Huddersfield Giants beat York Knights 34-14 on 4 April 2026 in a Betfred Super League match that marked the first Super League meeting between the two clubs. The victory gave Huddersfield back-to-back Super League wins for the first time since August 2025 and a second win under interim head coach Liam Finn.
The Giants scored three tries in the first 14 minutes. Adam Clune scored the opening try after Zac Woolford's half-blocked pass bounced loose and Jesse Dee failed to gather the ball. Niall Evalds and Tanguy Zenon also crossed during the opening period.
York responded before the break with two tries of their own. Ata Hingano's grubber kick led to Will Roberts' try, which Roberts scored on his debut for the Knights. David Nofoaluma evaded two defenders to add a second York try, though Nofoaluma missed both conversion attempts in a strong wind. Huddersfield led 18-8 at half-time.
The Giants pulled further away after the interval. Jacob Gagai scored two tries in the second half, while Woolford intercepted a pass and ran in his first try for Huddersfield. Zenon kicked three goals across the match, and Russell added two more conversions as the hosts extended their lead.
York managed one second-half score when Nikau Williams crossed for a try assisted by Paul McShane. Video referee Aaron Moore ruled out a try by Kieran Buchanan for obstruction during the contest, which was refereed by James Vella.
Huddersfield's six tries came from Clune, Evalds, Zenon, Woolford, and Gagai, who crossed twice. York's points came from tries by Roberts, Nofoaluma, and Williams, with Roberts kicking one goal. The Giants won by a 20-point margin.
Huddersfield's starting lineup consisted of Evalds, Swift, Gagai, Wrench, Zenon, Lolohea, Clune, King, Woolford, Rogers, O'Donnell, Patolo, and Powell, with Milne, Burgess, Cozza, and Russell on the bench. York's starting side featured Dagger, Galeano, Field, Williams, Nofoaluma, Hingano, Roberts, Vaughan, McShane, Va'a, Dee, Griffin, and Cook, with Balmforth, Martin, Sangare, and Buchanan among the substitutes.
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