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Match Preview: Round 2 vs York Knights

Round two of the Betfred Super League season sees Leeds Rhinos make their first home appearance of the season as Brad Arthur's side welcome newly promoted York Knights.

Here's your match preview:


Opposition Profile

Name: York RLFC Knights

Founded: 1868

Stadium: LNER Community Stadium

Head Coach: Mark Applegarth

Captains: Liam Harris

2025 League Finish: 1st (Championship)

2026 Top Try Scorer: Nikau Williams & Sam Wood (2 tries)

2026 Top Points Scorer: Nikau Williams (10 points)

Star Names: Ben Jones-Bishop, Ata Hingano, Paul Vaughan, Xavier Va'a, Nikau Williams


Head to head

Leeds Wins: 91

York Wins: 32


Round One Recap


Ticket information

Don't miss the Rhinos' first home match of the 2026 Betfred Super League season as they take on York RLFC Knights on Friday night.

Ticket prices start at £25 for adults, £20 for concessions and £13 for juniors, with prices rising by £3 on matchdays.

To buy tickets go to tickets.therhinos.co.uk or call the ticket office on 0371 423 1315.

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