The York Knights secured a significant victory against St Helens, defeating the visitors for the first time since April 6, 1946. Despite falling behind early after a fumble, the Knights maintained composure to claim a narrow win.
The match was tied at 16-16 by halftime, with Jon Bennison, Oli Field, and Denive Balmforth scoring for York, while Jake Davies, Shane Wright, and Jack Welsby responded for the Saints. Although York’s Ata Hingano was sent to the sin-bin, veteran Paul Vaughan pushed the home side ahead. Nikau Williams later capitalized on a defensive mistake to extend the lead.
Jack Welsby scored a second try to give the visitors hope, but Field secured his brace to keep York in control. Late scores from Harry Robertson and Jacob Douglas threatened a comeback, but a forward pass ultimately ended St Helens’ efforts. This result deepens the crisis for the ten-time Super League champions, who have now lost eight of their last 12 matches and face the real possibility of missing the play-offs under interim coach Eamon O’Carroll.
