Salford Red Devils overcame off-field issues to secure their first Super League win of the season with a resounding victory over the struggling Huddersfield Giants. The victory was a welcome relief for the team, who have been plagued by financial difficulties recently, providing a much-needed boost to morale and confidence.
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03-21, 2025In the match, Masters powered through to score the opening try for Salford, setting the tone for their dominant performance. Wilson followed up with another successful try, adding to Salford's score within the first 20 minutes. Nikorima then capitalized on a brilliant play to touch down, extending the lead further, and he later added another easy try in the second half, helping the home side completely control the game and maintain their advantage until the final whistle.
Brierley's audacious drop-goal and tries from Adam Swift and Tuima Lolohea offered some consolation for Huddersfield, but these efforts were ultimately too little, too late to change the game's outcome. Nevertheless, Huddersfield Giants ended up suffering their fifth consecutive Super League defeat, and their sixth across all competitions, compounding their current challenges and highlighting the need for significant improvement.
Salford Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley, speaking to BBC Radio Manchester, said: "We've had a good week. I'm enjoying the time and I'm proud of the effort the players are putting in. This is the first week we've been able to really focus on the detail." He further added, emphasizing the team's cohesion, "The team showed good connection, there were great combinations between the halves and the forwards, and the backs showed the stardust people expect."
Huddersfield Giants head coach Luke Robinson, speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, stated: "That was the worst performance of the season. Don't get me wrong, I thought Salford were very good, considering everything they've been through. We were very flat. I felt like we had an opportunity to win every game this season, but I can't say that tonight. I can't use the short turnaround from Sunday to Thursday as an excuse, I don't think we showed enough energy or enthusiasm."
