YORK City Knights suffered a 44-34 defeat at Rochdale Hornets in Championship One.

The Knights, who trailed 26-22 at half-time, scored tries through Lee Waterman (2), Jack Lee, Brett Waller (2) and Dennis Tuffour. Waterman kicked four goals and Joe McLocklan one.

The defeat leaves York in seventh place, nine points adrift of leaders Hunslet Hawks after five wins and six defeats in their 11 games.

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