Newcastle upon Tyne will play host to tens of thousands of rugby league fans - as the Magic Weekend event lands at St James' Park once again this weekend.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/food-hygiene-roker-seaburn-ratings-26997741

The future of rugby league’s Magic Weekend could be determined by the end of this month as negotiations for the sport’s next television rights deal near a conclusion.

Source: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/magic-weekend-future-close-to-being-resolved-as-broadcasting-negotiations-near-conclusion-4168994

The new partnership, which will total around 170 games each year across Sky Sports channels and platforms, will include Magic Weekend fixtures, play-offs and all three Grand Finals - Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair.

Source: https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby-league/sky-sports-confirm-historic-new-deal-with-every-super-league-game-set-to-be-broadcast-live-4372429