Wakefield and Leigh go through in Challenge Cup

In a West Yorkshire derby, Tom Johnstone’s two tries helped Wakefield Trinity recover from a setback and defeat Huddersfield Giants 22-12 to advance to the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Leigh Leopards and Trinity were in attendance for the final eight games as Adrian Lam’s side defeated Championship team Batley Bulldogs 62-4.

After Liam Hood had scored early in the second half, Johnstone delivered the day’s best performance for Trinity, which was second only to be improved.

More second-half misery was involved for Huddersfield.

This season, Luke Robinson’s team has won all four of their Super League games while winning one.

After Mike McMeeken had headed home to give the visitors a header, they regained control and set the game at 1:05.

After the restart, Oliver Pratt’s outstanding tackle had denied Swift a second try, so Hood went over from the dummy half and finished the match with a trademark tight finish in the corner.

Johnstone leaped highest to collect a Jake Trueman kick and send it over after reaching a Grand Final with Catalans in 2023 and returning to Wakefield following their promotion last season.

Trinity, who have two victories from four matches and are now back in Super League, were assured of their place in Monday’s quarter-final draw thanks to Mason Lino’s two excellent conversions.

Umyla Hanley, Keanan Brand, and Lachlan Lam all scored twice, and Leigh will also be in the hat as a result of their light work against Batley.

Darnell McIntosh, Tesi Niu, Matt Davis, Aaron Pene, and Owen Trout also scored in Andrew Badrock’s first home debut for the Leopards.