Huddersfield Giants coach Luke Robinson hopes for triple boost in search of winning formula

A run of one victory in eight matches has ended Huddersfield's top-six hopes, leaving Robinson's men with little to play for in the final six rounds.

After seeing the Giants' frailties on display in last week's agonising 23-22 home loss to Catalans Dragons. Robinson recognises the importance of discovering a winning habit in time for 2025, starting against Castleford Tigers in the final game of Magic Weekend on Sunday.

"That one hurt," said Huddersfield's interim boss, who took over from Ian Watson a month ago.

"We've been in every game apart from the Leeds game and if little moments had turned our way, we could have got more than the one win we've got.

"Unfortunately for us, losing is a habit just like winning. When you're in that cycle, you just need to jag a win. At the moment, we just can't jag that win.

"The performances have come on leaps and bounds. I'm incredibly proud of the effort and desire the lads have been putting in but rugby league is about winning and until we start doing that, we’re going to be left disappointed."

Huddersfield's cause could be helped by the surprise return of key trio Esan Marsters, Joe Greenwood and Matty English.

All three players are pushing to be fit in time for the Elland Road date with Castleford but the injury-ravaged Giants were left with more casualties in Aidan McGowan and Kevin Naiqama following the Catalans game.

"There are a few rays of sunshine in the background," said Robinson.

"Esan Marsters, Joe Greenwood and Matty English could potentially be in the running.

"It would be nice to get a few players back on board. They have a lot of experience and quality but haven't played a lot of games so if they do declare themselves fit, I'm not sure how fit they'll actually be.

"But that quality and experience is what we need at this moment in time."