63,269 reasons why Magic Weekend shouldn’t be scrapped
It is still yet decided if Magic Weekend will continue into 2024, or if the 2023 event in Newcastle will be the last ever upon IMG’s future plans.
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Magic Weekend: Five things we learned from Day One
From silky Salford to Castleford’s sigh of relief, here are five things we learned from the opening day of the 2023 Magic Weekend at St James’ Park.
Warrington player Jake Lindsay living his dreams through the Learning Disability Super League
Playing Rugby League for his beloved Warrington Wolves and developing his passion for media with some of the sport’s biggest stars – Jake Lindsay, is living his dreams, with the ...
List of players due to celebrate milestones at 2023 Magic Weekend
What better way to reach a career milestone than in front of a big crowd at Magic Weekend.
Magic Weekend set to return in 2024 after clubs fight to save it
Super League clubs are set to win their fight to earn Magic Weekend a reprieve as they converge on St James’s Park for the 16th edition of the six-game, two-day ...
Ranked: Super League clubs by their record at Magic Weekend
We’re heading for the 16th edition of Magic Weekend as an entire round of Super League fixtures is played at St James’ Park in Newcastle.
Magic round sell out in NRL has Super League fans asking the same question
The NRL’s Magic round kicked off on Friday to news that the three-day event at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane has sold out.
RFL response as rail strikes to hit Magic Weekend
Magic Weekend is one of a number of sporting events due to be hit by planned rail strikes in the coming months.
Editor’s column: Magic Weekend cards highlight nearly impossible job for referees
If you’re sick of the inconsistencies relating to cards, bans and the disciplinary, spare a thought for the men in the middle.
How the 2022 Magic Weekend attendance compares to previous years
The total attendance of 62,154 for the 2022 Magic Weekend in Newcastle was a steady improvement on last year.
Where and when should Magic Weekend be in 2023?
After a sixth successful staging of the event, Newcastle’s St James’ Park looks favourite to host Magic Weekend again in 2023.
The entertainment business: How data is crucial to keeping RL’s best players on the pitch
The Magic Weekend will provide fans with a glimpse to some of the insights that clubs are hoping will help keep their best players on the pitch.
Challenge Cup v Magic Weekend: Can they continue to co-exist?
As we prepare for the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup, it is now less than 100 days until Magic Weekend.
Magic Weekend 2022: Dates, times and fixtures confirmed for Super League showpiece
Super League have confirmed details for the 2022 Magic Weekend, with Newcastle’s St James’ Park hosting the showpiece again.
Editor’s column: Naff kits, empty seats & unbelievable drama
There were a few stories of people having left day one of Magic Weekend after 75 minutes of Catalans’ dramatic win over St Helens.
WIN: Two hospitality tickets to the Dacia Magic Weekend with Batchelors Peas
Batchelors Peas, the UK’s favourite canned peas brand and official sponsor of the Dacia Magic Weekend, have two hospitality tickets for the event up for grabs for Love Rugby League ...
Magic Weekend kick-off times confirmed
Super League have confirmed the kick-off times for this year’s Magic Weekend.
Super League season to be reduced, Magic Weekend faces delay
Newcastle United have been asked if they could host the Magic Weekend later in the year as Super League grapples with the complexities of another coronavirus hit season.
Sky Sports to show six retro Magic matches this weekend
Sky Sports will show six retro Magic Weekend matches from over the years this weekend.
Sky Sports to show six Magic Weekend classics in May
Sky Sports have announce they will show six Magic Weekend classics over the weekend of May 23-24.
Super League confirm postponement of Magic Weekend
Super League have confirmed Magic Weekend has been postponed – but they are still keen on the event taking place in 2020.
Super League preparing to scrap Magic Weekend
The Magic Weekend is looking increasingly likely to be scrapped as Super League chiefs try to plan how the resumed season might pan out.
Expansionist blog: Alnwick on the move as North East rugby league continues to grow
A genuine legacy of the Magic Weekend can be found in the North East, as rugby league continues to develop at pace at grassroots level.
Readers’ Awards 2019: Flop of the Year
The snowflake generation might be critical of such an award, but sometimes things that go wrong must be acknowledged, and you’ve had your say.
Mailbox: Play Challenge Cup games at Magic Weekend
In the latest mailbox, Joe Karkoszka suggests a major change to Magic Weekend.
Illness causes postponement of Toulouse game at French Magic Weekend
The first game of day two at the French Magic Weekend in Carcassonne has been postponed due to illness in the Toulouse camp.
Rugby League Today: Magic Weekend fixtures, GB ref criticised & teams qualify for World Cup
It was a busy weekend of international rugby league.
2020 Magic Weekend fixtures revealed
The fixtures for the 2020 Magic Weekend at St James’ Park have been revealed.