Giants Women vs St Helens | Match Preview

Huddersfield Giants Women will travel to Thatto Heath Crusaders this Saturday (12pm) to take on St Helens in the Women's Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals.

PREVIOUS FIXTURES ⚔️

In the Challenge Cup, the Giants have only played the Saints once falling to a 24-0 defeat.

Huddersfield's very first WSL game was versus St Helens back in 2021. From the 6 clashes across Cup and League, the Giants have been unable to get the best of the Merseysiders.

GIANTS WOMEN GUIDE 📖

The Giants took a 54-10 defeat to Leeds Rhinos last weekend, though regardless Lori Halloran's squad were through to the Quarter Finals.

Lori Halloran’s 21-player squad can be found here, with a fair amount of movement within the side.

Em Johnstone returns; Ruby Tyson and Gracie Hobbs could make their debuts, Hannah Goddard is named in the squad since recovering from ACL injury, Becky Grady, Ellie Oldroyd and Lois Naidole all drop out. Paige Webster has been ruled out since failing her HIA vs Leeds.

THE OPPOSITION 😇

Saints were the second and last of the pre-season friendlies the Giants played in which resulted in a 16-16 draw.

Since the clash, Saints have recruited former England utility back Rachael Woosey having returned from a rugby union spell with Sale Sharks. They also flaunt former Giant Erin Stott in their squad for the weekend.

VENUE AND ENTRY DETAILS 🏟️

Fans should follow this address to the game: Thatto Heath Crusaders, Close St, Thatto Heath, Saint Helens WA9 5JA.

There is no set ticket price for this game, entry is free for spectators.

A bar and café will be open with refreshments available to purchase. Cash and Card payments will be accepted.

There will only be standing areas around the pitch with no seating options available.

HOW TO FOLLOW THE GAME 👀

Giants Women club social media accounts will also keep supporters updated, with team news, pictures and live match updates throughout the game posted on Facebook. Follow us on: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

The game is NOT STREAMED on any platform as the only place to view the game is at Thatto Heath Crusaders, Crusader Park.