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Wakefield Edge Huddersfield in Dramatic Super League Finish

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Josh Rourke's last-minute interception try sealed a thrilling 29-23 victory for Wakefield Trinity over Huddersfield Giants in a match that had everything. With the scores locked at 23-23 after Olly Russell's drop-goal with one minute remaining, Rourke picked off a crucial pass to sprint clear and give Trinity a memorable win. The result lifts Wakefield to fourth place in the table.

Huddersfield's woes continued as they suffered their ninth consecutive defeat, leaving them four points adrift at the Super League bottom. They showed fight throughout, with tries from Jacob Gagai, Cole Geyer, Asher O'Donnell and Adam Swift keeping them competitive. However, Russell's late drop-goal attempt backfired spectacularly when Rourke read the pass perfectly.

Wakefield built an early 10-0 lead through Tom Johnstone and Mike Mc Meeken before the Giants fought back. Jack Sinfield's first Super League try since joining from Leeds gave Trinity a 16-12 halftime advantage. The second half was end-to-end, with both sides trading scores until Rourke's dramatic intervention.

The win puts Wakefield level on points with Wigan and St Helens, while Huddersfield face York Knights at Magic Weekend next Saturday. Trinity's defense held strong when it mattered most, proving the difference between the sides at the crucial moment.