York secured a convincing 38‑14 victory over fellow strugglers Toulouse at the LNER Community Stadium, thanks in large part to a three‑try performance from Scott Galeano, which helped the Knights notch their third win of the Betfred Super League season. The win was especially sweet for York, who had endured a five‑match losing streak across all competitions before this fixture. The match got off to a lively start when Paul Vaughan, who was celebrating his 35th birthday on the day, powered his way over the line under the posts to give York an early advantage.
A second try for York was initially sign‑alled when the ball was grounded in the corner, but the referee ruled that the grounding had not been clean, and the score remained unchanged. Undeterred, Vaughan struck again shortly thereafter, this time crossing in the right‑hand corner. Cody Hunter’s conversion was successful, and the home side led 12‑0 after just 20 minutes of play.
Toulouse attempted to respond before the half‑hour mark. Thomas Lacans displayed quick footwork, cutting back inside and managing to touch down, putting the French side on the board at 12‑6.
However, the momentum quickly swung back to York when Australian winger Scott Galeano dived into the right‑hand corner for his first try of the evening, extending the lead to 18‑6 at the break. The second half began with York maintaining pressure. At the 55‑minute mark, Jesse Dee chased a high kick, only to be knocked into the advertising boards by a cluster of York defenders.
The ball ricocheted back into play, presenting Galeano with an easy opportunity to score his second try of the night. The crowd roared as he grounded the ball, further widening the gap. Kieran Buchanan added another try for the Knights shortly after, cementing York’s dominance. Cody Hunter then slotted a penalty goal, pushing the scoreboard to 32‑6 just after the hour mark.
Toulouse, who had been sitting at the bottom of the table on points difference behind York, managed to claw back a second try in the 66th minute. Henry O'Kane showed impressive power, driving through a defensive wall of York players to touch down, offering a brief glimmer of hope for the visitors. As the clock wound down, York continued to press. With eight minutes remaining, Galeano completed his hat‑trick, sealing the final score at 38‑14.
Toulouse managed a late consolation try when Mathieu Jussaume burst through the York defense, but it was too little, too late, and the French side suffered their seventh league defeat of the campaign. The match also featured a number of ancillary stories. York’s victory lifted them out of the bottom‑two positions, while Toulouse remained stuck at the foot of the table, tied on points with the Giants. The win gave the Knights a much‑needed morale boost after a string of defeats, and the performances of Vaughan, Galeano and Hunter were highlighted as key factors.
Elsewhere on Thursday night, the Leigh Leopards delivered a dominant performance against the Huddersfield Giants, winning 30‑16. Josh Charnley, celebrating his 400th professional appearance, crossed the line twice in the second half, bringing his Super League try tally to 263 and moving him within five tries of the all‑time record held by Ryan Hall. AJ Towse also contributed two tries, while Innes Senior added another, and Lachlan Lam secured a penalty try, rounding out a comprehensive team effort.
Huddersfield’s points came from tries by Adam Swift, Taane Milne and Jacob Gagai, but the Giants could not stem the Leopards’ momentum. The defeat left Huddersfield joint‑bottom of the league table, level with Toulouse on four points, while Leigh’s win propelled them up to eighth place. Both matches were broadcast with a reminder to viewers to use the Chrome browser for the most accessible video player experience. The Super League continues to be available for streaming without a contract, and fans can stay updated with the latest league table, podcasts such as The Bench with Jenna and Jon, and personalized sports notifications.
Looking ahead, Sky Sports has confirmed that it will continue to broadcast every Super League game live throughout the season, with two matches each round shown exclusively live and the remaining five matches available on the broader Sky Sports platform. This commitment ensures that supporters can follow the action week after week, whether they are tracking York’s resurgence, Toulouse’s fight to avoid relegation, or the ongoing battles for playoff positions across the league.