop Peter Souto) in St Helens' 15–14 victory over Leeds in the 1987–88 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1987–88 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 January 1988.
He also came on as a substitute in St Helen's 0–27 defeat against Wigan in the 1988–89 Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
After leaving St Helens, Evans spent several years attempting to return to rugby union.
[6] He was eventually re-instated in 1995, but ruptured his achilles tendon in his first appearance for French club FC Grenoble.