Giants end 12-match losing run with win at York
Huddersfield Giants ended a 12-match Super League losing streak by beating York Knights 24-22, securing their first victory since 4 April and first under head coach Jim Lenihan. The result offers a boost to a side still bottom of the table, although they had to withstand a late York comeback after building a 14-point lead.
Huddersfield led 24-10 with 10 minutes remaining after Zac Woolford’s try, but York scored twice through Jordan Thompson and Tom Inman to make the final minutes tense. Tui Lolohea scored once and created tries for Lewis Jagger and Connor Wrench, while Huddersfield reduced the gap to Hull FC in second-bottom to four points; York’s recent momentum has stalled after consecutive defeats.
- Huddersfield beat York 24-22 to end a 12-match losing run.
- York nearly recovered from 24-10 down late on.
- Giants remain bottom but moved within four points of Hull FC.
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Huddersfield Giants is a professional rugby league team competing in Super League, England's top rugby league division. Earlier in the season, the club experienced a difficult period, losing 12 consecutive matches and falling to the bottom of the league table.
Such an extended losing run indicates severe troubles at the club and typically prompts significant changes in leadership. Huddersfield appointed new head coach Jim Lenihan in response to their poor form.
Super League is a highly competitive professional league where teams at the bottom of the table face considerable pressure to improve their standing. For a team in Huddersfield's position, victories are essential for accumulating points needed to climb the league table.