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Gareth Fullerton

Belfast American football team gearing up for big Super Bowl weekend

The NI Razorbacks American Football team is gearing up for a big weekend of SuperBowl LVII fun and fundraising.

The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night at the State Farm Stadium.

But while all the action will be unfolding in Glendale, Arizona, there will be plenty of NFL entertainment happening thousands of miles across the Atlantic.

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The Razorbacks - who are based in Belfast - are hosting two events, starting with a 'Puppy Bowl' (doggy play day) on Saturday, February 11 at Doggie Play Belfast (3pm - 4.30pm).

That event will be in aid of Little China Rescue, which is a local charity who's aim is to stop dogs ending up sold as part of China's meat trade.

The on Sunday night the club will host its annual Super Bowl Party at Franklin's Sport Bar.

"It promises to be a great night. There will be plenty of promotions and a quiz for people to test their NFL knowledge," said a Razorbacks spokesperson.

"There will be other entertainment like Beer Pong (official table), party games and giveaways, as well as tailgate food promos.

"On the night we will be having a charity raffle in aid of the Big C Foundation which the team is ambassadors for. The charity was set up in memory of Callum Rennie who sadly died of cancer.

"Callum's dad and big brother Lewis are massive NFL fans. The Razorbacks have retired their number 1 jersey in memory of Callum.

"Q Radios Dylan McKee who is a fellow ambassador for the Big C Foundation will be Master of Ceremonies for the pre game entertainment.

"The event will also have the Belfast Knights American Football Team and Belfast City Lions Flag Football Team in attendance which should really shine a light on Belfast's American Football scene."

Anyone fancy attending either of the events - or both - can buy tickets HERE

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