On May 1, 2026, the Saints faced the York Knights at BrewDog Stadium. Saints dominated the match, winning 40-16. They scored four tries in the last 15 minutes to secure a convincing victory.
This match marked the first meeting between Saints and York Knights in the Super League. Before this game, Saints were ranked second while York Knights held the tenth position in the league table.
Saints started strong, scoring three tries within the first seven minutes. Jackson Hastings contributed significantly by kicking six goals for Saints. Meanwhile, Jesse Dee scored two tries for York Knights.
The score at halftime was 18-12 in favor of Saints. York Knights showed resilience by scoring their last try in the 80th minute, courtesy of Scott Galeano.
Key match statistics:
- Final Score: Saints 40 – York Knights 16
- Tries scored by Saints: Four in last fifteen minutes
- Tries scored by York Knights: Two by Jesse Dee
The match was part of the Betfred Super League. It extended Saints’ winning streak to five matches while ending York Knights’ previous five-game losing streak.
Paul Rowley, coach of York Knights, acknowledged his team’s efforts despite the loss. He emphasized that they will need to regroup and focus on upcoming matches.
Mark Applegarth, coach of Saints, praised his team’s performance and highlighted their speed as a crucial factor against an injury-hit Knights squad.
