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Nicole Goodwin

Thousands travel to Newcastle for Rugby Super League's Magic Weekend at St James' Park

Newcastle's St James' Park switched football for rugby this weekend as it played host to the Rugby Super League's Magic Weekend.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on the city over the weekend to enjoy one of the six games to be held at the ground throughout Saturday and Sunday.

And while the first game, Salford Red Devils vs Hull KR, kicked off at 1.30pm, people had already headed to St James' Park hours before the game to soak up the incredible atmosphere in the Toon.

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