Huddersfield Giants v Leeds Rhinos Rugby League: Challenge Cup

pace.And it is a try. Magnificent try! It is in. Hello and welcome to

Huddersfield for this Challenge Cup fifth round tie. The Giants welcome

Leeds and they have won five of the last six grand finals, but the

Challenge Cup has been more problematic, losing six of the last

13 finals. The Giants have pace and class and they have got their

clothes on and they have got size. Plus, their secret weapon -the jelly

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Cup history. And Hud field and -- Huddersfield and Leeds meet in West

Yorkshire -a windy, wets and cold West Yorkshire. #i9 is an afternoon

for hardy fans -- it is an afternoon for real men on the pitch and John

Wilkin and Ian Mill wood alongside me. This is tough to call. Yes two

great teams, full of energy and some big forwards and dynamic backs. It

will be a tight game. It is hard to pick a winner. Are you erring on one

side. We always say of Huddersfield is this their year. They have played

Leeds once this year, but I come back to the experience of Leeds and

they have been there the last three years and haven't won. I like the

dynamics in the key positions. I'm on Leeds. Do you sense with Leeds

that because the Challenge Cup matters so much to them, because

they haven't got their hands on it for so long, that a nervousness can

come into their play? Yes and you have got to play what is in front of

you. This is a big enough hurdle. It does bring about a pressure. Because

it is trap door football. The reason we are here is if one team falls out

and that brings its own anxiety and you have got to nail your

performance today and Leeds and Huddersfield is a big enough game.

with us as well this afternoon. If you tweet us use the hash tag BBC

RL. We would like you to describe the game in just four words. And if

you keep them clean, we will read them out. We have an e-mail as you

can see as well. Let's get down to the nitty-gritty of the actual game

and start by concentrating on this man, England captain, Kevin

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Sinfield. Before we talk about him, extraordinary performer. We can be

guilty of overexaggeration in sport, but is he one of the modern greats?

Yes one reason he has been 16 years at the top level and you talk about

judging someone it is on longevity. Sometimes we can be disrespectful to

him. We talk about his kicking game and the way he leads the that team

but the man he hands out coaches' trebgss and -- directions and

defensively and he handles the pressure well. He is one of the true

greats. I would say in my time in the country he is the best club

player I have seen here. Let's concentrate on his place kicking. If

you goo on the BBC web-site there a piece with him and George Riley on

his kicking. He talks about his telescopic tee. He makes sure that

the top of the tee is pointing straight in the middle of the post

and he uses the ball, which has four lines on it as a kind of target.

will take one of the seams of the ball and line that up with the

sinister -- centre of sticks. He will strike the ball with a massive

to be through. We have been trying to show this. -- follow through. One

of the key characteristics of his kick is the follow through. Is that,

is your hip all right? It will go back. I will get Ian to give it a

shove. Is the way the ball is placed and the follow through, is that

normal in kickers? It is just, he never misses. His system is perfect.

Week in, week out. He has perfected that through practice, the hours he

practices on field before anyone gets there, that is the reason for

his success. So he can kick from anywhere on a field? In the big

games under pressure, your technique comes into question and this

preparation and his preparation is why in the big games Kevin Sinfield

always kicks the ball over. We can analyse it and try and work it out.

But it does leave even the best But it does leave even the best

coaches bemused. I'm just getting over therapy after that one. He has

been a great example for coaches with current players. If you work

hard, we say, you will get results, and we use him as an example. It is

a habit thing and it is a good habit. But he is a leader. Let's gef

you -give you the -- let's give you the stats for Kevin Sinfield. That

bottom one, 89% success rate. The lowest rate he has got is 75%.

freaky. That is freaky by anybody's standards. And his on field play is,

his infield kicking, the way he kicks the ball when not going for

goal is tremendous. He kwets -- gets Leeds into the right parts of the

field and then they can score tries. His general kicking is a better

facet of his game. That is one of Rhinos' main men. And here is one of

the Giants' main men. #i9 is suggested when Huddersfield are

without Brough they cannot perform as well. You can see him warming up.

He will be given the job of removing the forwards. But his strength is

his ability to side step off both feet and his turn of pace and his

world class kicking. Importantly for Danny tonight is he will be able to

show case his skills at the highest level to the England coach. If he

does that, well if he place well tonight he can prove he can be in

that England team for the World Cup. It is all in his hands. We take a

look at a couple of backs and now a couple of big lads up front. Who

will you pay attention to? We talk about big games the men up front.

These two, the amount of carries they have is the most by any in

they have is the most by any in their team. They're man mountains. A

forward probably sets the goal of getting 100 metres but they get 150

or 180. Their total for the season is system. But it is not all about

attack. They're the rock in defence. If you look at their average

tackles, Jamie makes more tackles in a game and Eorl Crabtree has 26. So

presence they have and how dominant they are in the game. And they speed

the game up and get off-loads and create doubts. They get to run off

the back of those guys that we have seen. You make a good point, at this

so far, Lunt and Brough are run more dummy half than any. Why? Because of

those two. With Jamie Peacock, when Leeds are in a sticky patch, he will

find a play that gets them moving forward. It he is the catalyst to

turn around performances. OK, the two coaches today, they were team

may wants at Murrayfield in 2000, taking off as they won. They're on

opposite sides, but they're talking with Tanya. You were at Bradford

with Brian McDermott. People say you're building this team in that

image? No, it is a bit disrespectful to them and us. It is a simple game

if you have got good sides and ow you're -- and you're nice and

athletic, you can put pressure on people. Your record has been

spectacular, but in the Challenge Cup you keep getting so close, how

much do the players want it? At the start of each year there was some

trophies up for grabs and the channel Cup -Challenge Cup is one

and it is a huge honour to be part of it. It is massive to be in the

final and we want to win the thing. But there is some good teams there.

You have got to be good to get to the final. It is massive for the

team and the club and the town as a whole. One thing that we are

striving for, we want to win some silverware and emulate what Leeds

have achieved. We have two of the best kickers on the field, how key

are they going to be? I think it will be a big part and I think the

ball will be greasy, it is wet out there and while it won't be

torrential rain, we may have drizzle, but the ground is already

wet. I think that will limit some of the ambitions. So how else will you

get field position and kicking will be a great part. They're both great

and whoever will get their kicks away the west will -- best will have

How much do you think the weather will affect the game? Sinfield has

a great backspin. They are waiting to go out into the wet and windy

conditions so let us join our commentary team. First, Jonathan

Neither has been able to win on the final stage in the last decade so

both are desperate to get back there and put the record like this

year. For one night today, of course, the dream will dive. A big

turnout by both assets of supporters and it is a crunch game

Huddersfield starting 13. 15 of the 17 a British. Danny Brough is very

much a key figure. Joel Moon is one of the most recent arrivals and he

has added potential for some artistry in the left centre

position. He will sparkle today. Brian McDermott looking on. Paul

Anderson, the Huddersfield coach, will be out there somewhere as well.

A year and a week since the referee suffered be horrific freak injury

when one of the players ran into him and broke his tibia. I am sure

he will have painful memories of we will hear from the video referee

today. Not only we are -- well we see the replays but he will talk us

through his decisions as the afternoon go on. Jonathan Davies,

nice to hear from you this afternoon. It was wet and windy

half an hour ago and now it is sunshine. The wind will play a big

part. The 40-20 could be crucial for Huddersfield but I think Leeds

will start as favourites. They do Danny Brough found a really good

kick in the middle so loud let us see what Leeds have to offer. --

was taken very well in the end. great catch that and a lot of help

from the Huddersfield defenders. They got back in numbers and gave

tickled out of play. An excellent kick. Danny Brough will find the

side lines, that will be part of the play today. It gives

Huddersfield a chance to talk and walk to the stump -- scrum and try

and restricted Leeds territory. They will have to put pressure on

the kickers. That is where Danny Brough has the advantage. He is

slightly quicker than Sinfield. talked about the coaching set-up,

Paul at his -- Paul Anderson is their head coach at Huddersfield.

The three coaches started together at one point. Did you ever look at

the three, Brian Noble, and think they could be the brains of two big

clubs? Honest answer? No. What I would say is that Brian McDermott

asks permanent questions all the time -- pertinent. He is more

intelligent than he sometimes betrays himself to be. If you are

putting the up and Anders up, and lead, they should get more players

out because the wind is so strong. The fullback can't get off the

ground to catch it but it holds up. certainly targeted the Leeds

defence. That was always a perceived weakness, wasn't it? The

right side. In the main, they've A penalty for Huddersfield. A great

above the chin, I think. Two feet have a late challenge. He needs to

be careful on that. High tackle. their men run-in". That is far more

dangerous than a hike shot. He was very lucky there. I think he did

is hard to pull out of a tackle trying to stop on a sixpence.

metaphor madness today! The flags are raised and Huddersfield get it

over. Huddersfield lead it by 82-0 after six minutes played. -- 6 --

appearances for a Leeds player. forwards when chasing... What they

should do is get the fast men team furious with himself. What about

the length of the kick! He tried to get underrate but going backwards,

his feet get caught that. -- caught up. Has had if - man Huddersfield

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Huddersfield. Huddersfield have the a sucker-punch? When the defence

loses concentration like that, it is an absolute gift for the

Huddersfield Giants. Brian mentioned the tackle -- tanker

earlier on. You could have got a tanker through that gap. It was

season. There was no seat - might communication whatsoever in the

saw was Paul Anderson whose side has just scored the try. He knows

there is a long way to go. It is a great start for Huddersfield but we

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know we are going to get a response Huddersfield Giants. Keep the

discipline. That is a bit different from at Leeds who have given up two

the right-wing. Eorl Crabtree is away and how about that for a

tackle? Huddersfield try to get it away and Watkins is there. They

panicked there. They had so many numbers on the left. Just threw a

blind pass, didn't he? He fancied himself on Hardaker. This is where

the composure goes out of the window. They had so many numbers.

Watkins now can fly. Watt Kipps has support as well. Here is Maguire.

Can't get beyond the tackle They have the whichedst and Watkins will

-- they have the width and Watkins will finish. Leeds provide the

perfect response -it is game back on again. That is you know, you know

for me, that is a 12-point turn around. Huddersfield shouldn't have

scored from that break by Eorl Crabtree. But typical Leeds, on the

rebound, here they come, they don't panic and this is the final part, a

great finish. That's why they're champions. They just bows back. --

Bahns -- bounce back. They were really under the cosh. The England

coach will be licking his lips, that is the prospect of a World Cup

centre starting and finishing that try. Pit is a lesson about you have

to take your opportunities in big games. Hulds field had --

Huddersfield had an opportunity to go 14-zip up. Now they're talking

about a two-point game. Trchlt coaches -- the coaches won't be

happy with Huddersfield. They have no man trailing Crabtree and then

they panicked. Kevin Sinfield from the touchline. But not this time. A

cheer from the Huddersfield fans almost of relief that Kevin Sinfield

has started with a miscue. But 8-4 in Huddersfield's favour. He's class

player, Calum cat nce -- Watkins, he has a very bright future. It is now

six consecutive matches in which he has scored. Seven tries in the last

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because Leeds will have the wind in pre-match, Crabtree and Peacock,

way out of trouble here. It has been a terrific start to this tie. We

know they're two high class teams. Not much between them in the Super

inside. Cudjoe back to McGillvary and McGillvary runs into the arms of

Ryan Hall, who is a relieved man to stop that move. But there is one

more tackle to go. And Wardle is over for another Huddersfield try

and another eye-catching score in a breath-taking game. Again they took

the opportunity to go wide. They're causing damage on the fringes. It is

a great off load. But I thought it was a forward pass. Definitely

forward. But the chip is the right option. On this occasion what they

don't do is they do not panic. They all cluster towards the player with

the ball, the Leeds defenders. They have numbers on the left and that is

very good finishing. Great execution. And the opposite so what

they did last time. They didn't panic, they looked up and moved the

ball quickly. The width they're putting opt ball and Tex --

execution is causing Leeds problems. Here is Danny Brough, the goal kick

attempt from that left hand side. Has he got it? No he hasn't. But

12-4 represents a health ji -- healthy start for Huddersfield.

this forward? Yes, #i79 is. -- it is. The Leeds fans were calling the

forward pass. And that was forward. The finish wasn't there. They have

got the width on the width of the field well forwardle to scoot in at

the -- well forwardle to get in Hardaker will try to go himself.

That is tackle five. Here comes the last. Robinson gets it and has to

knock it back. That is a big challenge for Huddersfield, Leeds

haven't had a lot of possession and they look very dangerous. This won't

be too bad, a restart under the posts, because they will get a long

distance on this kick. The attacking skills are brilliant at the moment.

In the windy conditions, it is a very high skill level. We need to

take our hats off about the quality of the attack and the quality of the

Well a couple of little handling mistakes and fun Iy -- funny how the

game can spin against you. That is the difference, discipline and a few

handling errors. It is a ten-point wind f you think about tactics, this

wind has a big influence to play on the game. It is tough to get out of

must have seen something about the inside ball. Brough puts it high,

but too long. It is out of play. We can go to the touch line and hear

from Tanya. A fast and furious start? Yes it is. They have started

well to get in front. They will want to finish the half strong. You must

be desperate for them to get through? Yes it was gutting to miss

out. But hopefully they can do the job today. Thanks for your time. No

Huddersfield touch here. I think it was more ball played man, rather

than man played ball. So it will be Huddersfield's. It has not gone down

well with the Leeds contingent. played, said the referee. No, it

just hit him on the head. Clean bowled. The rules are such that if

it hits you, you have got to have played at it, to give the other side

a couple left here. There is the fifth. Crabtree has to move in at

dummy half. He looks around, there is only me here! Another huge kick

taken by Hardaker on this occasion. That is a long kick. But I don't see

why they go for that 40-20. The ball has been dropped. They have lost

yards and lost momentum. There is a lot of Leeds forwards walking back,

it has been a very fast opening few got pace, but he has got

determination. And held down so, a penalty for Leeds. You fancy they

will have another six goes at this Huddersfield line. It is a great

break by Bailey. A lovely ball by Sinfield. He must have been hoping

it was Donovan Bailey then. They take the tap. You like that, don't

#i79 is between him and Hall. Hall closes in, but not soon enough.

Scored by Leroy Cudjoe, it is another to stick in your scrapbook.

A scintillating tie. But don't do it yet. Phil Bentham is not certain. It

is going to go to the video referee. please. A clean take. No problem.

Trailing leg is fine. Yes, it drive. the hero of the moment. Great play.

He intercepts and than he had to beat the player who dived Ellie on

him, Hardaker. That is a fantastic penalty, you would have taken eight

to there. Probably would. Plus six. I just thought, settled down and

get back into the game. Look at this! That was great stamina from

Cudjoe. Yes, a great try. Hardaker had the legs on him and went a bit

early, I think. For could joke -- half. They have to keep their

composure and do as they have been doing, Huddersfield, and play with

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the conditions. Halt his up in the under a bit of pressure here. --

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battering away at Huddersfield. Can they withhold the pressure?

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you say? They are putting a lot of pressure on so it Huddersfield can

keep Leeds off at the try line it will be whether or not they can

take this game. Scott Grix has got to look at... Oh, he lost it. That

-- Hardaker has only been playing in this position for over a year.

It the ball goes over his head, not only that, they have to trudge back.

If he takes it on the full, it makes a big difference. It is a

dramatic skive. It has been raining today, but the sun is out. -- a

handling mistakes today but Huddersfield are joining them in

that respect. That is where the coaches must pull their hair out.

Just a simple forward pass. Who do you blame? The guy who over runs it

or the guy who has passed it? Lunt. That will change the dynamics.

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A fresher pair of legs for have first time but I think he did

second time around. Once again, we are going to go down to the vitro -

- video referee in the truck. He will taught us through his decision.

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ground. It will be a decision transmitted to the rest of the

stadium here. There are a lot of Leeds fans who are rather hoping

that it was going to be given. A 20 metre restart and Huddersfield

survived. I thought he scored their. They beat -- very good video call

today. -- let us pick. Her Leeds but it is important to get

something on the ball a -- board before half time. The I think

Huddersfield need to score again position. Paul much Shane at dummy

defence has been tested on the right-hand side. Eorl Crabtree

Brough. I think it was a slice.I am glad you experts are here. I was

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willing to take my hat off to that. just the basic stuff. It is a really

tough game to call. If the scores stay like this, oh that is a...

Collision. Yes, I thought he led with his forearm, Brian, we did

react to it. You're allowed to get yo bumper bars up, you're allowed to

lead with the forearm. You're allowed to bump somebody. But you

don't want to tackle him with your chin. It would help not to. A minute

and a half just over of this half remaining. It has been a sparkling

first half. And Huddersfield look to defence. Now go left. On they come,

a dummy shown. He is going to go the distance, is he? Slides over.

Sliding it in. The referee again wants to see this. Or at least offer

it up to the video referee to have a look. What about the grounding? Is

this a try or no try. A big call this in the context of the match.

Tackle three and grounding. Nice and slow. He is in possession of the

ball at all times there. There is no change. His hand is under the ball

at that stage. It is still under the ball. There is the ball on the

ground. Have we got another shot of that? The ball is on the ground.OK,

this might be the one. He is in possession of the ball, and have we

anything from the touch judge's side, please? OK. He is in

possession. This is probably the best one we are going to get. Still

in possession. His hand is under the ball at all times, the ball is not

on the ground. OK. His hand still is under the ball there at all times. I

just want to check the Leeds' players hand, I think it is the one

with the tattoo. Nice and slow, please. Is under the ball. He is

under the ball. The ball is still not on the ground at that stage. He

is under the ball. I can't see the ball on the ground. Have you

anything elsewhere you can freeze that? That is a red mark. Have we

anything clearer? That is the best one we have got. OK, let's run it

through at normal speed, please.I want to look at it normal speed. ,

normal speed. Let's look at that again normal speed that will

probably tell us the best. OK. He is still in possession. I think he is

under the ball. That's no try. It's held up. So it is play the ball 4,

no try, play the ball. Well it has gone down well with the Leeds fans.

I'm not sure about the Huddersfield fans and we saw the replays and we

heard why that try hadn't been given. I think it's a try, Brian?

was, I think it is a try. It is a tough decision. He is not too upset,

but that is a massive decision in the context of the game. He is not

getting, he is not going to get closer to scoring without scoring.

great effort by Hardaker, but I thought it was a try. That was the

fifth tackle. It is a poor pass and they have lost a lot of ground and

lost the man they wanted to pass to. All Brough can do is... Actually he

has overhit that and he is throwing his arms up in despair. In the

context of the match, that is a huge decision. I felt they needed that

six points to maybe have a good position. Now it is still anyone's

game. Half time it is Huddersfield 14, Leeds 4. It is awful in the

middle. We are getting tepest peppered the -- tough. You have a 12

point buffer will that be enough? No, that is why we went for the one

point at the end. We are going to need some more points to get through

this. Great discipline by the team. Not giving away much. How do you

feel about that? It is fantastic. If you want to beat Leeds, that is what

you have got to do. If we do that, we stand a chance. Looking forward

to the second half. Well we are all looking forward to the second half

after that. He talks about the intensity does Eorl Crabtree. Your

tweets are coming in, using four words. Hard, relentless, decisions

heart. What a pulsating game. What a great advert. Such an exciting game.

Stan says, fast, furious finishing, finesse. They will be happy in that

Giants dressing room, but that Rhinos dressing room won't have

given up hope. There is no better team at clinging on to a match when

they have no right to do so. They concede about 15 points a game. So

you wouldn't put it past them not to concede another point and so Leeds

are bang in the game. We had another one, Dan said, exciting for the

neutral. We all been out of our seats. If you war psychologist, they

are all positive words and it is a great quality game. Not only the

breaks have occurred through poor deferngs it has been -- defence, it

has been relentless skill and the speed of the outside backs to

utilise the opportunities that have been created has been fantasti. And

wasn't that fantastic, that interview with Eorl Crabtree. His

being peppered. He did well to talk. He has had a four minute break. I

have been in that situation, it is so difficult to articulate yourself

and him to do so is fantastic. did well. Given how intense it was.

Let's look at some of the stats. Huddersfield 16, Leeds 4. You would

think that despite Huddersfield being ahead, we would have seen more

action in the half that Huddersfield were defending. One of the Delling

stats is the errors. That has kept Huddersfield in the right part of

the field. Look amount this, 43% total possession, but they have made

over 200 more metres Leeds. So if they don't create errors, this game

can flip around. Leeds are bang in this. They can go out and score 20

points. Huddersfield have played well and are in the driving seat,

but you have that feeling that Leeds are bang in the game. Take us

through first dry, scored by Sean Lunt, on loan at the Rhinos last

year. They are kicking to the right side to get away from Hall. Eorl

Crabtree leaves two players on the ground and now they will have to get

up quick to shut down the threat of Robinson. Peacock has got to honour

that playing coming through and now he loses his feet. Hardaker decides

to go to the left. Now the next defender should go tight. He has got

to go tight and Lunt runs more than anyone in Super League. Every game,

he scores a similar try to that. But he had to come in and they would

have stopped that play. Eorl Crabtree attracts people and

disjoints your defence. He is the threat. Eorl Crabtree was

instrumental in what we call a mad minute. It was 45 seconds between

Eorl being tackled and Leeds going down the other end and scoring.

about the tackle. Crabtree is brave, why pass. Did they panic there,

Huddersfield? Yes, they oked -- lacked come poessure. But --

composure. But they were shocked. But take your hat off to Hardaker.

This is good quality teams, they can turn defence into attack so quick.

They don't just take the one out run, but explore and try to see if

defenders want to overchase to the side. And now you have the speed and

Maguire's support king. A great act again. Challenge Cup's all about

great acts for your team. But Watkins gets off the ground from the

run and we talk about an effort on an effort and they're all courageous

efforts. We were talking about the difference in Giants appearing to

panic and the composure of the Rhinos at the other. Leeds absorbed

the pressure and sprung back into action. And we have highlighted the

centre play. Two great centres, Watkins and Cudjoe and Cudjoe's

strength and ability to off-load and McGillvary is a handful. A sign of a

good team, look at the number of support players. I will stay with

the try at the moment, because it is the passing. They don't panic. We

talk about as schoolboys, draw and pass. That was a constructive play.

They're keen to shift to an edge. And with Huddersfield nay get you up

the mid wl the big guys, if they doesn't work, they go to the players

on the edge. It is a real job to defend against Huddersfield. But

Huddersfield have some work to do if they want to keep Leeds at bay.

does Paul Anderson say? He says, you're playing well and play being

high intensity, but you can't afford to give away a penalty and give them

back-to-back sets. He go back to their kick game and go back f we can

make them come out of their half, wave chance of scoring. Then they

have worked on Eorl Crabtree and Copczak, but a it is game gets

quicker it is the ability to play a short passing game around the ruck

and then the support play comes into it. It is a big start of the half.

Because Huddersfield will get a lot of confidence if they can defend 15

or 20 minutes without conceding. If Leeds come out and score, the

dynamic changes. You have been impressed with the Giants defence.

And they forced Leeds into an error. They're well organised on the try

line. HH offroads the ball and Leroy Cudjoe says -- shows why he is such

a great player. What a chase for Ryan Hall. He is the right-winger

and ends up on the left. A great chase and the energy and intensity

of that trial show what is that half has been about. 14-4 at half time.

The guys in commentary, Brian and Jonathan thought hit the was a --

thought this was a try. You think he got it right? It is enlightening

Steve talking to even. On the flip side I thought he got his hand under

that and Hardaker has come up with two massive, well try-saving

tackles. You say is that a fry, you said he got his hand under. I don't

think it was. Yes the combined age of our eyes here is less than

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the ball and McShane and Brough having a confrontation. Not a big

fan of that, Delaney and Bailey patting him on the head. No. Well

the red butt p forum coming up after the game and we will talk about a

lot of issues in the game and the proposals for a shake-up in the game

McGillvary picks it up. They thought they were offside and I think they

were. The referee has given the penalt Huddersfield's way. When you

consider what they have done with with the penalty and Brough with the

ball to the sideline. We see the pass and Ryan Hall can't gather in

from Moon and this is where the Leeds players are offside from the

quick play of the ball from McGillvary. Ink the -- I think the

difference is Leeds are trying to play more football further out and

Huddersfield just use the conditions. And he is making his

presence there. A penalty for Huddersfield. Coach Noble says two.

Two points here, Brian? Yes, takes them three scores is away.

against the wind, definitely go for goal here. A lot of frustration in

the Leeds camp. But after the three sets of you know six repeat sets in

the Huddersfield half to come away and nick two points will just take

the sting out of Leeds' momentum. I sense Leeds have fired up on the

aggression stakes. Buchanan and Bailey there. I think they're trying

to rattle this team. E Still 16-4 the lead. E14 points the difference.

It is now a three score difference. Leeds have to score three tries

probably to put themselves in the lead and not cop seed -- concede

again. Plenty more to come from this They are lifted, because they know

how important it is to keep Huddersfield inside that 20 and put

because they can't go wide. It is difficult passing against the wind,

long passes. So good support. is the last tackle. They're kicking

difference there. Happy birthday doo to that young man, Billy Watts,

celebrating his 90th birthday. a great part of our great game.

he is looking very well for 90. a terrific cashing term. --

field towards Hall. Over his head. Carried away by the wind and there a

sense of frustration among these Leeds players. Yes, keep calm, as

they say on the coffee cups. But the difference is in the kicking side.

We saw Sinfield get in the air quite a lot and now they are low skimmers,

trying to establish field position. Broughy for England is the chant

from the Huddersfield supporters. The vague Rhys of inter-- vagaries

of the international selection means he could play for England or

Scotland in the World Cup at the end of the year. I think he is a very

talented player, Danny Brough. He has got it all. The kicking game.

Takes the pressure. Ferres is claiming there was a Leeds touch

there and should have been another an ambitious pass from that

at the start of this set. Now the Ferres. Yes he was.Here is the

last. Sinfield, up it goes, down it comes. Another kick on. Grix having

to hurry back and he will have to deal with this. And he won't get out

of the area. It will be a drop out. I think Maguire was offside there.

But a drop under the sticks. They have lost their composure a bit,

Leeds. This is on the back of a speculator. That is what they need,

have a talk about what they require. this wind is a good kick. He kept it

without a touch. So back where you are and Moon taking it in. Delaney

is taking a gamble to run it in here. Well, what happened there,

what happened there? He saw big Hall and you can't criticise him for

going for it. It is not the worst place to hand the ball over if you

can create pressure. An interesting kicking difference between the

teams, Huddersfield in the first half were willing to kick the ball

from their own half in the opening three tackles. Leeds are trying to

run it before they do kick. That is an interesting thing about the

Huddersfield in the first half used the wind. But Leeds yet to have done

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but a good tackle by Grix. Great play by Burrow. But what a fantastic

tackle. Hardaker with a dummy and he will get it. Another set. They have

inpenetrable. Burrow can't pass it away. It was knocked on. Is that

right? Is that right? Well...He is not arguing, is he? Wardle. Look at

this fellas. E Well, here we go again. It was four sets at the start

of the half that they survived. And another test for this Huddersfield

defence and another test for the the sharpness of Leeds' attack. Can they

finally find a way through? Boy, do picked up by Murphy. Leeds are their

own worst enemies again. And they will take that every day of the

week. A good tackle from Calum Watkins. It is different with the

wind behind you to throw the wind passes and get it accurate. So now

again relief for Huddersfield Giants. The sec half possession, you

can see how much domination Leeds have had, 61% to 39, but the only

points have been Brough's penalty so far. It is a testament to

Huddersfield' defence. That is six or seven sets already. Why do they

throw that pass? They have no possession and they just keep that

six. Let's just complete the set. McGuire is looking nonplussed as

comes flying at him. And Jones-Buchanan to make the tackle.

Oh, my word, Ryan Bailey's shoulder looks solid. Hoorp is Crabtree. --

here is Crabtree. Leeds are hanging on by their finger nails and they

survive, because it has been knocked on. The third tack is Delaney there.

At the moment Huddersfield, when they get opt attack, they just raise

the pace of their game and that is the difference. That is the only

difference. I think they are coping with the Leeds attack, because

they're slightly one-based. I would like to see Watkins and Hall come

into the game more. McGuire has had a bit of treatment and is still

being looked at. But I think he will be OK. I think a smack on the old

side looking to create momentum because Jones-Buchanan has knocked

future of the game, do so on are red button forearm. 1 hour of

played in this game so 20 minutes Huddersfield... Murphy just tried

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one last pass. If it had stuck I half, but this is utterly absorbing

in the second half. You just feel like if Leeds scored one try, it

would lift them. Huddersfield have other here! The touch judge is

proving to be very brave! I think there is a problem for Huddersfield.

Waddle might see him in the sin bin yellow. He had asked a word with

is a discipline that is required to bring home a match at this level.

The touch judge is having a word red card. It is a red card for

water all. Off for the game. He cannot believe it. He is nonplussed

as well. Suddenly, the dynamic of this match switches around because

Huddersfield only have 12 men for the rest of the game. This is rugby

league and I think that is a shocking decision to send him off.

If you are throwing a punch to the head, it is a red card,

unfortunately. I know it is rugby league, Brian, but you cannot do it

any more. Not at this level and this standard of competition, I

agree with that. That is the risk you run. If you do that, you face a

red card and that is what has happened. Brian, this is about...

They now have to play with 12 men. They had to do it a few weeks ago

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the game as well when they were there, wasn't there? And that will

be a penalty. The Huddersfield fans are baying for blood. What about

him at seeing the colour of the card, they say. No, just a penalty.

That is not a card. If he just punches him in the body, is it not

they saying? The force - meet -- the referee's aware forced to give

a red card. I in the context of the game, I don't think the referee

wanted to send him off. It has happened now and it will have a big

impact. The ball was knocked on. game then fair call. You cannot do

it anymore and you know you can't do it anymore and that is the risk

you run. Should they beat different standards for different games? We

all remember Willie Mason when he punched a player and the argue was

it was a Test match share used Sid -- shouldn't send him off. When you

have such a passionate and exciting game, a little bit like the

Coliseum, sometimes tempers spill over and we have to make allowances

and do the job. He it is really exciting, isn't it? The clock is

slowly ticking now. Huddersfield defensively have been magnificent

so Leeds need to score. There is still an aged to go. There is still

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time. It is an age for Huddersfield, that didn't come off. He a forward

and knock-on. Leeds have been anyway, hadn't he? Some of the

tackles that both teams have made. Most of those tackles would have

been made in the second half. Crabtree has done mode -- more than

most. That is a huge effort from the big man. It is! They have just

got to complete their sex now, haven't they? Do the hard yards and

anything else is a bonus for them. Huddersfield. Leeds are gathering

in quickly to make sure the referee stopped the clock. It isn't in

their favour at the moment and they need to keep hold of every second.

One try back for Leeds could spark a real revival. Just talking about

the tackles Huddersfield have had to get through today as a team, it

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will take its toll in the final 10 confirmed by the referee and there

is time and now there is hope in this go -- game. They have done so

the pressure. Ablett stayed alive Super League to kick your goals.

But he has put it wide. He has not because the wind is swelling. You

can try and aim it but it is very difficult. He has scored in the

last 32 consecutive games, Sinfield, and today could be the day that he

nasty-looking injury. He will be remaining. And ten points the

difference. Leeds have to score twice. Still two tries. And kick two

goals. That is to put themselves in but it is taken by Robinson and

Robinson happy just to have the ball in his hands. A high shot.E Slapped

him around the chops really. Yes, but no intent. I think we can get

more information on Delaney. could be a nasty one, it is a

suspected dislocatedshoulder. got the injury. That is nasty.

Couldn't protect himself when he hit the ground. Another try for

Huddersfield might just about kill Crabtree with a little soft shoe

shuffle, but then hurls himself forward, but is pinned back by the

Leeds defenders. Crabtree has got to be up for man of the match with the

far as he can. It is encouraging from an England point of view, Eorl

Crabtree the work he has put in. We know our, I say our pack, apologise,

but the England back is going to be decent. Your pack! I think England

World Cup is looking good. I think they have lacked quality in the

outside backs in the recent years. ball. But they're losing ground.

They have given themselves an opportunity. It is a great pass to

Ablett. He is rung wide and Watkins runs into the chest of Murphy.

Thrilling stuff. Great football. They have got to chance their arm,

big call. The touch judge doesn't give it. Bailey comes back from an

offside position. But the referee will have a word with his touch

judge will he? It is a big call, this. Checking the restart. The

video ref will have a look at this. I don't think he will hear from

Steve Afghanistanson. -- Ganson. The question is whether he knocked on.

That was as he was trying to regather that ball. He tries to

off-load. A knock on. That is a knock on. Yes, knock on confirmed.

So seven minutes left to play. Ten points the difference. Have Leeds

got it in there? Or can Huddersfield the extra man he was got to bring

Hardaker into the game. He is lying anyoning quick. -- lightning quick.

Leeds having to take one or two more Huddersfield's defence have been

tested so many times and come up trumps. But it is left behind and

knocked on. Huddersfield survive again and for all the glamour and

the glitzy stuff in the first half, it is the grit of what has gone on

on that touchline that has made the difference. It has been a great

defensive effort up to now. I think that little mistakes, little

handling errors. How many time ts have we -- times have we seen Rob

Burrows change a game? I think they have defended, Burrows and McGuire

so well. They have kept the runners Just stick, don't twist. Five

minutes left to play. Inside the 40 ooh Brough lets fly with that.

across. He is brushed off. Copczak hangs on and Hardaker takes the

tackle. But he has set something up here for Leeds. There is still some

time. Knocked down by a Huddersfield player. That was a very important

tackle by Cudjoe. A bit of a dog-leg chase. But what a tackle. Hardaker

was away. Just got a hand on that performed heroics in that semi final

can see the frustration on Jamie Jones-Buchanan. It has one -- been

one of days where Leeds will look at the video and they will be kicking

themselves. They want to run flat, but you have got to hold your run a

bit. Frustration there. Well the press have chosen the man of the

match and their vote has gone to Leroy Cudjoe. He has been an

eye-catching preps, but I suspect you may have gone for someone else.

He has had a tremendous game, but I think Crabtree has been immense.

Brough has been influential as well. I think with respect to Leroy Cudjoe

you get the scores and the intercepts, it changed the balance

of the game. No complaints really on any of those games -- names. But it

has been Huddersfield's day and it looks like finishing as

Huddersfield's day, with time Huddersfield chase. Late in the day

and only 12 of them on the field, but they're up there in numbers.

Leeds know that this will not be their year and Cudjoe, the man of

the match, will finish it off in style for Huddersfield! The

sneakiest, the cutest of interceptions! And there is no doubt

now, Huddersfield are marching on, Leeds are marching out. And a giant

stride towards a Wembley final, helped by Leroy Cudjoe. Yeah, he did

it in the first half, he just sniffed out an intercept exactly the

same. Just pick-pocketed the Leeds attack. Just watch, Watkins is

through. He takes the chance. Total joy. Leeds have to take that chance

as well. Watkins had the opportunity to go the length of the field and

Cudjoe picked his pocket and reinforced his man of the match

performance. Well he is a Huddersfield had -- lad, Leroy

Cudjoe and he is tip to be involved in the England team. The first three

sets of six in the first half, tremendous defensive effort by

Huddersfield. An early try would have given momentum to Leeds. But a

fantastic defensive effort kept them out and they have deserved their

win. Well Paul andson -- Anderson knows this is a massive win, not

just in terms of taking his team through to the next round, but as it

is his first year as a head coach, this scalp does prove the pedigree.

24-8 now. Huddersfield lead. And that is the latest little gallop to

plays, but they know it is done now. It is a tremendous game. Great

attacking skills in the first half and a gritty defensive performance.

Very physical. A tremendous game of Rugby League. But Huddersfield

deserve this win. Slow to it feet. out in numbers, I think it has been

their biggest crowd of the season and the club deserves credit for way

they have pushed the game and the noise that is generated here when

they hear the final whistle. Confirmation that Paul Anderson's

Huddersfield have beaten the Leeds Rhinos in a big, big Challenge Cup

tie. 24-8. The chairman, the man who has backed this club, delighted I am

sure. Eorl Crabtree has put in such a big effort and the Huddersfield

Giants go through, beating Leeds 24-8. Well what a sensational game

of Rugby League. We have had a tweet from Ian, I'm doing press ups to get

a pair of arms and play rugby. That was electric. The big moment was 44

minutes into the game. Four minutes after half time, the Huddersfield

defended three sets of six on their line and didn't let Leeds score.

fluid, especially down the try-line. I think all on at -- honest

defensively in the second half than What does this mean to the club?

The crowd has turned out in force today. For us as a club, we are

moving forward and it is where we want to be, playing against the

best teams in the country and playing in the finals. A monster

performance from yourself. Luckily for us we had a bit of practice

with the Catalans a couple of weeks ago. We really enjoyed defending

for our lives and that is what we are all about. We are going places.

People keep talking about this side being the real deal this season.

have a long way to go. We are still making it difficult for ourselves,

making errors. You are moving forward in this competition. You

have been to the final and you know what it is like. How desperate are

you to pick up a trophy? My grandad has a winner's medal so I am

looking forward to getting through to the next round. We are looking

forward to the challenge. Congratulations. Danny, you must be

proud of your side? I am. To beat Leeds is a great feeling. To beat

them with 12 men shows the character we've got. We felt we got

bullied last week. This week, we stood up to be counted. This little

fellow is proud of his bat. I bet you would like to see you go to

when Dilly -- Wembley. It is a long way to go. To be up against Kevin

Sinfield and show off your kicking game, how important is that on a

personal level? I tried to be a team player as much as I can. When

you play great players every week you have to do your best for the

team. It is not about individual Plenty more reaction on the red

button and we will analyse the game as well for you. Hit the red button

and you can keep watching. Brian Noble, they have been around in the

upper echelons for a while but do you get the feeling they have

belief that they have arrived now? They have shown in spades and may

have stirred up. All day they defended really well and that is a

sign of a good team. Psychology plays a big spark -- Park, doesn't

it, John? Yes, and it ebbs and flows in a game. Huddersfield Road

a crest of a wave of confidence or through the game. You sense they

feel they can go all the way to Wembley. They have beaten them

already this year. That is what the beauty of the challenge cup is,

performing on the day. They put in their best performance. They didn't

concede a try in the second half and they worked so well as the team.