York Knights defeat Huddersfield Giants in Magic Weekend opener

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:22 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

York Knights defeat Huddersfield Giants in Magic Weekend opener

Summary

York Knights secured a 36-24 victory against the Huddersfield Giants in the opening match of the 2026 Super League Magic Weekend, played at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium. This defeat marks Huddersfield's tenth consecutive loss, leaving them at the bottom of the table, six points behind the Knights. Cody Hunter and Jon Bennison both scored two tries for York, who were buoyed by a strong performance throughout the match, while Huddersfield's new coach Jim Lenihan continues to seek his first win since taking charge in May. Huddersfield struggled to maintain momentum despite having an early try disallowed.

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By the Numbers

•Huddersfield Giants suffer tenth straight defeat with 36-24 loss.
•York Knights score two tries each from Cody Hunter and Jon Bennison.
•Giants remain six points behind the Knights at the bottom of the table.
•Jim Lenihan still searching for first win as Giants' coach.
•Match takes place at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.

What they're saying

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York Knights heaped more misery on Huddersfield as the Giants suffered their 10th straight defeat with a 36-24 loss in the opening match of the 2026 Super League Magic Weekend.
— Sky Sports

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