Overview
- York overturned a 16-8 half-time deficit to win 20-16 in a Betfred Super League match on Thursday, completing a second-half comeback that secured three straight league victories.
- Tries came from David Nofoaluma, Jon Bennison, Denive Balmforth and Nikau Williams for York with Bennison kicking two goals, while Hull’s scores were by Aidan Sezer, Tom Briscoe and Joe Batchelor with Zak Hardaker adding two conversions.
- The result hinged on late drama when Herman Ese'ese’s close-range score was ruled out by the video referee for a double movement and veteran hooker Paul McShane made a last-ditch tackle that dislodged the ball inches from the line.
- The win moved York up the table to around mid-table and dropped Hull to 11th, underlining Hull’s continuing struggles on the road and their poor away record this season.
- The Knights’ run is their best of the campaign and gives them momentum heading into the summer rounds while Hull face growing pressure to fix discipline and consistency after a run of defeats that has damaged their league standing.