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Cody Hunter and Jon Bennison scored two tries as York Knights inflicted another defeat on Huddersfield Giants, who have now lost 10 Betfred Super League games in a row; watch Super League’s Magic Weekend across July 4 and 5 from Hill Dickinson Stadium, live on Sky Sports
Last Updated: 04/07/26 3:07pm
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.
Huddersfield came into the match at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium after pushing Wakefield Trinity close last week, but the Giants, who had an early try from Tanguy Zenon chalked off, struggled to find any momentum.
The defeat means Huddersfield’s new coach Jim Lenihan is still without a win since he took over in May, with the Giants now six points behind the Knights at the bottom of the table.
Cody Hunter celebrates after scoring for York Knights against Huddersfield Giants
The Knights continued to press and things began to turn embarrassing for the Giants, with Denive Balmforth, Hunter and Bennison all scoring in quick succession to lump even more woe on Huddersfield.
But the Giants were not done there. Gallantly, Tui Lolohea sped down the wing and found Adam Swift on his inside. The ball was recycled and flung out to Oli Russell, who charged in to pull one back, before George Flanagan snagged a last-gasp try to cut the deficit to just 12 points.
Magic Weekend Fixtures 2026 (All matches live on Sky Sports Action)
| Saturday July 4 | |||
| Huddersfield Giants | 24-36 | York Knights | |
| Hull KR | vs | Hull FC | 3pm |
| Leigh Leopards | vs | Warrington Wolves | 5.30pm |
| Catalans Dragons | vs | Toulouse Olympique | 8pm |
| Sunday July 5 | |||
| Wakefield Trinity | vs | Castleford Tigers | 12.30pm |
| Leeds Rhinos | vs | Bradford Bulls | 3pm |
| Wigan Warriors | vs | St Helens | 5,30pm |
Applegarth: We wanted more consistency
York Knights will take on Hull FC in their next Super League game, and their head coach Mark Applegarth was pleased that his side appear to have found some consistency.
“This is what we have been aiming for this week, we are really happy,” Applegarth told Sky Sports.
“Confidence has been down when you are chopping and changing teams. We wanted to get some consistency.
“We will take those two points.”
Super League 2026 – upcoming key dates
- Rivals Round reversed: July 23-July 26
- Elimination Play-offs: September 19-September 20
- Play-off semi-finals: September 26-September 27
- Grand Final: October 3
Sky Sports will show every game of the Super League live this season, including two matches each round exclusively live. The remaining five matches will be broadcast on Sky Sports+. Watch all the Magic Round matches LIVE on Sky Sports between July 4 and 5 Get Sky Sports or stream contract-free on NOW
Cody Hunter and Jon Bennison scored two tries as York Knights inflicted another defeat on Huddersfield Giants, who have now lost 10 Betfred Super League games in a row; watch Super League’s Magic Weekend across July 4 and 5 from Hill Dickinson Stadium, live on Sky Sports
Last Updated: 04/07/26 3:07pm
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.
Huddersfield came into the match at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium after pushing Wakefield Trinity close last week, but the Giants, who had an early try from Tanguy Zenon chalked off, struggled to find any momentum.
The defeat means Huddersfield’s new coach Jim Lenihan is still without a win since he took over in May, with the Giants now six points behind the Knights at the bottom of the table.
Cody Hunter celebrates after scoring for York Knights against Huddersfield Giants
The Knights continued to press and things began to turn embarrassing for the Giants, with Denive Balmforth, Hunter and Bennison all scoring in quick succession to lump even more woe on Huddersfield.
But the Giants were not done there. Gallantly, Tui Lolohea sped down the wing and found Adam Swift on his inside. The ball was recycled and flung out to Oli Russell, who charged in to pull one back, before George Flanagan snagged a last-gasp try to cut the deficit to just 12 points.
Magic Weekend Fixtures 2026 (All matches live on Sky Sports Action)
| Saturday July 4 | |||
| Huddersfield Giants | 24-36 | York Knights | |
| Hull KR | vs | Hull FC | 3pm |
| Leigh Leopards | vs | Warrington Wolves | 5.30pm |
| Catalans Dragons | vs | Toulouse Olympique | 8pm |
| Sunday July 5 | |||
| Wakefield Trinity | vs | Castleford Tigers | 12.30pm |
| Leeds Rhinos | vs | Bradford Bulls | 3pm |
| Wigan Warriors | vs | St Helens | 5,30pm |
Applegarth: We wanted more consistency
York Knights will take on Hull FC in their next Super League game, and their head coach Mark Applegarth was pleased that his side appear to have found some consistency.
“This is what we have been aiming for this week, we are really happy,” Applegarth told Sky Sports.
“Confidence has been down when you are chopping and changing teams. We wanted to get some consistency.
“We will take those two points.”
Super League 2026 – upcoming key dates
- Rivals Round reversed: July 23-July 26
- Elimination Play-offs: September 19-September 20
- Play-off semi-finals: September 26-September 27
- Grand Final: October 3
Sky Sports will show every game of the Super League live this season, including two matches each round exclusively live. The remaining five matches will be broadcast on Sky Sports+. Watch all the Magic Round matches LIVE on Sky Sports between July 4 and 5 Get Sky Sports or stream contract-free on NOW
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