York Knights Clinch Third Straight Super League Win

Historic Winning Run for York

York opened a new chapter in club history by securing three consecutive Super League victories for the first time. Mark Applegarth’s side overcame a 16‑8 halftime deficit to record their sixth win of the campaign, moving ahead of Hull FC in the standings. The triumph highlights York’s resurgence after a period of inconsistency.

The comeback was built on four tries from David Nofoaluma, Jon Bennison, Denive Balmforth and Nikau Williams, all converted by Bennison’s boot for a 2‑for‑2 performance. Their late surge also included a crucial last‑ditch tackle by veteran hooker Paul McShane, which stripped the ball from Herman Ese’ese just inches from the line as Hull sought a late equaliser.

Hull FC Struggles on the Road

Hull fell short despite scoring three tries through Aidan Sezer, Tom Briscoe and Joe Batchelor, with Hardaker adding two goals. The Black and Whites remain mired in poor away form, having secured only a single victory in their visits this season. Their error‑prone second half handed York the momentum needed to seal the win.

The defeat leaves Hull with a disappointing road record, while York’s success underscores the contrast in performance between the two clubs.

Key Players and Performances

York’s back‑line showed resilience, especially Jon Bennison, whose kicking bolstered the scoring. In the defensive phase, Paul McShane’s intervention proved decisive, halting a potential Hull rally. On the opposite side, Hull’s Hardaker kept the side in touch with accurate goal‑kicking, though the team could not capitalise on early try bursts.

Match Squad and Officials

York fielded a full complement of 17 players, with interchanges from Balmforth, Vaughan, Foster and Hingano. Hull named Moy, Barron, Briscoe, Hardaker, Martin, Arthur and Sezer among starters, with Aydin, Clark, Cust and Salabio available as substitutes. The fixture was officiated by referee Tara Jones.

The victory not only marks a milestone for York but also sets up an intriguing battle as both clubs look to build on this result in upcoming rounds.