Magic Weekend is back on the Toon in 2025

Ahead of the Rhinos' clash with the Robins, here's your match preview:

Opposition Overview

After a consistent start to the 2025 campaign, St Helens' recent form has swung the opposite way as the Red Vee travel to take on the Rhinos on Saturday after defeats to Wigan and Warrington in the last two weeks.

In his third season as head coach of Saints, Paul Wellens looked to have banished any demons from 2024 as the club made a strong start to their Super League campaign with wins over Salford, Castleford and Wakefield during which they scored 154 points and conceded only 12. A first loss of the year to Hull KR saw them respond in the Challenge Cup against Leeds, but the Red Vee have struggled for consistency since. They've lost out to Warrington three times (twice in the league and once in the Cup) as well as Wigan in a 24-14 loss, but have managed to keep their place in the top six with results against Catalans and Wakefield.

As Paul Wellens tries to steer his side back towards success, the side look to channel their recent history at Magic, which has seen them win three of their last five meetings in Super League's highlight weekend of the year. Apart from last year's loss to Wigan at Elland Road, they have wins over the Warriors, Huddersfield (twice), Castleford, Widnes, Hull FC and Warrington in the last decade at the event, and add a new opponent in Leeds in 2025.

New half back Tristan Sailor leads the club in tries and assists whilst Jack Welsby continues to be the star name in the lineup with the most carries and second most metres in the competition so far in 2025. The Red Vee are also being patient with the likes of Harry Robertson, George Whitby and Dayon Sambou who have progressed through the club's pathway and played plenty of minutes in Super League this season.

Last Five Leeds Magic Weekend Results

2024 - Rhinos 6 Warrington 24

2023 - Rhinos 24 Castleford 26

2022 - Rhinos 34 Castleford 20

2021 - Rhinos 25 Hull FC 24

2019 - Rhinos 24 London 22

Round Nine Form

Rhinos

Saints

Highlights - Rhinos vs Warrington (Magic 2024)

Don't miss Magic Weekend

Magic Weekend will celebrate its 18th birthday in 2025 and will return to the first May Bank Holiday, just as when it was launched in Cardiff in 2007 as a trailblazing concept for Rugby League and for British sport.

Adult tickets start at just £30 for the day, with 2025 Season, Flexi and Supporter Members receiving a further 50% off their own ticket. Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk or over the phone on 0371 413 1315 (please check opening times here) Not a 2025 Member yet? You can sign up for a Season, Flexi or Supporter Membership now to receive 50% off your Magic Tickets. Membership prices start from only £30. More information on Membership types and prices can be found here.