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Matty English sidelined for season following ACL injury with York

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Matty English sidelined for season following ACL injury with York
Summary

Matty English, a prop forward for York Knights on loan from Huddersfield Giants, is out for the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury during training. English signed with York on July 29 and injured his knee shortly before the Knights' match against St Helens. York head coach Mark Applegarth expressed disappointment over the injury but stated that the club will support English in his recovery. He confirmed that English will not return before the year's end, though there are hopes for his involvement next season.

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  • •Matty English is out for the season due to an ACL injury.
  • •He signed with York Knights on July 29, 2026.
  • •The injury occurred during training before a scheduled match.
  • •York's coach confirmed English will not return until next year.
  • •Jesse Dee has resumed full training ahead of the next match.
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  • 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — English out for season days after signing for York
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Prop forward Matty English is out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury shortly after signing for York Knights.

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