Barrie McDermott takes a take a look at what is about to be one other occasion weekend as Tremendous League’s Magic Weekend returns to Newcastle…
After a pulsating spherical of Tremendous League motion final week, pleasure is already constructing for among the best weekends within the rugby league calendar – Magic Weekend 2025 – and as soon as once more, it is heading again to the enduring St James’ Park.
Newcastle will throw open its arms to rugby league followers from each nook of the nation (and past!), creating that sensible carnival environment solely Magic can ship.
Saturday Might 3 and Sunday Might 4 guarantees to be two days of full-throttle motion, ardour and reminiscences.
A metropolis that lives and breathes rugby league
If you happen to’ve been earlier than, you realize: Newcastle lives and breathes it for the weekend.
From the fan zone outdoors St James’ to the buzzing streets across the metropolis, followers flood in from each membership. All over the place you look you will notice followers with scarves on, songs being sung, and flags flying.
It’s not simply in regards to the video games, it’s in regards to the individuals, the laughter, the drama, the neighborhood. We at all times say it is a neighborhood recreation.
Magic Weekend is not only a fixture listing, it is an expertise.
2025 is shaping as much as be one of many largest but with the Tremendous League desk trying prefer it might find yourself nearer than ever. Convey your colors, convey your voice, convey your ardour, as a result of Magic is almost right here.
Six blockbuster video games; one unimaginable stadium
The road-up? It is unreal. There’s rivalries, rematches, and large statements ready to be made:
Saturday: All matches on Sky Sports activities Motion:
Leigh Leopards vs Catalans Dragons (2.30pm, KO 3pm)
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Tremendous League highlights between Catalans Dragons and Wakefield Trinity
Leigh are unbeaten at Magic. Catalans are determined to stamp their authority. This might set the tone for the entire weekend.
Catalans are available after a giant golden-point win over Wakefield and Leigh with a dominant one over struggling Salford, so it is a probability for each to indicate simply why they need to be thought of contenders.
Hull KR vs Salford Purple Devils (5pm, KO 5.15pm)
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Jon Wilkin doesn’t consider the 2 pink playing cards handed within the Tremendous League recreation between Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR had been warranted
Two of the league’s entertainers conflict. Anticipate fireworks, offloads, and perhaps a little bit of chaos.
In fact, Hull KR go into this match because the clear favourites, proper on the high of the league and the dominant pressure for the time being. Salford will present coronary heart and dedication although.
St Helens vs Leeds Rhinos (7.15pm, KO 7.30pm)
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Highlights of Warrington Wolves in opposition to St Helens within the Tremendous League
Saints and Rhinos assembly at Magic – for the primary time ever! Two golf equipment with actual historical past, a variety of pleasure, and many to show.
St Helens have been massively struggling to place in performances whereas Leeds are placing in performances however not fairly getting the consequence.
Each side will need to make their mark so count on two previous enemies to placed on a present.
Sunday: All matches on Sky Sports activities Motion
Huddersfield Giants vs Hull FC (12.30pm, KO 1pm)
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Highlights of the Tremendous League match between Hull FC and Wigan Warriors
Two sides looking for a spark. Will Huddersfield’s younger stars shine, or will Hull FC’s loyal following raise them to one thing particular?
The Giants nonetheless should not have a win this season and know they should change that and quick. Hull, who come into this conflict on the again of a heavy loss to Wigan, are assured and know they’ll battle with the league’s high boys this yr.
John Cartwright’s aspect will really feel they’ll get again to profitable methods.
Wigan Warriors vs Warrington Wolves (3pm, 3.15pm KO)
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Highlights of Wigan Warriors’ win over Warrington Wolves in Las Vegas
A rematch of final yr’s Problem Cup remaining. No love misplaced right here. Anticipate depth, physicality, and actual fireworks.
Wigan completely dominated Warrington in Las Vegas in what was a blockbuster conflict so the Wolves might be desirous to get their very own again.
Sam Burgess’s aspect are down on troops however as they confirmed in opposition to St Helens, they won’t be missing in coronary heart or spirit.
Castleford Tigers vs Wakefield Trinity (5.15pm. KO 5.30pm)
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Highlights of Wakefield Trinity’s derby with Castleford Tigers within the Tremendous League
Wakefield are again and there is no larger solution to announce it than dealing with their fiercest rivals. Anticipate pure ardour to shut the weekend.
They placed on an distinctive battle only a few rounds in the past, Wakefield profitable by golden level and either side will understand how significant a win on this fixture may be for his or her season.
Spherical 10 – Magic Weekend
Saturday Might 3 – all solely dwell on Sky Sports activities
Leigh vs Catalans – 3pm
Hull KR vs Salford – 5.15pm
St Helens vs Leeds – 7.30pm
Sunday 4th Might – all solely dwell on Sky Sports activities
Huddersfield vs Hull FC – 1pm
Wigan vs Warrington – 3.15pm
Castleford vs Wakefield – 5.30pm
Sky Sports activities will once more present each recreation of Tremendous League dwell this season – together with two matches in every spherical solely dwell, with the remaining 4 matches every week proven on Sky Sports activities+ through the pink button.
