So, the other week wasn't a fluke then!!

that is a fantastic win by the lads - and the away run continues

another cup final ?

In-form Huddersfield Giants cruised into the fifth round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup with a 42-16 hammering of Harlequins to extend their impressive away record to nine wins in a row.

Quins were hoping to use their 46-6 engage Super League mauling at the Galpharm Stadium as extra motivation but instead were handed another lesson in smother defence and clinical finishing.

Huddersfield were beaten finalists in 2006 and, on this form, will fancy their chances of going one better this year.

It was fairly predictable from the moment the scheming Kevin Brown got prop Keith Mason over for the first of eight tries on six minutes and skipper Brett Hodgson kicked the first of four goals.

Harlequins were briefly level, courtesy of a 20th-minute try from rampaging second rower Tony Clubb, but they struggled to unlock an impressive Giants defence and their danger was restricted to the tactical kicking of half-backs Danny Orr and Luke Dorn.

Full-back Hodgson was a constant thorn in the Quins defence but it was scrum-half Luke Robinson who put the visitors on control of the tie.

He jinked his way over a soft solo score on 24 minutes and five minutes later combined with Brown to get winger David Hodgson over his first try.

Substitute Eorl Crabtree, who was a handful for the home defence in his brief bursts, had a try disallowed for a forward pass but the Giants crucially scored a fourth try through second rower Stephen Wild on the stroke of half-time after the ever-probing Brett Hodgson handled twice in a sparkling move.

Trailing 24-6 at the break, any hope Harlequins had of getting back into the tie disappeared with a minute when Huddersfield regained possession from the kick-off and centre Paul Whatuira passed skilfully out of the tackle for David Hodgson to collect his second try.

Robinson then scored his second try, the result of a trademark run at the Quins defence, to extend the Giants’ lead to 32-6 before Harlequins staged a spirited rally.

Right winger Chris Melling came inside to send prop Karl Temata over for a consolation try and skipper Rob Purdham carved out one for centre David Howell but Huddersfield finished strongly with two more tries in the last six minutes.

A storming run from Crabtree set up the position for Whatuira to coast over and Wild broke clear to send Brett Hodgson over, with David Hodgson taking over the goalkicking to land the final conversion.

I have the damndest feeling of confidence this time...

Likewise! Had a bit of a flutter on us this week to win the Challenge Cup and got 25-1. I see we've just gone down to 10-1.

Oh,am i going to have to look to book a weekend back to London this summer?

aye lad -and one to manc too

As a Quins fan I've got to say very well done to the Giants. You were very impressive this afternoon and I'd back you to go all the way to Wembley.

Luke Robinson should be a shoe in for England on this performance and my goodness how much has Eorl Crabtree come on this season; he looks a different player all together.

We were magnificent and Quins average. Kevin Brown created a number of tries. B Hodgsons and 1 of D Hodgsons were outstanding. Hope you all get to see them. Earl flattened LMS, their enforcer, he was wobbling all over the place. Apart from their first try our defence was brutal. Top marks to N Brown. And finally our support was fantastic, I reckon 3 or 4 times more than we've ever taken to Quins before. well over 500, and maybe many more. Well done to all!

According to the radio there was 200 there

so out of the approx 650+ tickets we sold then 400+ must have not bothered, heard you all on the radio, top stuff to all of you that went

I spoke to Dan down there where the streets are paved with gold and he said we dominated from start to finish. He was almost disappointed by the tries conceded. He also said there was a decent Huddersfield contingent in a relatively small crowd. He was very impressed with the Wild try on half time and Fatz' try in the second half.

200 fan my at least 500 -600 there and get this £5.50 for a f-in burger

Jesus I thought Hull FC for hotdogs were3e a rip off but his just takes the pee.

BTW I broke my 4 month drink ban today. I am gutted

Filled 2 sections in the stand, only 2500 in total. So 500+ giants at least. I'm in Middle on half way and groups of giants fans were in there too!

Well done Giants. We were outclassed.

Was cheering for Fartown at Twickers against Saints. Hope I'll be doing the same at Wembley this year and that you get the result this time.

please take note fellow coaches.. especially noble and matterson

Harlequins head coach Brian McDermott:
"It's massively disappointing. We got beaten by a better team.

"Huddersfield showed up and played better than we did. They defended very, very well.

"It's hard to gain any momentum against the Giants. They've got some stuff going. They are definitely hard to break down."

Huddersfield coach Nathan Brown on captain Brett Hodgson:
"He's an outstanding player in a very important position.

"Certainly having a good full-back improves your team dramatically.

"I think everyone agrees he's one of the best players in England at the moment."

What a nice day!

We played very well. Eorl was dominant, just ask LMS. Hodgson B a constant threat summed up with the final try. All played well, all knew their role.

The only disappointing thing was how we switched off after scoring a couple in the second half which allowed Quins to probe down their LHS to good effect.

For me this was better than the home game as we didn't get the bounce etc as we did at home yet still got a great win against a good side.

Well done.

When Brett H was inured at that last try, he was helped backto the halfway line. Did anyone notice whether he finished the match or went off?

Eorl has to be one of - if not the - best props in SL at the moment.

Fatz had his best game for quite a while [as did Robbo. 3 breaks, one of which he scored.

The last try was one of the best you'll ever hope to see. Griff took a leaf out of Eorl's book and passed in the tackle - as did Eorl himself. Wild made a superb break and unselfishly passed inside for Hodgson B to finish off under the posts.

There wasn't a weak link in our team. Even Mr Thaler had a good game - missed loads of offsides [& a blatant forward pass to Mason for him to score both ways, but let the game flow.

Tansey gave an excellent Giants' monologue pre-match in the local Wetherspoon's [our Ben knew where to find it - can't imagine how!!.

There were so many positives today it was untrue. The match was just SO good to watch.

Even the winner of tomorrow's big two clash will be wary of playing us.

See you at Wembley!!!

Thanks.

Had a very interesting convo with a RFL oficial tonight who looks at all games, surprised me who the worst team was and it wasnt us

Dammit, spill the beans then, or be labled boyd3

What a fantastic win, gutted I couldn't make it, whens the draw for the next round?

Typo corrected.

Tuesday 7th April from RAF Leeming at 14:30pm

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Sometime on Monday?

SINNER!