Catalans score six tries in win at York
Catalans Dragons secured a convincing victory against York Knights in the Super League, scoring six tries. New head coach John Cartwright witnessed his team dominate the second half, scoring four tries shortly after the break. Despite York's efforts, including a double from Denive Balmforth, Catalans maintained control to win 36-22.
- ▪Catalans Dragons scored six tries in their 36-22 win over York Knights.
- ▪New head coach John Cartwright was present for his team's first victory under his leadership.
- ▪Matty Russell scored a debut try for Catalans, while York's Balmforth scored two tries.
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Catalans score six tries in win at YorkImage source, SWPIXImage caption, Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet scored a try for Catalans just 23 seconds into the second halfPublished23 May 2026, 21:58 BSTUpdated 11 minutes agoBetfred Super LeagueYork (0) 22Tries: Balmforth 2, Roberts, Nofoaluma Goals: Hunter 3Catalans (6) 36Tries: Russell, Aispuro-Bichet, Faataape, Sexton, Tison, Staines Goals: Aispuro-Bichet 6New head coach John Cartwright watched Catalans Dragons score six tries in a win against York Knights in Super League.Catalans' Matty Russell crossed for a debut try during a quiet first half, which contained little sign of the scoring frenzy that was to follow after the break.Four tries were scored in the 10 minutes immediately after the interval, three of them by the visitors to move 24-6 in…
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