Match report: Hull KR 8 Huddersfield Giants 30
Both sides went into the game with just two defeats to their name.
But it was Rovers who made the early running as Huddersfield suffered a dreadful start.
A knock-on inside two minutes gifted Rovers an early chance and they took full advantage as Peter Fox just managed to stay infield to get a pass away for Welham to touch down.
David Hodgson broke away down the right as the Giants tried to produce an instant response.
But Rovers full-back Shaun Briscoe deflected his pass back inside and prevented Jamahl Lolesi from grabbing an equalising score.
Things got worse for Huddersfield as Fulton, making only his second appearance since his move from Wests Tigers, hobbled off after a high shot from Jake Webster.
The hosts immediately compounded Huddersfield’s problems as they pushed forward to score again with Webster setting up Colbon.
Michael Dobson missed his second touchline conversion and the Giants finally got a foothold in the game as Clint Newton dropped the ensuing kick-off.
Brett Hodgson then came to the fore and his high kick was taken superbly by Lawrence who outjumped Colbon for a well-executed try.
After Brett Hodgson converted, Luke Robinson then turned provider to create a second try for David Hodgson, with his bobbling kick sitting up nicely for the winger to pounce.
The Giants carried the momentum into the second half and looked comfortably the stronger side as Rovers’ legs began to fade.
Former Workington hooker Lunt capped a fine showing by throwing a dummy from acting half and crashing over for his side’s third try as a gap appeared right in front of the travelling Giants fans.
Brett Hodgson again added the extras and Rovers spent another 10 minutes on the back foot before Brown’s side broke through again.
David Faiumu sparked an attack from deep and Brett Hodgson sent Wild away for the clinching score.
Lawrence then put the seal on a dominant second-half display by taking a Dobson kick on his own 10m line and breaking clear.
The hooter sounded as he ran, but the centre had the pace to finish and Brett Hodgson, who earlier landed a penalty, added his fifth goal of the day.
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