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York Knights Shock Hull With Drop Goal Victory

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York Knights secured a 17-16 victory over Hull FC with a dramatic drop-goal from Danny Richardson, marking their second shock win in three weeks. Nofoaluma starred with a double, including his first try for the new club, as the Knights proved their opening Super League victory was no fluke.

Hull led 10-6 at halftime through tries from Davy Litten and Harvey Barron. The second half turned when Hull's Jed Cartwright was sin-binned, allowing York to capitalize through Jones-Bishop and Martin. Richardson's drop-goal from 25 yards proved decisive as York built an unassailable lead.

The defeat leaves Hull contemplating consecutive losses while York builds momentum. With two notable wins already this season, the Knights have established themselves as potential season spoilers. Hull's inability to handle conditions and discipline issues cost them dearly in a match they dominated territorially but ultimately couldn't convert into points.