Huddersfield end losing streak against Salford

Betfred Super League

Huddersfield (2) 16

Tries: Halsall, Milner Goals: Connor (4)

Salford (6) 8

Tries: Mellor Goals: Sneyd (2)

Huddersfield ended their four-match losing streak as Jake Connor’s late penalty saw them beat play-off chasers Salford in a tight contest

The Giants have had a traumatic few weeks which have seen head coach Ian Watson lose his job because of their poor form, Luke Yates leave to join Warrington and a series of injuries which have depleted their pack.

They responded brilliantly for interim coach Luke Robinson, with a resilient performance after Joe Mellor’s try had given the visitors a 6-2 lead at half-time.

Sam Halsall scored a 90-metre breakaway try as Salford inexplicably ran a penalty in front of their posts, and more indiscipline saw them suffer a second successive defeat as Connor’s two penalties edged Giants ahead.

More to follow.

Huddersfield: Connor, McGowan, Naiqama, Halsall, Wallis, Lolohea, Clune, Hill, Milner, English, Bibby, Cudjoe, Rushton

Interchanges: Golding, Russell, Rogers, Salabio

Salford: Brierley, Ryan, Macdonald, Hankinson, Cross, Cust, Sneyd, Singleton, Mellor, Partington, Wright, Watkins, Shorrocks

Interchanges: Atkin, Dudson, Wilson, Bullock

Referee: Jack Smith.