3 Jun 2023
Matchday pack - Magic Weekend

Magic Weekend returns to Newcastle this weekend, with the Rhinos rounding off day one of the event against Castleford Tigers in an all-Yorkshire clash at St James' Park, kick off 6pm.
Here is the matchday pack with all the info ahead of tonight's game:
Fixture roundup
Saturday
Salford Red Devils vs Hull KR (KO 1.30pm)
Wigan Warriors vs Catalans Dragons (KO 3.45pm)
Leeds Rhinos vs Castleford Tigers (KO 6pm)
Sunday
Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Leopards (KO 12pm)
St Helens vs Huddersfield Giants (KO 2.15pm)
Hull FC vs Warrington Wolves (KO 4.30pm)
Team News
Rhinos 21-man squad
- Blake Austin and James Bentley are both back from injury for the Rhinos. Austin has missed the last two games in all competitions, whilst Bentley has completed his return to play protocol after a concussion against Wigan at the DW Stadium.
- Leon Ruan keeps his place in the 21-man squad alongside
- Full back Alfie Edgell, who won last year's Academy Grand Final with Leeds, could make his club and Super League debut. He has played most of his Rugby in the Reserves this season.
- Aidan Sezer, Harry Newman and Morgan Gannon drop out through injury.
Tigers 21-man squad
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Form book
Magic Weekend Record: P15-W9-L6-D0
Last ten Magic Weekend matches
Rhinos 34 Tigers 20 (Newcastle, 2022)
Rhinos 25 Hull FC 24 (Newcastle, 2021)
Rhinos 24 London Broncos 22 (Anfield, 2019)
Castleford 38 Rhinos 10 (Newcastle, 2018)
Castleford 29 Rhinos 18 (Newcastle, 2017)
Wigan 40 Rhinos 8 (Newcastle, 2016)
Wigan 27 Rhinos 12 (Newcastle, 2015)
Wigan 18 Rhinos 14 (Ethiad, 2014)
Wigan 20 Rhinos 16 (Ethiad, 2013)
Rhinos 37 Bradford 22 (Ethiad, 2012)
Read about Leeds' history at Magic Weekend here.
Magic Weekend Record vs Tigers: P3-W1-L2-D0
Most tries scored by a Leeds player vs Tigers: Danny McGuire/Ryan Hall (23 tries)
Last Leeds win at Magic Weekend:
How to follow the games
Here are the ways fans can follow this weekend's game:
TV/Radio broadcast
Sky Sports | Both matches are live on the Arena channel (On air from at 5.30pm) |
BBC Radio Leeds | West Yorkshire Sport Coverage of the men's game (On air from 7pm) |
Talksport 2 | Live from 5.45pm. Listen here |
Social Media
Keep up to date with the latest news and updates by making sure you follow the Rhinos on our social media accounts.