York Knights made history on Saturday with their first-ever Super League victory in France, defeating Catalans Dragons 28-16 at the Stade Gilbert Brutus in Perpignan. The match was a high-scoring encounter, featuring 16 tries in total, and marked a significant milestone for York, who climbed to 10th place in the Super League table, just one position and four points below their opponents. York started strong, with Oli Field scoring the opening try of the game in the first half, converted by Cody Hunter. David Noafoaluma added another try for York, with Hunter again converting, bringing the score to 10-12 in favor of Catalans Dragons. However, the Dragons extended their lead just before halftime as Leo Darrelatour scored a hat-trick of tries, with Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet converting two of them. This gave Catalans a 16-12 advantage going into the second half. York responded with determination in the second half. Scott Galeano scored a try in the 64th minute, which Hunter converted, narrowing the gap again. Despite a late sin-binning for York’s Jesse Dee, the Knights managed to secure their historic win with a try from Paul Vaughan in the 79th minute. The victory was a testament to York’s resilience and marked a turning point in their Super League campaign. The match featured a mix of experienced and emerging players on both sides. York's lineup included key players like Mata'afa, Jones-Bishop, and Galeano, with interchanges providing depth throughout the game. Catalans Dragons also fielded a strong team, with standout performances from Darrelatour and Aispuro-Bichet. The game not only highlighted the competitive nature of the Super League but also showcased the growing presence of French teams in the league.