Giants are now five matches without a win and appear set for another season battling against relegation.

Castleford made a slow start against Catalans last time out and Huddersfield made the Tigers chase the game again as Hinchcliffe touched down inside seven minutes.

Prop Sebastine Ikahihifo had led the Giants' fight from the first carry of the match and it was his offload close to the line that allowed Hinchcliffe to twist and turn his way over.

Super League's top try-scorer Greg Eden failed to take in Gale's long pass as Castleford initially struggled for fluency in attack, but they soon hit their stride.

Adam Milner breaks through the Huddersfield line to score a try for Castleford (PA)

Roberts touched down Gale's grubber kick to get the Tigers on the board and thenturned provider to put Webster over out wide after Gaskell had sent the restart out on the full.

Huddersfield have leaked the most points in the competition in 2017 and their defensive frailties were there for all to see when McMeeken crashed over on the last tackle.

Some poor finishing from the usually reliable Eden meant the Giants were only 16-4 down at the break but the Castleford winger underlined his quality in the opening minute of the second half by racing clear from deep and giving Gale a simple finish.

It was a case of damage limitation for Huddersfield after Milner broke through the middle of the Giants defence and dummied his way to the line.

Castleford's players acknowledge their fans after the final whistle (Getty)

Gale's third successful conversion made it