Match Reports

Knights grind out win in Wales

Sunday 17th June - League 1

Published: 18 June, 2018 - 11:50 am

York City Knights produced a clinical performance at an overcast Queensway Stadium in Wrexham yesterday to claim two more vital Betfred League 1 points with a 4-31 victory over North Wales Crusaders.  The Knights controlled the game by dominating field position on the narrow pitch and Crusaders struggled to cope with York’s fast ruck speed, ultimately conceding a number of penalties and with it, possession. James Ford made three changes to the team that beat Workington last week, with dual-registered Jordan Walne and Josh Johnson coming in for injured duo Mike Kelly and Colton Roche, and hometown hooker Harry Carter... ...Read The Article

Knights get back on track with proud Workington win

Sunday 10th June - League 1

Published: 11 June, 2018 - 1:57 pm

James Ford celebrated his 100th game in charge of York City Knights by watching his team produce a strong performance in the Bootham Crescent sun to beat Workington Town 40-8. With Workington expected to bring a sizeable pack, York’s forwards really stood up in the heat and laid a strong platform for an important win. Ben Cockayne moved back to stand off in place of Graeme Horne and was instrumental throughout, producing a try and a number of assists as the Knights secured their position in second place on the Betfred League 1 ladder. The opening 15 minutes was a... ...Read The Article

Second half Haven show ends Knights run

Sunday 20th May - League 1

Published: 29 May, 2018 - 2:09 pm

A nightmare second half show at the Recreation Ground saw York City Knights surrender an 8-18 half time lead over Whitehaven and suffer their first Betfred league 1 defeat since the opening day of the season. The Knights fielded an unusual 17, with Graeme Horne named at stand-off and Brad Hey out on the wing, and were dealt a further blow as Jake Butler-Fleming departed less than five minutes into the game with a suspected pectoral tear. Substitute hooker Will Jubb deputised on the right edge, and starting 9 Andy Ellis produced an 80 minute performance under the hot Cumbrian... ...Read The Article

Knights back at the top with Hemel rout

Sunday 20th May - League 1

Published: 21 May, 2018 - 12:12 pm

York City Knights recorded their third-highest ever victory – but only their second-highest victory this season – to return to the top of Betfred League 1 at a scorching hot Bootham Crescent yesterday. York ran in 16 tries in total to record a comprehensive 90-0 victory against Hemel Stags – meaning that the Knights have scored an incredible 234 points and conceded 0 in their last two games at Bootham Crescent. Will Dagger and Matty Marsh came into the team on dual registration while Judah Mazive & Jake Butler-Fleming rested minor knocks. Dan Maskill played 80 minutes at Hooker with Will... ...Read The Article

Second half show seals Knights victory at Coventry

Saturday 12th May - League 1

Published: 13 May, 2018 - 2:30 pm

A dominant six-try second half performance saw York City Knights overcome a spirited Coventry Bears at Butts Park Arena to register their eight consecutive 2018 Betfred League 1 victory. The Knights had made five changes to the team that had held on for victory at Hunslet last week, with Ash Robson returning on the wing, Liam Jackson at half-back, second-row Mike Kelly, prop Dan Hawksworth, and Featherstone loan hooker Danny Maskill on debut. They replaced winger Tommy Saxton, dual-reg full-back Will Dagger, centre Jake Butler-Fleming, prop Graeme Horne and hooker Andy Ellis – the latter three all resting knocks. York raced... ...Read The Article

Knights cling on to vital victory at Hunslet

Sunday 6th May - League 1

Published: 8 May, 2018 - 3:50 pm

York City Knights scored their seventh consecutive Betfred League 1 victory by beating old rivals Hunslet on Sunday, but were made to work hard for it at a scorching hot South Leeds Stadium. The Knights handed dual registered Will Dagger a last-minute debut at full back, and the youngster showed touches of class despite playing in an unfamiliar team. The vastly experienced quintet of Ben Cockayne, Tom Saxton, Andy Ellis, Sam Scott and Tim Spears all returned to the side after being rested in the world record victory over West Wales last week. Hunslet had four ex-Knights in their line-up in... ...Read The Article

Awesome Knights set new World Record

Sunday 29th April - League 1

Published: 29 April, 2018 - 6:58 pm

A relentless 80 minute performance saw York City Knights run in an incredible 25 tries on their way to setting a new world record score, beating West Wales Raiders 144-0 at Bootham Crescent. The previous highest score was set by Huddersfield back in November 1994 when they beat Blackpool Gladiators 142-4. The Knights also beat the widest winning margin, which was shared between Huddersfield and Barrow, who beat Nottingham City 138-0 a day after Huddersfield had set their record. York scored 25 tries in total, with 22 successfully converted by either Connor Robinson or Ash Robson. Kieren Moss equalled a... ...Read The Article

Brave Knights give Dragons a fright

Sunday 22nd April - Ladbrokes Challenge Cup

Published: 22 April, 2018 - 7:47 pm

Catalans Dragons were pushed all the way by York City Knights in a pulsating Ladbrokes Challenge Cup round five tie at Bootham Crescent today. With just ten minutes remaining the Knights of League 1 were still within touching distance of their Super League opponents, before late tries from Jodie Broughton and Greg Bird ensured that the Dragons would go into the hat for round six. The presence of the BBC cameras at Bootham Crescent was evidence that this tie was seen as a potential ‘cup-set’, with the home side in good form and Catalans in the midst of a torrid... ...Read The Article

Knights teach Skolars a lesson at the Crescent

Sunday 15th April - League 1

Published: 15 April, 2018 - 7:18 pm

York City Knights recorded their seventh consecutive victory to maintain the pressure at the top of Betfred League 1, running out comfortable 66-6 winners over London Skolars at an overcast Bootham Crescent. Experienced forwards Adam Robinson and Graeme Horne were rotated for Chris Siddons and Dan Hawksworth, Mike Kelly filled in for Joe Batchelor who dropped out for concussion, and on-loan St Helens hooker Aaron Smith was preferred to Will Jubb. There was a recall for Ash Robson too, who traded full back and wing duties throughout the afternoon with Kieren Moss. The Knights made a bright start, going 10-0... ...Read The Article

Knights go joint top with Newcastle victory

Sunday 8th April - League 1

Published: 9 April, 2018 - 1:48 pm

York City Knights produced another big defensive performance to record their sixth straight victory at Newcastle Thunder and move joint-top of the Betfred League 1 table after five rounds. The Knights welcomed Will Oakes, Matty Marsh and Josh Johnson into the team and all three produced positive contributions on a chilly but dry day in the North East. York immediately started on the front foot with Thunder full back Tee Ritson spilling the kick off, and enjoyed the majority of possession and territory throughout the opening stages, before experienced hooker Andy Ellis opened the scoring with a classic close range... ...Read The Article