Wakefield Trinity head coach Mark Applegarth has confirmed that the Super League bottom side are looking to bring back David Fifita; Huddersfield Giants boss Ian Watson watched his team end his losing streak; Adrian Lam insists that Leigh Leopards is not swayed by her form
Last update: 05/26/23 23:29
Leigh celebrated an impressive home win against Super League leaders Warrington
We round up all the action from Friday’s three non-televised Betfred Super League games that saw the Catalans Dragons, Leigh Leopards and Huddersfield Giants triumph…
Catalan Dragons 36-6 Wakefield Trinity
Highlights of the Betfred Super League clash between Catalans Dragons and Wakefield Trinity
Mark Applegarth admits he might have to turn to a former Wakefield star to be the talisman for a turnaround in the team’s fortunes.
The miserable season of the bottom team in the Super League continued as they suffered a 36-6 loss to Catalans Dragons.
After suffering a 13th successive defeat in the competition, Trinity head coach Applegarth has revealed that the club are looking at a possible return for David Fifita.
“We’re looking into it, it would be an incredible boost for our team,” Applegarth said. “We are low on numbers and it looks like Kelepi Tanginoa has broken his arm, so we really need the numbers.”
Wakefield trailed 18-0 through first half tries to former Trinity player Tom Johnstone and Cesar Rouge.
They struck back through Ryan Kay, but another try from Johnstone, plus scores from Tanguy Zenon and Arthur Mourgue, saw the Catalans emerge victorious.
Huddersfield Giants 20-4 Castleford Tigers
Highlights of the Betfred Super League clash between Huddersfield Giants and Castleford Tigers
Ian Watson hailed a “miles better” performance from Huddersfield after they claimed victory over Castleford to end a four-match losing streak.
The home team dominated the Tigers at John Smith’s Stadium, taking a 10-4 first-half lead thanks to Esan Marsters’ first down, before second-half goals by Innes Senior and Kevin Naiqama sealed their victory. victory.
The Giants had won just one game in their last six meetings, and the pressure was mounting on the West Yorkshire side after last weekend’s 42-40 Betfred Challenge Cup loss to Watson’s old club Salford Red. Devils.
“It was much better on our part,” Watson said. “It was more like us, that’s what we’ve been talking about as a group. It was a very good performance from the team.”
Kevin Naiqama dives in for a try in Huddersfield’s win over Castleford
“We started to play well from minute zero. We were playing directly against them, asking them some questions.
“Overall, it was nice. We would have loved to have a few more tries at the end, but I’d rather win 20-4 every week than go in one game and lose 42-40.”
The only try for the Tigers, who are in second place, came from Alex Mellor and Andy Last’s team have now lost eight of their last nine games.
Leigh Leopards 30-12 Warrington Wolves
Highlights of the Betfred Super League clash between Leigh Leopards and Warrington Wolves
Adrian Lam is adamant Leigh will not be carried away after defeating Super League leaders Warrington.
The Leopards took a 14-0 lead at Leigh Sports Village thanks to tries from Gareth O’Brien and Tom Briscoe and held Wolves to no sense in the second half as they recorded a sixth straight win.
George Williams looked to have started Wolves’ comeback with a 28th-minute try, but O’Brien responded with his second for the hosts, before Joe Philbin and Stefan Ratchford’s conversion made it 20-12 at half-time.
But the Leopards sealed the win with Josh Charnley’s 15th try of the season as the game entered the fourth quarter and, with time almost up, Ben Reynolds picked up a fumble and ran 60 yards to score a try that he also converted. .
Gareth O’Brien runs in to score for Leigh against Warrington
“I’m very proud,” Leigh’s head coach Lam said. “It was a tough game – Warrington are a quality team who have set the standards this season. We knew it was going to be physical and we had to be up for the challenge.”
“I thought we were reasonably good for most of the game, but it wasn’t perfect. The way we defended our line showed how we kept providing each other. I think our defense was really solid.”
“I don’t think one player has stood out for us, that’s been one of the secrets for us all season. It’s great to get six wins in a row, but things can change quickly if you get too far ahead of yourself.”
