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Charlie Bennett

Wor Flags to produce ‘spectacular’ St James’ Park display for Rugby League World Cup opener

Newcastle United supporter group Wor Flags will bring St James’ Park to life for the Rugby League World Cup in October. Volunteers work tirelessly - and sometimes through the night - before each Magpies home game to help electrify the atmosphere inside the ground.

Iconic displays have been the norm since the group was founded in 2016. Since the Saudi-backed takeover was approved last year, pre-match rituals have been turned up a notch and earned the seal of approval from Eddie Howe.

Before May’s 2-0 triumph over Arsenal, Wor Flags planned their biggest performance yet as all four corners of St James’ Park produced a spine-tingling display that buoyed the players on the pitch. Over 1,200 Toon supporters donate monthly to help fund the sea of black and white before kick-off.

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