Jai Field and Noah Hodkinson both crossed for hat-tricks as Wigan Warriors demolished York Knights 72-20 at the LNER Community Stadium. The visitors raced into a 44-0 lead at halftime, scoring four tries inside the opening 15 minutes to put the result beyond doubt early. Adam Keighran converted all ten goal attempts in a clinical display from the Warriors' attack.

Sam Eseh opened the scoring inside the first minute, with Joe Wardle and Hodkinson adding quickfire scores. Field's first try came from a perfectly timed kick after a York attack broke down, showcasing Wigan's ruthless counter-punching. Junior Nsemba and Bevan French capitalized on York errors, while Wardle completed his double before the break. The Warriors' 72 points represented a record-breaking performance that sent them climbing to fourth in the Super League table.

York found some consolation in the final 10 minutes, running in four unanswered tries through Cody Hunter (twice), Liam Harris and Scott Galeano. Jon Bennison's two successful conversions reduced the deficit to 52 points, but couldn't mask the gulf between the sides. Wigan's attacking prowess proved too much for a York defense that struggled throughout.

This emphatic victory demonstrates Wigan's championship credentials as they continue climbing the table, while York face questions about defensive frailties that allowed 13 tries. The Warriors' fourth-place finish puts them firmly in playoff contention.