York fought back against fellow relegation‑bound side Toulouse, cruising to a 38‑14 triumph at the LNER Community Stadium, thanks largely to a three‑try performance from Scott Galeano. The win marked York’s third Betfred Super League success of the campaign and snapped a five‑match losing streak that had spanned all competitions. The Knights opened the scoring early, with Paul Vaughan – who was celebrating his 35th birthday on the day – forcing his way over the line under the posts.
Vaughan’s try gave the home crowd an immediate lift, although a subsequent try that appeared in the corner was disallowed because the ball had not been properly grounded. Undeterred, York pressed on and Vaughan crossed again before the half‑hour mark, this time with the conversion neatly slotted by Cody Hunter, putting the hosts 12‑0 ahead after just 20 minutes of play. Toulouse responded after roughly thirty minutes when Thomas Lacans displayed some swift footwork, cutting back inside to touch down and get the visitors on the scoreboard.
However, the lead was short‑lived. Australian winger Scott Galeano, who had already found the try‑line once, dived into the right corner to extend York’s advantage, and the teams headed into the break with the Knights leading 18‑6.
The second half saw York continue to dominate possession and territory. At the 55‑minute mark, Jesse Dee chased a high kick, only to be bundled into the advertising boards.
The ball ricocheted back to Galeano, who calmly grounded it for his second try of the evening – a score that seemed almost inevitable given the circumstances. Kieran Buchanan then added another try, further cementing York’s control of the contest.
Cody Hunter added a penalty goal shortly thereafter, pushing the scoreboard to 32‑6 just after the hour mark. Toulouse, who had been sitting at the very bottom of the league table, managed to claw a second try in the 66th minute.
Henry O’Kane, showing considerable power, managed to ground the ball despite being held up by a pair of York defenders. The French side’s effort was too little, too late, and the final minutes saw York seal the win. With eight minutes remaining, Galeano completed his hat‑trick, finishing a personal haul of three tries and solidifying York’s 38‑14 victory.
Toulouse managed a consolation score when Mathieu Jussaume burst through the Knights’ defense, but the French club suffered their seventh league defeat of the season. Beyond the York‑Toulouse encounter, the Thursday night action featured another notable result. Leigh Leopards overcame Huddersfield Giants 30‑16, thanks in large part to a pair of second‑half tries from veteran Josh Charnley. Charnley, who was celebrating his 400th professional appearance, added two more tries to his career total, bringing his Super League tally to 263 and leaving him just five scores shy of Ryan Hall’s all‑time record.
AJ Towse also contributed a brace of tries, while Innes Senior added one and Lachlan Lam secured a penalty try, rounding out a comprehensive Leigh performance. Huddersfield’s points came from Adam Swift, Taane Milne and Jacob Gagai, but the Giants remained stuck at the foot of the table, level with Toulouse on four points. Leigh, meanwhile, climbed to eighth place, demonstrating the competitive volatility that characterises this season’s Super League. The latest league table reflects York’s upward trajectory after the win, while Toulouse continues to battle at the bottom.
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