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The Latest Breaking News from Magic Weekend

Catalans Dragons player cleared of biting after Super League Magic Weekend incident

Cesar Rouge was accused of biting by Hull KR player Mike Lewis during the clash between the two clubs at Elland Road

The Independent UK

Elland Road’s Magic Weekend falls flat but profit margins offer hope for future

A low attendance suggests Leeds did not embrace Magic Weekend but the event ended up in the black

The Guardian - UK

Magic Weekend here to stay, says rugby league commercial chief

The two-day showcase had been viewed as a potential casualty of the sport’s link-up with IMG.

The Independent UK

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Wigan bounce back with Magic Weekend win over St Helens

Wigan went back to the top of the Super League table for at least 24 hours after they beat St Helens 20-0 at Magic Weekend

The Guardian - UK

There might be no way back for Magic Weekend if Elland Road flops as host

Newcastle has been the pick of previous host venues but the fixtures in Leeds at least offer hope of thrills on the pitch

The Guardian - UK

Council 'fully committed' to bringing rugby league's Magic Weekend back to Newcastle in 2024

The future of the showpiece event, held seven times at St James’ Park since 2015, had been in question under plans for a restructure of the sport

Chronicle Live

Huddersfield Giants boss Ian Watson admits he is "embracing" tough spell

Watson's side have lost five of their last six matches, including a season-worst hammering by St Helens at Magic Weekend, before heading to joint-leaders Warrington Wolves on Saturday but he remains defiant

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Super League would be foolish to bin Magic Weekend - it's still magic and always will be

Nigel Wiskar heads into the heart of Betfred Super League's Magic Weekend at Newcastle's St James' Park and discovers why the love for the event is as strong as ever - win, lose, draw or while wearing inflatable lime green suits

Daily Mirror

Super League treatment room with Leeds and Wakefield depleted ahead of crunch bout

We take a look at the injury room after Magic Weekend.

Leeds Live

Hull's Josh Griffin "turns back clock" with match-winning hat-trick against Warrington

Second-row, 33, scores a quickfire treble as Tony Smith's side stun title hopefuls with incredible turnaround at Magic Weekend

Daily Mirror

St Helens revive Super League hopes with Magic Weekend future in balance

IMG will decide soon on whether Magic Weekend will continue but the champions, St Helens, used the occasion to beat Huddersfield 48-6

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle United and city council set for key talks as Magic Weekend return teased

The 2023 staging of rugby league's Magic Weekend at St James' Park was expected to be the final one before the event was scrapped, but that may not now be the case

Chronicle Live

Magic Weekend attendance up as St James' Park boasts rugby league record

The Magic Weekend at St James' Park saw an increase in attendance this year despite train strikes and travel issues for fans

Chronicle Live

Paul Wellens confident St Helens can challenge for fifth Super League crown

Tommy Makinson starred with four tries in an individual Magic Weekend record of 28 points.

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St Helens boss Paul Wellens lauds world-class Tommy Makinson as Huddersfield thrashed

The England winger grabbed 28 points as the champions inflicted a season-worst 48-6 hammering on hapless Huddersfield Giants at Magic Weekend

Leeds Live

Rohan Smith bemoans 'flopathon' after dissecting Leeds Rhinos' defeat

The Leeds Rhinos head coach spoke to the media following the Magic Weekend loss.

Daily Mirror

Tom Johnstone labelled "unbelievable" as Catalans Dragons go top of Super League

Ex-Wakefield winger scores his third hat-trick of the season as Catalans walloped Wigan 46-22 at Magic Weekend in Newcastle, prompting talk of a long-awaited England recall

Daily Mirror

Salford Red Devils boss Paul Rowley explains why Ryan Brierley follows him everywhere

Scotland full-back, 31, was influential as Salford twice hit back to beat Hull KR at Magic Weekend - prompting more talk of him switching to England

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Chronicle Live

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

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

Leeds Live

Leeds Rhinos' predicted Magic Weekend team with fullback decision to be made

The Rhinos take on Castleford Tigers.

Daily Mirror

Arthur Mourgue opens door to NRL switch as Catalans eye historic Grand Final spot

Dragons take on Wigan at Magic Weekend and while Mourgue, 24, has just signed a new deal he admits he would be keen to playing in the NRL in the future

Chronicle Live

Magic Weekend could return to Newcastle in 2024 after plans to overturn format are scrapped

The news comes as rugby league fans begin to descent upon the North East for the 16th annual edition of the two-day event

The Independent UK

Magic Weekend set to return in 2024 after plans to scrap format are overturned

IMG had previously announced its intention to axe the event, which was first held in Cardiff in 2007.

Daily Mirror

Security ramped up at sporting spectaculars over fears of more protests this weekend

Officials at the FA Cup Final, the Epsom Derby, Rugby League's Magic Weekend, and the England v Ireland cricket test match will be on full alert

The Independent UK

Newcastle fan Sam Luckley ‘buzzing’ for another Magic Weekend at St James’ Park

The Hull KR prop has featured in Super League’s showcase event twice previously for Salford.

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