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Will Dagger is back in York Knights' preliminary squad, despite boss Mark Applegarth believing this weekend's Championship Play-off Semi-Final against Wakefield would come too soon for the full-back.

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Dagger back in contention for Knights' Play-off Semi-Final at Wakefield

Sunday's Championship Play-off Eliminator at Wakefield Trinity will come too soon for York Knights' Will Dagger in his return from a calf injury.

Sunday's Championship Play-off Eliminator at Wakefield Trinity will come too soon for York Knights' Will Dagger in his return from a calf injury.

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Knights' Championship Play-off Semi-Final comes too soon for Dagger

Ata Hingano and Savannah Andrade won York Knights' and York Valkyrie's Player of the Year awards.

Ata Hingano and Savannah Andrade won York Knights' and York Valkyrie's Player of the Year awards.

Hingano and Andrade the standouts at York RLFC's End of Season Awards

Mark Applegarth has called for an '80 minute performance' from York Knights against Wakefield next weekend.

Mark Applegarth has called for an '80 minute performance' from York Knights against Wakefield next weekend.

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Applegarth calls for '80 minute performance' after Knights' half time home truths

Tom Lineham (left) scored a hat-trick as York Knights booked their place in the Play-off Semi-Finals with a 27-10 victory against Widnes Vikings.

Tom Lineham (left) scored a hat-trick as York Knights booked their place in the Play-off Semi-Finals with a 27-10 victory against Widnes Vikings.

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Lineham hat-trick steers Knights into Play-off Semi-Final

Mark Applegarth does not know whether to be happy or sad after York Knights' performance against Widnes.

Mark Applegarth does not know whether to be happy or sad after York Knights' performance against Widnes.

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Applegarth left with mixed emotions from Knights' game of two halves against Widnes

LIVE BLOG: York Knights vs Widnes Vikings - Play-off Eliminator

LIVE BLOG: York Knights vs Widnes Vikings - Play-off Eliminator

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LIVE BLOG: York Knights vs Widnes Vikings - Play-off Eliminator

Josh Daley hopes to finish his York Knights career on a high as he prepares to head back to Australia at the end of the season.

Josh Daley hopes to finish his York Knights career on a high as he prepares to head back to Australia at the end of the season.

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Daley hopes to finish Knights career on high with play-off run

Hooker Josh Daley discusses his love of rugby league, Mark Applegarth, and making history with York Knights.

Hooker Josh Daley discusses his love of rugby league, Mark Applegarth, and making history with York Knights.

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'I've never had more fun on the field!' - Daley having time of his life at Knights

Mark Applegarth says York Knights are not ready to get off the play-off rollercoaster just yet ahead of tomorrow's Play-off Eliminator against Widnes Vikings.

Mark Applegarth says York Knights are not ready to get off the play-off rollercoaster just yet ahead of tomorrow's Play-off Eliminator against Widnes Vikings.

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Knights not ready to get off play-off rollercoaster against Widnes

York Knights head coach Mark Applegarth, winger Brad Ward and forward Jordan Thompson have all earned nominations at the RFL's End of Season Awards.

York Knights head coach Mark Applegarth, winger Brad Ward and forward Jordan Thompson have all earned nominations at the RFL's End of Season Awards.

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Knights scoop trio of Championship award nominations after incredible season

York Knights have named an unchanged squad for Saturday's Play-off Eliminator against Widnes Vikings.

York Knights have named an unchanged squad for Saturday's Play-off Eliminator against Widnes Vikings.

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Knights unchanged for Widnes Play-off Eliminator

Jesse Dee hopes York Knights will carry their scintillating form into the play-offs.

Jesse Dee hopes York Knights will carry their scintillating form into the play-offs.

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Dee calls for Knights to ride confidence wave into Championship play-offs

James Ford was left frustrated by Featherstone's failure to 'nail their chances' at former side York Knights on Sunday.

James Ford was left frustrated by Featherstone's failure to 'nail their chances' at former side York Knights on Sunday.

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Ford frustrated at Featherstone's 'failure to nail chances' in Knights defeat

York Knights boss Mark Applegarth hailed captain Liam Harris among the Championship's best after his standout performance against Featherstone.

York Knights boss Mark Applegarth hailed captain Liam Harris among the Championship's best after his standout performance against Featherstone.

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Harris hailed among Championship's best after standout Featherstone display

Mark Applegarth hailed York Knights' character and team spirit as they secured a home play-off tie with victory against Featherstone.

Mark Applegarth hailed York Knights' character and team spirit as they secured a home play-off tie with victory against Featherstone.

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Applegarth proud of Knights' character as Featherstone win secures play-off spot

York Knights secured their place in the play-offs with a breathless 16-6 victory at home to Featherstone Rovers.

York Knights secured their place in the play-offs with a breathless 16-6 victory at home to Featherstone Rovers.

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Knights secure home play-off tie after breathless victory against Featherstone

LIVE BLOG: York Knights vs Featherstone Rovers

LIVE BLOG: York Knights vs Featherstone Rovers

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LIVE BLOG: York Knights vs Featherstone Rovers

Mark Applegarth admits there has been a lot of excitement in the York Knights camp ahead of their final day showdown with Featherstone.

Mark Applegarth admits there has been a lot of excitement in the York Knights camp ahead of their final day showdown with Featherstone.

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Knights excited for final day Featherstone showdown in battle for play-offs

Mark Applegarth was delighted as York Knights kept a clean sheet at Whitehaven. Image: Craig Hawkhead Photography

Mark Applegarth was delighted as York Knights kept a clean sheet at Whitehaven. Image: Craig Hawkhead Photography

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Knights have 'burning desire' to solidify play-off spot

A late double from Man of the Match Sam Cook sent nerves jangling late on.

A late double from Man of the Match Sam Cook sent nerves jangling late on.

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Knights boosted by duo for final league match vs Featherstone

Both AJ Towse and Sam Cook are set to return to contention for York Knights for Sunday's final day showdown with Featherstone Rovers.

Both AJ Towse and Sam Cook are set to return to contention for York Knights for Sunday's final day showdown with Featherstone Rovers.

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Knights pair return to contention ahead of final day Featherstone showdown

York Knights prop Bailey Antrobus has been called up to the Wales squad for their upcoming Autumn internationals.

York Knights prop Bailey Antrobus has been called up to the Wales squad for their upcoming Autumn internationals.

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Knights' Antrobus named in Wales squad for Autumn internationals

Brad Ward was dropped for Friday's visit to Sheffield Eagles as Knights boss Mark Applegarth relishes a selection headache.

Brad Ward was dropped for Friday's visit to Sheffield Eagles as Knights boss Mark Applegarth relishes a selection headache.

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Why Applegarth dropped Brad Ward for Knights' clash with Sheffield

Mark Applegarth described York Knights' win at Sheffield Eagles as bittersweet after a late implosion in South Yorkshire.

Mark Applegarth described York Knights' win at Sheffield Eagles as bittersweet after a late implosion in South Yorkshire.

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Sheffield victory 'bittersweet' for Knights boss after late implosion

York Knights moved up to fourth place in the Betfred Championship with a thrilling 26-24 victory at Sheffield Eagles.

York Knights moved up to fourth place in the Betfred Championship with a thrilling 26-24 victory at Sheffield Eagles.

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Knights weather late Sheffield storm to edge top six thriller

LIVE BLOG: Sheffield Eagles vs York Knights

LIVE BLOG: Sheffield Eagles vs York Knights

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LIVE BLOG: Sheffield Eagles vs York Knights

Knights boss Mark Applegarth is pleased to be able to welcome back Sam Cook, Ukuma Ta'ai and captain Liam Harris to contention this week.

Knights boss Mark Applegarth is pleased to be able to welcome back Sam Cook, Ukuma Ta'ai and captain Liam Harris to contention this week.

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Knights boss welcomes player boost amid short Sheffield turnaround

Charlie Severs will step away from rugby league after repeated shoulder injuries, Hull FC say.

Charlie Severs will step away from rugby league after repeated shoulder injuries, Hull FC say.

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Severs to step away from rugby league after repeated shoulder injuries

Captain Liam Harris is set for a return for the York Knights against Sheffield Eagles on Friday.

Captain Liam Harris is set for a return for the York Knights against Sheffield Eagles on Friday.

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Skipper Liam Harris back in contention as trio provide boost to Knights squad

Joe Law is loving his loan spell with the York Knights. Picture: Craig Hawkhead Photography

Joe Law is loving his loan spell with the York Knights. Picture: Craig Hawkhead Photography

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'I'm loving it' - Joe Law flourishing in Knights loan environment

Mark Applegarth believes York Knights can learn lessons from their 20-4 defeat at Wakefield ahead of tough fixtures against Sheffield and Featherstone.

Mark Applegarth believes York Knights can learn lessons from their 20-4 defeat at Wakefield ahead of tough fixtures against Sheffield and Featherstone.

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Wakefield defeat 'a good lesson' for Knights amid play-off push

York Knights came up just short despite a battling performance at League Leaders' Shield winners Wakefield.

York Knights came up just short despite a battling performance at League Leaders' Shield winners Wakefield.

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Trinity halt Knights' winning streak despite valiant effort

LIVE BLOG: Wakefield Trinity vs York Knights

LIVE BLOG: Wakefield Trinity vs York Knights

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LIVE BLOG: Wakefield Trinity vs York Knights

AJ Towse has been ruled out of York Knights' clash at Wakefield Trinity on Sunday with concussion.

AJ Towse has been ruled out of York Knights' clash at Wakefield Trinity on Sunday with concussion.

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Towse ruled out of Knights' trip to Wakefield with concussion

Jordan Thompson is back in contention for York Knights against Wakefield after serving a two-match ban.

Jordan Thompson is back in contention for York Knights against Wakefield after serving a two-match ban.

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Thompson hands Knights a Trinity boost but Valkyrie name just 17-player squad

York Knights' Jacob Gannon has escaped any further punishment following his red card against Widnes last weekend.

York Knights' Jacob Gannon has escaped any further punishment following his red card against Widnes last weekend.

Gannon escapes further red card punishment after "inconclusive footage"

York Knights boss Mark Applegarth has backed Wakefield Trinity loanee Joe Law to have a bright future in the sport.

York Knights boss Mark Applegarth has backed Wakefield Trinity loanee Joe Law to have a bright future in the sport.

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Knights boss backs Law to become a 'top centre' after bright start to Trinity loan

Mark Applegarth lauded York Knights' desire and togetherness as they ground out victory at Widnes Vikings.

Mark Applegarth lauded York Knights' desire and togetherness as they ground out victory at Widnes Vikings.

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Applegarth lauds Knights' desire and togetherness to grind out victory at Widnes

York Knights moved into the Betfred Championship play-off places with a hard-fought 12-6 win at Widnes Vikngs.

York Knights moved into the Betfred Championship play-off places with a hard-fought 12-6 win at Widnes Vikngs.

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12-man Knights move into top six with hard-fought win at Widnes

LIVE BLOG: Widnes Vikings vs York Knights

LIVE BLOG: Widnes Vikings vs York Knights

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LIVE BLOG: Widnes Vikings vs York Knights

Sam Cook, Jesse Dee and Liam Harris could provide York Knights with a timely player boost over the coming weeks in their push for the play-offs.

Sam Cook, Jesse Dee and Liam Harris could provide York Knights with a timely player boost over the coming weeks in their push for the play-offs.

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'Reinforcements around the corner' as Knights set for timely player boost

Centre Jesse Dee is back in York Knights contention for the first time since the beginning of June after a ruptured bicep.

Centre Jesse Dee is back in York Knights contention for the first time since the beginning of June after a ruptured bicep.

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Dee returns to Knights contention for first time since June ahead of Widnes trip

Will Jubb (left) reflects on becoming York Knights' second-highest appearance maker in the summer era.

Will Jubb (left) reflects on becoming York Knights' second-highest appearance maker in the summer era.

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'It's a very special moment' - Jubb on Knights appearance milestone at Whitehaven

Mark Applegarth is relishing York Knights’ tricky end to the Betfred Championship season.

Mark Applegarth is relishing York Knights’ tricky end to the Betfred Championship season.

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Applegarth relishing Knights' tricky Championship run-in

York Knights boss Mark Applegarth is 'gutted' to lose prop Ronan Michael to Championship rivals Bradford Bulls at the end of the season.

York Knights boss Mark Applegarth is 'gutted' to lose prop Ronan Michael to Championship rivals Bradford Bulls at the end of the season.

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Knights boss 'gutted' to lose Michael to rivals Bulls

Mark Applegarth was delighted as York Knights kept a clean sheet at Whitehaven.

Mark Applegarth was delighted as York Knights kept a clean sheet at Whitehaven.

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'It was a tough, gritty win' - Knights boss pleased to keep clean sheet at Whitehaven

Nikau Williams marked his 100th career appearance with a hat-trick against former club Whitehaven

Nikau Williams marked his 100th career appearance with a hat-trick against former club Whitehaven

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Williams marks milestone with hat-trick as Knights cruise past Whitehaven

LIVE BLOG: Whitehaven vs York Knights

LIVE BLOG: Whitehaven vs York Knights

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LIVE BLOG: Whitehaven vs York Knights

York Knights boss Mark Applegarth hopes his side will not play the occasion at Whitehaven, and has called for more stability within the sport

York Knights boss Mark Applegarth hopes his side will not play the occasion at Whitehaven, and has called for more stability within the sport

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Applegarth challenges Knights to 'not play the occasion' at Whitehaven

Tom Lineham & Rhiannion Marshall are in contention to return for York Knights and York Valkyrie this week.

Tom Lineham & Rhiannion Marshall are in contention to return for York Knights and York Valkyrie this week.

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Lineham & Marshall set for first minutes since May as Knights & Valkyrie name squads

Irish prop Ronan Michael will leave York Knights to join Bradford Bulls at the end of the season.

Irish prop Ronan Michael will leave York Knights to join Bradford Bulls at the end of the season.

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Michael to depart Knights for Bulls at end of campaign

Will Dagger has been ruled out of York Knights' trip to Whitehaven on Sunday with a calf injury.

Will Dagger has been ruled out of York Knights' trip to Whitehaven on Sunday with a calf injury.

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Dagger ruled out of Knights' trip to Whitehaven through injury

York Knights boss Mark Applegarth credited the influence of half-backs Ata Hingano and Nikau Williams as Batley were put to the sword on Sunday.

York Knights boss Mark Applegarth credited the influence of half-backs Ata Hingano and Nikau Williams as Batley were put to the sword on Sunday.

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'They've got to have a license to play' - Applegarth on Knights' free-flowing rugby