Huddersfield Giants extended their winning streak to five games across all competitions with a sensational comeback victory over Leeds Rhinos, triumphing 30-24 in a thrilling Super League encounter.
Despite a lackluster start that saw them trailing by 12 points twice, Huddersfield showed resilience and determination to turn the game around, leaving Leeds reeling after a dominant first half.
Huddersfield’s full-back Jake Connor struggled with his kicking game, missing five out of eight attempts. However, he redeemed himself by edging his side ahead with a crucial penalty, while Adam Clune sealed the victory with a breakaway try.
After a lackluster first half following their impressive Challenge Cup win against Super League leaders Catalans, Huddersfield found themselves trailing against a fired-up Leeds side. However, a revitalized second-half performance saw them burst into life, leveling the score with spectacular tries from Esan Marsters and Elliot Wallis.
Leeds responded with two quick tries to regain momentum, but Huddersfield’s relentless attack, led by Marsters and Adam Swift, proved too much for Leeds to handle. Despite Connor’s inconsistent kicking, Huddersfield managed to edge ahead in the closing stages and seal a memorable victory.
Leeds head coach Rohan Smith lamented missed opportunities and injuries that affected his team’s performance, while Huddersfield head coach Ian Watson praised his side’s character and determination to secure the win.
Leeds Lineup: Miller, Fusitu’a, Newman, Momirovski, Roberts, Croft, Frawley, Oledzki, Ackers, Sangare, McDonnell, Martin, Smith
Interchanges: O’Connor, Lisone, Goudemand, Nicholson-Watton
Huddersfield Lineup: Connor, Wallis, Naiqama, Marsters, Swift, Lolohea, Clune, English, Milner, Greenwood, Cudjoe, Livett, Yates
Interchanges: Golding, Rushton, Wilson, Ikahihifo
Referee: Chris Kendall
Credit: BBC Sport
