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York Knights is a rugby league club in York, North Yorkshire, founded in 1868. It is a historic North Yorkshire club rebanded as the Knights, with ambitions to reach Super League from LNER Community Stadium.
It is one of four rugby league clubs we list in North Yorkshire.
York Knights is a rugby league club in York, North Yorkshire, founded in 1868. In 2026 the club plays in Super League, the top tier of rugby league.
| Official name | York Knights |
|---|---|
| Code | Rugby league |
| Based in | York, North Yorkshire |
| Founded | 1868 |
| Competition (2026) | Super League |
| Governing body | Rugby Football League (RFL) |
| Contact | See Join & Contact |
| Area guide | Rugby clubs in North Yorkshire |
York Knights dates from 1868, before the 1895 split that created the Northern Union. That breakaway, agreed in Huddersfield, became the game we now call rugby league.
Compare every club, league and training night in our guide to rugby clubs in North Yorkshire.
In total, North Yorkshire has four rugby league clubs in our directory.
We don't hold direct contact details for York Knights yet. You can find the club through the Rugby Football League or by searching for its name on social media.
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In 2026 York Knights plays in Super League, the top tier of rugby league. See how the rugby league competitions work.
The club calls York, North Yorkshire home. Use the Google Maps link on this page for directions.
York Knights was founded in 1868.
Ask the club about its next training session. The Join & Contact section on this page shows the best way to reach York Knights.
Nearby clubs in our directory include New Earswick All Blacks ARLFC, Heworth ARLFC and Scarborough Pirates ARLFC. Each has its own profile below.
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