Huddersfield Giants score five tries against Leigh Leopards in Super League
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Huddersfield Giants defeated Leigh Leopards 30-18 in a Betfred Super League match on August 28. After Leigh initially led with a try from Owen Trout, Huddersfield responded with tries from Harry Rushton and Taane Milne to go ahead 14-6 at halftime. Niall Evalds added to the lead after the break, followed by exchanged tries between Umyla Hanley and Cole Geyer. Geyer’s second try sealed the win for Huddersfield, impacting Leigh’s playoff hopes.
- •Huddersfield scored five tries, including two from Cole Geyer.
- •Leigh scored first but struggled to maintain momentum.
- •The match took place in the Betfred Super League.
- •Huddersfield led 14-6 at halftime.
- •Geyer's second try occurred six minutes before full-time.
- 9:31 PMBBC Sport — Huddersfield upset Leigh with five-try win
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Huddersfield upset Leigh with five-try win
"Huddersfield Giants score five tries to upset in-form Leigh and keep the Leopards waiting to secure their place in the Super League play-offs.
"Huddersfield Giants score five tries to upset in-form Leigh and keep the Leopards waiting to secure their place in the Super League play-offs.
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External links- BBC SportAug 28, 2026, 9:31 PMHuddersfield upset Leigh with five-try win
Huddersfield Giants score five tries to upset in-form Leigh and keep the Leopards waiting to secure their place in the Super League play-offs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 9:15 PMHuddersfield upset Leigh with five-try win
Huddersfield Giants score five tries to upset in-form Leigh and keep the Leopards waiting to secure their place in the Super League play-offs.
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