Leeds extend Giants' losing streak

Four sinbinnings characterised an ill-tempered encounter which saw Huddersfield slip to their fourth straight engage Super League, 16-12 defeat at Leeds.

Jon Sharp's men remain the only side without a single point this season but they could hardly be accused of lacking fighting spirit. Giants veteran Paul Reilly and centre Jamahl Lolesi were both shown the yellow card either side of the break, while Leeds full-back Brent Webb was also sinbinned twice.

The action taken by referee Ian Smith epitomised the niggling undercurrent which flowed throughout a hard-fought encounter in which Huddersfield could perhaps consider themselves unfortunate to again come away pointless.

Sharp's men were hammered 50-0 at Headingley in a pre-season encounter one month ago but they were up for it this time around.

That only four points separated the sides at the final whistle confirmed as much - and with a little luck the Giants could even have even pilfered the points at the death.

Keith Mason sent Chris Thorman over the in closing stages to reduce the deficit to four points.

Thorman missed the conversion but the Giants could not quite manage a precious late winning try.