St Helens hold off Huddersfield to go top of Super League

St Helens moved to the top of the Super League after fending off Huddersfield Giants to earn a 18-16 victory on Thursday.

Paul Rowley's side bounced back from a heavy 32-0 defeat to rivals Wigan Warriors in the Challenge Cup semi-finals by making it five consecutive wins in the league and will keep a close eye on second-placed Leeds Rhinos, who can return to top spot if they beat Wigan Warriors on Friday, live on Sky Sports.