2021 Dacia Magic Weekend
The Dacia Magic Weekend has been confirmed for the 4th and 5th of September at St. James’ Park, the home of Newcastle United. There is some hope that given the governments latest COVID guidelines that fans will be able to attend the fantastic event where fans of every team can mingle and enjoy a festival of rugby league.
Here are the fixtures for the weekend.
Saturday — Castleford Tigers vs Salford Red Devils
Saint Helens vs Catalans Dragons
Leeds Rhinos vs Hull FC
The opening days games will see former Salford fullback line up against his old team for the Castleford Tigers. Saints will be looking to continue their recent run of dominance over the Dragons from the south of France, they will need to keep a hold of Aussie cross code star to boost their chances. The final game of the opening days sees two old Yorkshire rivals clash in Leeds Rhinos and Hull FC, a clash to look forward to will be the Rhinos star New Zealand international recruit Zane Tetevano coming up against fellow kiwi loose forward Ligi Sao.
Sunday- Huddersfield Giants vs Wakefield Trinity
Wigan Warriors vs Warrington Wolves
Leigh Centurions vs Hull KR
Sunday’s games will see the Huddersfield Giants under the tutelage of Ian Watson up against Chris Chester’s Wakefield side. One matchup to look forward to is the battle of 2 players who may be competing for the same International jersey in Tom Johnstone and Jermaine McGillvary. Arguably the tie of the round is Wigan and Warrington who both has match winners all over the pitch, both teams have desires of getting to Old Trafford for the Grand Final this season. Super League newcomers Leigh Centurions have a tough game against a much-improved Hull Kingston Rovers under the very experienced Australian Tony Smith.
