York Knights recruit Bennison, Sangare and Wood

Justin Sangare celebrates scoring a try for Salford Red DevilsImage source, Swpix.com
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Justin Sangare scored four tries in 23 Super League appearances for Salford Red Devils in 2025

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York Knights have signed Salford Red Devils prop Justin Sangare and St Helens winger Jon Bennison.

Sangare, a 27-year-old France international, made 24 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils in 2025.

Bennison, 22, played 80 league games for Saints, scoring 21 tries and was a Grand Final winner with them in 2022.

"I'm absolutely delighted to be joining York," he told the club's website., external

"It's a very exciting time to join the club and keep building on the great success this team has already had."

The Championship Grand Final runners-up have now added three players from Super League this week after Castleford centre Sam Wood signed on Monday.

The Knights will find out if they have secured a place in next year's expanded 14-team Super League later this week.

York have not confirmed the length of contract Sangare, Wood or Bennison have signed.

Jon Bennison carrying the ball under his right arm for St HelensImage source, SWPix
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Jon Bennison's final appearance for St Helens was in their play-off semi-final defeat to Hull KR

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