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Wigan ‘appalled’ by online racist abuse aimed at Junior Nsemba after Magic Weekend win

Wigan have condemned the abuse directed at Junior Nsemba

The Independent UK

‘Appalled’ Wigan report racial abuse aimed at Nsemba after Magic Weekend

Wigan Warriors have reported the racial abuse suffered by Junior Nsemba after Super League’s Magic Weekend to the police

The Guardian - UK

Leeds keep foot on the gas with Magic Weekend enjoying timely renaissance

Leeds Rhinos beat Bradford 50-16 to maintain a four-point Super League lead, leaving the chasing pack to jostle for second place

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Super League’s summer roadshow saves itself with Magic Weekend at Everton

After talk of shelving Magic Weekend, 80,000 are set to descend on Merseyside this weekend to watch an entire round of fixtures over two days

The Guardian - UK

Wigan step up on Magic Weekend’s welcome return to St James’ Park

Wolves were edged out and Huddersfield picked up first win but biggest victory is word that Newcastle will host again

The Guardian - UK

Magic Weekend brings a divided sport together – for 48 hours at least

All 12 Super League clubs take the field at St James’ Park in Magic Weekend but away from the pitch the structure of the sport in England is under discussion

The Guardian - UK

Super League stars excited for return of Magic Weekend to Newcastle

The event is now guaranteed to remain in the north east for at least the next three years.

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‘Geordie Shore’ put Newcastle on map for Herman Ese’ese ahead of Magic Weekend

The Black and Whites are in action at St James’ Park when they come up against Huddersfield on Sunday.

The Independent UK

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

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

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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

Daily Mirror

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

Leeds Live

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

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

Daily Mirror

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

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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

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Mirror

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

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