WARRINGTON Wolves got back to winning ways on Saturday afternoon – but they did it the hard way.
Their recent vulnerabilities were on show again in a high-scoring affair against Huddersfield Giants, but this time they were able to hold on for a precious win.
They were always in front from the point Sam Kasiano crossed early on, but some shaky defence allowed the struggling Giants to stay in touch.
Josh Thewlis' excellent individual try and George Williams' touchdown had them in command, but Leroy Cudjoe's try cut their half-time lead to eight points.
Danny Walker's score after the break had The Wire back in a 14-point lead, but quickfire tries from Kevin Naiqama and Theo Fages cut the gap to just two points.
Matt Dufty scored to put Wire back in control and despite Tui Lolohea's breakaway effort setting up a nervy finish, the hosts were able to hold on.
Watch highlights of the game below
Warrington Wolves 30 Huddersfield Giants 26 - post-match reaction
> BIG MATCH VERDICT: Victory must not gloss over need for improvement
> Our Fan Panel reflects on nervous win and looks ahead to cup clash
> Five Wire players who stood out for us against Huddersfield
> Why Powell gave himself 'a smack on the chin' over youngster Green
> Why it was 'a big effort' for Williams to be on the field against Huddersfield
> THE MORNING AFTER: Five talking points from Wire's win over Huddersfield
> Defence, nervousness and 'ridiculous' decisions - Powell on Giants victory
> WIRE SOCIAL: Supporters remain unconvinced despite victory
> Re-live the action from The Halliwell Jones Stadium as it happened
> WATCH: Referee Moore brings Wolfie's sun-bathing to an end with red card
Match facts:
Super League, Round 15
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Warrington Wolves...30 Huddersfield Giants...26
Wolves: Matt Dufty; Josh Thewlis, Connor Wrench, Stefan Ratchford, Matty Ashton; Peter Mata'utia, George Williams; Gil Dudson, Danny Walker, Paul Vaughan, James Harrison, Ben Currie, Sam Kasiano. Subs: Joe Bullock, Daryl Clark, Lucas Green. Not used: Matty Russell
Giants: Will Pryce; Innes Senior, Esan Marsters, Kevin Naiqama, Jake Bibby; Olly Russell, Theo Fages; Chris Hill, Nathan Peats, Olly Wilson, Chris McQueen, Leroy Cudjoe, Luke Yates. Subs: Adam Milner, Seb Ikahihifo, Harry Rushton, Tui Lolohea
Scoring: Kasiano try, 4mins, Ratchford goal, 6-0; Bibby try, 11mins, 6-4; Thewlis try, 18mins, Ratchford goal, 12-4; Williams try, 24mins, Ratchford goal, 18-4; Cudjoe try, 28mins, Russell goal, 18-10; Walker try, 44mins, Ratchford goal, 24-10; Naiqama try, 52mins, Russell goal, 24-16; Fages try, 55mins, Russell goal, 24-22; Dufty try, 62mins, Ratchford goal, 30-22; Lolohea try, 74mins, 30-26
Penalties: Wolves 3 Giants 2
Referee: Liam Moore
Attendance: 9,007
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