"York Knights produced an incredible comeback to stun the reigning Super League champions and win their first ever game in the top flight on the opening night of the 2026 season. North Yorkshire hosted Super League rugby for the first time in front of a full house and many of those who were watching York for the first time will have seen enough to return."
"They trailed last year's treble winners 18-6 at one stage but scored 13 unanswered points in the final quarter to inflict a rare defeat on the Robins and cause pandemonium in the stands. Super League 2026: team-by-team guide to the new season Mark Applegarth's side, who were promoted to Super League for the first time last autumn, were considered huge underdogs against a Rovers side who were at full strength despite next Thursday's World Club Challenge against Brisbane Broncos."
York Knights staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat reigning Super League champions Hull KR and claim their first top-flight victory. York trailed 18-6 but produced 13 unanswered points in the final quarter, with tries from Sam Wood and Scott Galeano levelling the scores and Ata Hingano landing the decisive drop goal with four minutes remaining. The match drew a full house as North Yorkshire hosted Super League rugby for the first time. Promoted last autumn under Mark Applegarth, York had begun as heavy underdogs against a full-strength Rovers side preparing for the World Club Challenge.
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