Wigan Warriors overpower York Knights in Super League clash
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:23 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Wigan Warriors scored a decisive 72-20 victory over York Knights at the LNER Community Stadium on June 20, 2026. The Warriors dominated the first half, leading 44-0 at halftime with hat-tricks from Jai Field and Noah Hodkinson. York rallied late in the game, scoring four tries in quick succession, but it was not enough to close the gap. The win allows Wigan to move up to fourth in the Super League standings.
- •Wigan scored four tries in the first 15 minutes.
- •York managed to score four tries in the final 10 minutes.
- •Jai Field and Noah Hodkinson each recorded hat-tricks.
- •Wigan led 44-0 at halftime.
- •Wigan's win moves them to fourth in the Super League table.
- 4:23 PMBBC Sport — Wigan thrash York to move up to fourth
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Wigan up to fourth after thrashing York
"Jai Field and Noah Hodkinson both score hat-tricks as Wigan Warriors thrash York Knights.
"Jai Field and Noah Hodkinson both score hat-tricks as Wigan Warriors thrash York Knights.
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External links- BBC SportJun 20, 2026, 4:23 PMWigan thrash York to move up to fourth
Jai Field and Noah Hodkinson both score hat-tricks as Wigan Warriors thrash York Knights.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 4:15 PMWigan up to fourth after thrashing York
Jai Field and Noah Hodkinson both score hat-tricks as Wigan Warriors thrash York Knights.
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