YORK City Knights overcame the sending off of Jordan Ross to beat Swinton Lions 48-42 in Championship One.

Ryan Esders scored a hat-trick of tries on his return to the Knights ranks, while Tom Lineham scored twice to add to touch downs for Chris Thorman, Matt Duckworth, Jack Lee and Danny Allan.

Danny Ratcliffe added six goals.

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