2022 Huddersfield Giants season

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2022 Huddersfield Giants Season
Super League XXVII Rank3rd
Play-off resultEliminators
Challenge Cup Runner up
Team information
Chairman Ken Davy
Head Coach Ian Watson
Captain
Stadium John Smiths Stadium
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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In the 2022 rugby league season the Huddersfield Giants competed in Super League XXVII and the 2022 Challenge Cup. They were coached by Ian Watson.

Contents

Season review

On 12 February, Huddersfield began their Super League campaign with a 42–14 away win at Toulouse Olympique [1] which they followed with a 26–12 win over Hull Kingston Rovers [2] before suffering their first loss of the season at Wigan Warriors. [3]

At the end of March, Huddersfield progressed from the sixth round of the Challenge Cup with a 30–16 win at Barrow Raiders [4] and then defeated Hull F.C. in the quarter-finals. [5] In May, a 25–4 win over Hull KR in the semi-finals saw Huddersfield reach the Challenge Cup final for the first time since 2009. [6] The final was played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where they lost 16–14 to Wigan. [7] Meanwhile their good league form continued and included a run of six wins to the end of June. [8] [9]

On 18 August, Huddersfield secured their place in the play-offs with a 36–10 win over Castleford Tigers. [10] In the final round of the regular season, a 16–14 win over Wakefield Trinity in extra time was enough to secure third place in the table. [11] In the opening round of the play-offs, Huddersfield faced sixth-placed Salford Red Devils but saw their season ended by a 28–0 loss. [12]

Results

Pre-season friendlies

W WinL Loss

DateVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport
Pre-season results
15 January Ramscolours.svg Dewsbury Rams A Crown Flatt W42–12 [lower-alpha 1] [13]
23 January Batley colours.svg Batley Bulldogs H John Smiths Stadium W56–6 [14]
30 January HKRcolours.svg Hull Kingston Rovers A Sewell Group Craven Park L18–24 [15] [16]
  1. ↑ Michael Knowles Testimonial

Super League

Table

PosTeam
PldWDLPFPAPDPtsQualification
1 Saintscolours.svg St Helens (C, L)272106674374+30042Advance to Semi-finals
2 Wigancolours.svg Wigan Warriors 271908818483+33538
3 Giantscolours.svg Huddersfield Giants 271719613497+11635Advance to Elimination Finals
4 Catalanscolours.svg Catalans Dragons 2716011539513+2632
5 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos 2714112577528+4929
6 Redscolours.svg Salford Red Devils 2714013700602+9828
7 Castleford colours.svg Castleford Tigers 2713014544620−7626
8 HKRcolours.svg Hull Kingston Rovers 2712015498608−11024
9 Hullcolours.svg Hull FC 2711016508675−16722
10 Wcatscolours.svg Wakefield Trinity 2710017497648−15120
11 Wolvescolours.svg Warrington Wolves 279018568664−9618
12 ToulouseRLcolours.png Toulouse Olympique (R)275022421745−32410Relegated to the Championship
Source:
(C) Champions; (L) League Leaders' Shield Winners; (R) Relegated

Super League results

W WinD DrawL Loss

DateRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport
Super League results
12 February1 ToulouseRLcolours.png Toulouse Olympique A Stade Ernest Wallon W42–14Wardle (2), Ashall-Bott, McQueen, I. Senior, L. Senior, YatesRussell (7)5,238 RLP
19 February2 HKRcolours.svg Hull KR H John Smiths Stadium W26–12McQueen (2), Jones, McGillvary, YatesRussell (2), Lolohea5,724 RLP
24 February3 Wigancolours.svg Wigan Warriors A DW Stadium L12–22Lolohea, McQueenPryce (2)10,291 RLP
6 March4 Redscolours.svg Salford Red Devils H John Smiths Stadium W34–2I. Senior (2), Hill, McGillvary, McQueen, PrycePryce (5)5,702 RLP
29 April11 Castleford colours.svg Castleford Tigers H John Smiths Stadium W36–24Leutele (3), McGillvary, Trout, YatesPryce (6)5,717 RLP
20 March6 Hullcolours.svg Hull FC A MKM Stadium L6–14McQueenLolohea10,682 RLP
1 April7 Catalanscolours.svg Catalans Dragons H John Smiths Stadium W28–12Fages, Jones, Levi, TroutLolohea (5), Russell3,845 RLP
14 April8 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos A Headingley D20–20Leutele, McGillvary, I. Senior, YatesLolohea (2)11,286 RLP
18 April9 Saintscolours.svg St Helens H John Smiths Stadium L12–24Golding, LoloheaRussell (2)6,519 RLP
23 April10 Wolvescolours.svg Warrington Wolves A Halliwell Jones Stadium L10–32I. Senior, YatesRussell8,102 RLP
28 April11 Wcatscolours.svg Wakefield Trinity A Be Well Support Stadium W14–12Leutele, McQueen, YatesRussell3,166 RLP
12 May12 Wigancolours.svg Wigan Warriors H John Smiths Stadium W32–22L. Senior (3), Hewitt, Leutele, WardleRussell (4)4,962 RLP
20 May13 ToulouseRLcolours.png Toulouse Olympique H John Smiths Stadium W17–16I. Senior (2), HewittLolohea (2), Cogger (FG)3,926 RLP
3 June14 Catalanscolours.svg Catalans Dragons A Stade Gilbert Brutus W22–14McQueen (2), Leutele, O'BrienPryce (3)7,240 RLP
10 June15 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos H John Smiths Stadium W30–16Jones, Leutele, McGillvary, McQueen, WardlePryce (5)6,712 RLP
26 June16 HKRcolours.svg Hull Kingston Rovers A Sewell Group Craven Park W38–10Cudjoe (3), Leutele, McGillvary, Pryce, YatesPryce (5)7,050 RLP
1 July17 Castleford colours.svg Castleford Tigers A Mend-A-Hose Jungle L12–13McGillvary, McQueen, PrycePryce (3)5,627 RLP
10 July18 Redscolours.svg Salford Red Devils N St James' Park W30–18McGillvary (2), King, McQueen, TroutRussell (5)25,333 RLP
15 July19 Saintscolours.svg St Helens A Totally Wicked Stadium L0–2511,288 RLP
23 July20 Catalanscolours.svg Catalans Dragons A Stade Gilbert Brutus L12–13Levi, McQueenPryce, Russell6,845 RLP
30 July21 Wolvescolours.svg Warrington Wolves H John Smiths Stadium W32–22Golding, Jones, O'Brien, Pryce, I. Senior, TroutRussell (4)4,549 RLP
5 August22 Hullcolours.svg Hull FC H John Smiths Stadium W22–16Levi (2), Fages, LoloheaPryce (3)4,642 RLP
13 August23 Redscolours.svg Salford Red Devils A AJ Bell Stadium L16–33Hewitt (2), McQueenRussell (2)4,400 RLP
18 August24 Castleford colours.svg Castleford Tigers H John Smiths Stadium W36–10I. Senior (2), Cudjoe, Leutele, Lolohea, McQueen, RussellRussell (4)4,168 RLP
24 August25 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos A Headingley L14–18Cudjoe, Leutele, L. SeniorRussell11,225 RLP
29 August26 Wolvescolours.svg Warrington Wolves H John Smiths Stadium W38–36Cudjoe, Jones, King, Leutele, Lolohea, O'Brien, PrycePryce (5)4,894 RLP
2 September27 Wcatscolours.svg Wakefield Trinity H John Smiths Stadium W16–14I. Senior (2)Pryce (4)5,524 RLP

Play-offs

DateRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport
Play-off results
10 SeptemberEliminators Redscolours.svg Salford Red Devils H John Smiths Stadium L0–286,374 RLP
Team bracket
EliminatorsSemi-finals Grand Final
2 Wigan Warriors 8
4 Catalans Dragons 10 5 Leeds Rhinos 20
5 Leeds Rhinos 20 5 Leeds Rhinos 12
1 St Helens 24
1 St Helens 19
3 Huddersfield Giants 0 6 Salford Red Devils 12
6 Salford Red Devils 28
Source:Rugby League Project

Challenge Cup

W WinL Loss

DateRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport
Challenge Cup results
27 March6 Barrowcolours.svg Barrow Raiders A Craven Park W30–16Ashworth, Ikahihifo, Leutele, I. Senior, YatesRussell (5)3,135 RLP
9 AprilQuarter-final Hullcolours.svg Hull F.C. H John Smiths Stadium W24–16Leutele, Lolohea, McQueenLolohea (6)3,637 RLP
7 MaySemi-final HKRcolours.svg Hull Kingston Rovers N Elland Road W25–4Jones, McGillvary, I. Senior, TroutRussell (4), Fages (FG)22,141 RLP
28 MayFinal Wigancolours.svg Wigan Warriors N Tottenham Hotspur Stadium L14–16Leutele, McGillvary, McQueenLolohea51,628 RLP

Players

Squad

2022 Huddersfield Giants
First team squadCoaching staff

Head coach

Assistant coach

Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice-captain(s)

Updated: 21 July 2022
Source(s): 2022 Squad Numbers

Transfers

Gains

List of players joining Huddersfield
PlayerClubContractDate
Flag of England.svg Chris Hill Warrington Wolves 2 YearsSeptember 2021 [17]
Flag of England.svg Nathan Mason Leigh Centurions 1 yearSeptember 2021 [18]
Flag of Tonga.svg Tui Lolohea Salford Red Devils 2 YearsSeptember 2021 [19]
Flag of Samoa.svg Danny Levi Brisbane Broncos 2 YearsSeptember 2021 [20]
Flag of France.svg Theo Fages St Helens 3 yearsOctober 2021 [21]

Losses

List of players departing Huddersfield
PlayerClubContractDate
Flag of England.svg Lee Gaskell Wakefield Trinity 2 YearsJune 2021 [22]
Flag of England.svg Sam Wood Hull KR 1 YearsJuly 2021 [23]
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Aiden Sezer Leeds Rhinos 2 YearsJuly 2021 [24]
Flag of England.svg Darnell McIntosh Hull FC 3 YearsAugust 2021 [25]
Flag of New Zealand.svg Kenny Edwards Castleford Tigers 1 Year LoanSeptember 2021 [26]
Flag of Scotland.svg Joe Wardle Leigh Centurions 1 YearOctober 2021 [27]
Flag of England.svg James Cunningham Toulouse Olympique 2 YearsOctober 2021 [28]
Flag of England.svg Jacob Beer Hunslet 1 YearOctober 2021 [29]
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Chester Butler Bradford Bulls Season LoanFebruary 2022 [30]
Flag of England.svg Olly Ashall-Bott Toulouse Olympique 3 YearsFebruary 2022 [31]

References

  1. ↑ "Betfred Super League Round-Up | Round 1". RFL. 13 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  2. ↑ "Betfred Super League Round-Up | Round 2". RFL. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  3. ↑ "Betfred Super League round-up". RFL. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  4. ↑ "Betfred Challenge Cup Round 6 Round-Up". RFL. 27 March 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  5. ↑ "Betfred Challenge Cup quarter-final round-up". RFL. 10 April 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  6. ↑ "Huddersfield sweep aside Hull KR to secure first Final appearance since 2009". RFL. 7 May 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  7. ↑ "Wigan Warriors win Betfred Challenge Cup". RFL. 28 May 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  8. ↑ "Betfred Super League Preview | Round 16". RFL. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  9. ↑ "Betfred Super League Round 16 Round-Up". RFL. 26 June 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  10. ↑ "Betfred Super League Round-Up | Thursday". RFL. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  11. ↑ "Betfred Super League Round-Up | Round 27". RFL. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  12. ↑ "Betfred Super League Round-Up | September 10". RFL. 10 September 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  13. ↑ "Pre-Season Round-Up". RFL. 16 January 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  14. ↑ "Pre-Season round-up | January 23". RFL. 23 January 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  15. ↑ "2022 Pre-Season Schedule". RFL. 6 January 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  16. ↑ "Match report: Robins warm up for round 1 with Giants win". Hull KR. 30 January 2022. Archived from the original on 5 February 2022.
  17. ↑ "Chris Hill to leave Warrington Wolves at end of 2021". Warrington Guardian. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  18. ↑ "Nathan Mason: Huddersfield Giants re-sign prop from Leigh Centurions for 2022". BBC Sport. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  19. ↑ "Huddersfield confirm signing of Tui Lolohea". Love Rugby League. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  20. ↑ "Huddersfield sign former New Zealand hooker Danny Levi from Brisbane Broncos on two-year deal". Sky Sports. 29 September 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  21. ↑ "Theo Fages: Huddersfield Giants confirm signing of St Helens scrum-half for 2022 Super League season". Sky Sports. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  22. ↑ "Lee Gaskell: Wakefield Trinity agree deal for Huddersfield Giants stand-off". BBC Sport. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  23. ↑ "Sam Wood: Hull KR sign Huddersfield Giants utility back". BBC Sport. 17 July 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  24. ↑ "Aidan Sezer: Leeds Rhinos sign Huddersfield Giants half-back for 2022 Super League season". Sky Sports. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  25. ↑ "Darnell McIntosh: Hull FC sign Huddersfield Giants winger on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  26. ↑ "Kenny Edwards: Castleford Tigers sign Huddersfield Giants back-rower on loan for 2022". BBC Sport. 18 September 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  27. ↑ "Joe Wardle targets promotion after making Championship move". Love Rugby League. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  28. ↑ "Toulouse snap up James Cunningham". Love Rugby League. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  29. ↑ "Beer looks to Hunslet - and Italy". Hunslet RLFC. 20 October 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  30. ↑ "Huddersfield forward Chester Butler loaned out to Championship club". Love Rugby League. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  31. ↑ "Olly Ashall-Bott: Toulouse Olympique sign Huddersfield Giants full-back". BBC Sport. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
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