Huddersfield Giants named former player Jim Lenihan head coach after sacking Luke Robinson on March 22. The 52‑year‑old, who led Brisbane Tigers in the Queensland Cup and served as Gold Coast Titans assistant, returns to the club he played 21 games for in 1999 on a long‑term contract for the.

Lou Robison was dismissed after a winless start, Huddersfield dropping all five opening Super League fixtures. Liam Finn, who took charge temporarily, won his first two games against Wigan and York but suffered heavy defeats to Leeds, Leigh and Warrington. Lenihan’s appointment signals a direction for the team in the.

Lenihan’s first match comes at home to St Helens on Thursday, 14 May, live on Sky Sports. The club’s new era, dubbed "Giants Unleashed," aims to reverse the slump. Fans expect a tactical overhaul as the Giants seek to climb out of the bottom of the table in the league.

With Lenihan’s Australian pedigree and experience in the NRL, Huddersfield hopes his coaching philosophy will translate into results. The appointment follows a string of heavy losses that left the Giants at the bottom of the Super League standings. Success will hinge on immediate performance for the season.