2022 Huddersfield Giants season explained

2022 Huddersfield Giants Season
Year:2022
Team Colour:maroon; border: solid orange 2px
Font Colour:white
League:Super League
League Rank:3rd
Playoff Result:Eliminators
Cup:Challenge Cup
Cup Result:Runner up
Ceo Title:Chairman
Coach Title:Head Coach
List:yes
List Link:List of Huddersfield Giants seasons

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.

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

DateVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport+Pre-season results15 January Dewsbury RamsACrown Flatt42–12[13]
23 January Batley BulldogsHJohn Smiths Stadium56–6[14]
30 January Hull Kingston RoversASewell Group Craven Park18–24[15] [16]

Super League

See main article: 2022 Super League season.

Super League results

DateRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport+Super League results12 February1 Toulouse OlympiqueAStade Ernest Wallon42–14Wardle (2), Ashall-Bott, McQueen, I. Senior, L. Senior, YatesRussell (7)5,238RLP
19 February2 Hull KRHJohn Smiths Stadium26–12McQueen (2), Jones, McGillvary, YatesRussell (2), Lolohea5,724RLP
24 February3 Wigan WarriorsADW Stadium12–22Lolohea, McQueenPryce (2)10,291RLP
6 March4 Salford Red DevilsHJohn Smiths Stadium34–2I. Senior (2), Hill, McGillvary, McQueen, PrycePryce (5)5,702RLP
29 April11 Castleford TigersHJohn Smiths Stadium36–24Leutele (3), McGillvary, Trout, YatesPryce (6)5,717RLP
20 March6 Hull FCAMKM Stadium6–14McQueenLolohea10,682RLP
1 April7 Catalans DragonsHJohn Smiths Stadium28–12Fages, Jones, Levi, TroutLolohea (5), Russell3,845RLP
14 April8 Leeds RhinosAHeadingley20–20Leutele, McGillvary, I. Senior, YatesLolohea (2)11,286RLP
18 April9 St HelensHJohn Smiths Stadium12–24Golding, LoloheaRussell (2)6,519RLP
23 April10 Warrington WolvesAHalliwell Jones Stadium10–32I. Senior, YatesRussell8,102RLP
28 April11 Wakefield TrinityABe Well Support Stadium14–12Leutele, McQueen, YatesRussell3,166RLP
12 May12 Wigan WarriorsHJohn Smiths Stadium32–22L. Senior (3), Hewitt, Leutele, WardleRussell (4)4,962RLP
20 May13 Toulouse OlympiqueHJohn Smiths Stadium17–16I. Senior (2), HewittLolohea (2), Cogger (FG)3,926RLP
3 June14 Catalans DragonsAStade Gilbert Brutus22–14McQueen (2), Leutele, O'BrienPryce (3)7,240RLP
10 June15 Leeds RhinosHJohn Smiths Stadium30–16Jones, Leutele, McGillvary, McQueen, WardlePryce (5)6,712RLP
26 June16 Hull Kingston RoversASewell Group Craven Park38–10Cudjoe (3), Leutele, McGillvary, Pryce, YatesPryce (5)7,050RLP
1 July17 Castleford TigersAMend-A-Hose Jungle12–13McGillvary, McQueen, PrycePryce (3)5,627RLP
10 July18 Salford Red DevilsNSt James' Park30–18McGillvary (2), King, McQueen, TroutRussell (5)25,333RLP
15 July19 St HelensATotally Wicked Stadium0–2511,288RLP
23 July20 Catalans DragonsAStade Gilbert Brutus12–13Levi, McQueenPryce, Russell6,845RLP
30 July21 Warrington WolvesHJohn Smiths Stadium32–22Golding, Jones, O'Brien, Pryce, I. Senior, TroutRussell (4)4,549RLP
5 August22 Hull FCHJohn Smiths Stadium22–16Levi (2), Fages, LoloheaPryce (3)4,642RLP
13 August23 Salford Red DevilsAAJ Bell Stadium16–33Hewitt (2), McQueenRussell (2)4,400RLP
18 August24 Castleford TigersHJohn Smiths Stadium36–10I. Senior (2), Cudjoe, Leutele, Lolohea, McQueen, RussellRussell (4)4,168RLP
24 August25 Leeds RhinosAHeadingley14–18Cudjoe, Leutele, L. SeniorRussell11,225RLP
29 August26 Warrington WolvesHJohn Smiths Stadium38–36Cudjoe, Jones, King, Leutele, Lolohea, O'Brien, PrycePryce (5)4,894RLP
2 September27 Wakefield TrinityHJohn Smiths Stadium16–14I. Senior (2)Pryce (4)5,524RLP

Play-offs

DateRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport+Play-off results10 SeptemberEliminators Salford Red DevilsHJohn Smiths Stadium0–286,374RLP
Team bracket

Source:Rugby League Project

Challenge Cup

DateRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport+Challenge Cup results27 March6 Barrow RaidersACraven Park30–16Ashworth, Ikahihifo, Leutele, I. Senior, YatesRussell (5)3,135RLP
9 AprilQuarter-final Hull F.C.HJohn Smiths Stadium24–16Leutele, Lolohea, McQueenLolohea (6)3,637RLP
7 MaySemi-final Hull Kingston RoversNElland Road25–4Jones, McGillvary, I. Senior, TroutRussell (4), Fages (FG)22,141RLP
28 MayFinal Wigan WarriorsNTottenham Hotspur Stadium14–16Leutele, McGillvary, McQueenLolohea51,628RLP

Players

Transfers

Gains

Player ! scope="col" style="background:#800000; color:gold; border:solid gold 1px"
Club ContractDate
Chris HillWarrington Wolves2 Years September 2021[17]
Nathan MasonLeigh Centurions1 yearSeptember 2021[18]
Tui LoloheaSalford Red Devils2 YearsSeptember 2021[19]
Danny LeviBrisbane Broncos2 YearsSeptember 2021[20]
Theo FagesSt Helens3 yearsOctober 2021[21]

Losses

Player ! scope="col" style="background:#800000; color:gold; border:solid gold 1px"
Club ContractDate
Lee GaskellWakefield Trinity2 YearsJune 2021[22]
Sam WoodHull KR1 YearsJuly 2021[23]
Aiden SezerLeeds Rhinos2 YearsJuly 2021[24]
Darnell McIntoshHull FC3 YearsAugust 2021[25]
Kenny EdwardsCastleford Tigers1 Year LoanSeptember 2021[26]
Joe WardleLeigh Centurions1 Year October 2021[27]
James CunninghamToulouse Olympique2 YearsOctober 2021[28]
Jacob BeerHunslet1 Year October 2021[29]
Chester ButlerBradford BullsSeason LoanFebruary 2022[30]
Olly Ashall-BottToulouse Olympique3 YearsFebruary 2022[31]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Betfred Super League Round-Up Round 1 . RFL . 13 February 2022 . 15 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Betfred Super League Round-Up Round 2 . RFL . 20 February 2022 . 15 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Betfred Super League round-up. RFL . 28 February 2022 . 15 February 2024.
  4. Web site: Betfred Challenge Cup Round 6 Round-Up . RFL . 27 March 2022 . 15 February 2024.
  5. Web site: Betfred Challenge Cup quarter-final round-up . RFL . 10 April 2022 . 15 February 2024.
  6. Web site: Huddersfield sweep aside Hull KR to secure first Final appearance since 2009 . RFL . 7 May 2022 . 15 February 2024.
  7. Web site: Wigan Warriors win Betfred Challenge Cup. RFL . 28 May 2022 . 15 February 2024.
  8. Web site: Betfred Super League Preview Round 16 . RFL . 23 June 2022 . 15 February 2024.
  9. Web site: Betfred Super League Round 16 Round-Up . RFL . 26 June 2022 . 15 February 2024.
  10. Web site: Betfred Super League Round-Up Thursday . RFL . 18 August 2022 . 15 February 2024.
  11. Web site: Betfred Super League Round-Up Round 27 . RFL . 3 September 2022 . 15 February 2024.
  12. Web site: Betfred Super League Round-Up September 10 . RFL . 10 September 2022 . 15 February 2024.
  13. Web site: Pre-Season Round-Up . RFL . 16 January 2022 . 8 February 2024.
  14. Web site: Pre-Season round-up January 23 . RFL . 23 January 2022 . 8 February 2024.
  15. Web site: 2022 Pre-Season Schedule . RFL . 6 January 2022 . 9 February 2024.
  16. Web site: Match report: Robins warm up for round 1 with Giants win . Hull KR . 30 January 2022 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220205021112/https://hullkr.co.uk/match-report-robins-warm-up-for-round-1-with-giants-win/ . 5 February 2022.
  17. News: Chris Hill to leave Warrington Wolves at end of 2021 . Warrington Guardian . 10 September 2021 . 20 February 2024.
  18. News: Nathan Mason: Huddersfield Giants re-sign prop from Leigh Centurions for 2022 . BBC Sport . 15 September 2021 . 20 February 2024.
  19. Web site: Huddersfield confirm signing of Tui Lolohea . Love Rugby League . 21 September 2021 . 20 February 2024.
  20. Web site: Huddersfield sign former New Zealand hooker Danny Levi from Brisbane Broncos on two-year deal . Sky Sports . 29 September 2021 . 20 February 2024.
  21. News: Theo Fages: Huddersfield Giants confirm signing of St Helens scrum-half for 2022 Super League season . Sky Sports . 14 October 2021 . 20 February 2024.
  22. Web site: Lee Gaskell: Wakefield Trinity agree deal for Huddersfield Giants stand-off . BBC Sport . 28 June 2021 . 20 February 2024.
  23. News: Sam Wood: Hull KR sign Huddersfield Giants utility back . BBC Sport . 17 July 2021 . 20 February 2024.
  24. Web site: Aidan Sezer: Leeds Rhinos sign Huddersfield Giants half-back for 2022 Super League season . Sky Sports . 19 July 2021 . 20 February 2024.
  25. News: Darnell McIntosh: Hull FC sign Huddersfield Giants winger on three-year deal. BBC Sport . 5 August 2021 . 20 February 2024.
  26. News: Kenny Edwards: Castleford Tigers sign Huddersfield Giants back-rower on loan for 2022 . BBC Sport . 18 September 2021 . 20 February 2024.
  27. Web site: Joe Wardle targets promotion after making Championship move . Love Rugby League . 14 October 2021 . 20 February 2024.
  28. Web site: Toulouse snap up James Cunningham . Love Rugby League . 16 October 2021 . 20 February 2024.
  29. Web site: Beer looks to Hunslet - and Italy . Hunslet RLFC . 20 October 2021 . 20 February 2024.
  30. Web site: Huddersfield forward Chester Butler loaned out to Championship club . Love Rugby League . 11 February 2022 . 20 February 2024.
  31. News: Olly Ashall-Bott: Toulouse Olympique sign Huddersfield Giants full-back . BBC Sport . 23 February 2022 . 20 February 2024.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "2022 Huddersfield Giants season".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2025, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.