Super League | Round 2
Huddersfield Giants – Catalans Dragons
Totally Wicked Stadium
03.04.2021 | 3.30pm CET

The context

Betfred Super League will come together in Round 2 with all fixtures supporting Mose Masoe. As part of the Super League Round 2, the Dragons face Huddersfield on Saturday at the Totally Wicked Stadium, kick-off at 3.30pm CET.

Catalans Dragons are looking for another victory following their sensationnal 29-28 win over Hull KR last weekend thanks to the golden point scored by James Maloney.

On their side, Huddersfield Giants opened their 2021 Super League campaign off with a defeat as they lost 22-10 to Hull FC last Sunday. 8th at the end of the 2020 season, the Giants have now lost their last 6 Super League games.

Here are some statistics about the start of the 2021 season for both teams.

Team News

The staff will be without suspended duo Micky McIlorum and Joel Tomkins.
Samisoni Langi is back in the squad replacing Mickael Goudemand.

Here is the 21-man squad named by Steve McNamara to face Huddersfield.

Latest meetings

Head-to-Head | 39 games:
21 wins for Huddersfield
1 draw
17 wins for the Dragons

Last five meetings:
01.02.2020 | Dragons 12 – 32 Huddersfield | Gilbert Brutus Stadium
13.09.2019 | Huddersfield 24 – 22 Dragons | John Smith’s Stadium
12.07.2019 | Huddersfield 28 – 32 Dragons | John Smith’s Stadium
09.02.2019 | Dragons 27 – 10 Huddersfield | Gilbert Brutus Stadium
29.09.2018 | Dragons 22 – 12 Huddersfield | Gilbert Brutus Stadium

History | Challenge Cup 2018

31.05.2018 | Huddersfield (0) 4 – 20 (6) Dragons Catalans
Dragons : Gigot, Brougthon, Mead, Wiliame, Tierney, Bird, Drinkwater, Simon, McIlorum, Moa, Jullien, Garcia, Casty | Subs : Anderson, Bousquet, Maria, Edwards
T : David Mead, Greg Bird
G : Josh Drinkwater (6)

3 years ago, Catalans Dragons were the first side to book their place in the semifinals of the Challenge Cup following a hard-fought 20-6 win over Huddersfield Giants at the John Smith's Stadium. Josh Drinkwater kicked two penalties during the first period to give the Dragons a slender lead at half-time, but the Giants hit back just two minutes after the restart. Captain Leroy Cudjoe, playing his first game of the season after recovering from major knee surgery, provided the inspiration with the opening try of the game, which was converted by Danny Brough. However, the hosts were unable to build on that momentum as David Mead crossed just three minutes later and Greg Bird added another in the 66th minute. Drinkwater produced a perfect kicking display, converting both tries to make it six goals from as many attempts on a memorable night for the Dragons. Everybody knows the rest, a strong victory over St Helens in the semifinals and a incredible win against Warrington at Wembley to win their first Challenge Cup in their history.

How to follow?

TV
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Sky Sports

Live match
Twitter
Official club website
Catalans Dragons’ app

Radio
France Bleu Roussillon

Agenda of the week | Super League Round 2

Thursday 1st April
7pm CET | Wigan Warriors 34 - 6 Wakefield Trinity
9.15pm CET | Hull KR 0 - 25 St Helens

Friday 2^nd April
1.45pm CET | Warrington Wolves vs Leigh Centurions
4pm CET | Leeds Rhinos vs Castleford Tigers

Saturday 3rd April
1.15pm CET | Salford Red Devils vs Hull FC
3.30pm CET | Huddersfield Giants vs Catalans Dragons (beIN SPORTS Max 5 & Sky Sports)