Leeds Rhinos claimed a headline-grabbing win over old adversaries St Helens in the final game of day one at Super League’s Magic Weekend
There were also victories for Leigh Leopards and leaders Hull Kingston Rovers at Newcastle United’s iconic home at St James’ Park on Saturday
Day two saw Huddersfield Giants finally stop the rot with a much-needed win against Hull FC while Wigan Warriors and Wakefield Trinity also registered victories
Leeds legend and Sky Sports pundit Barrie McDermott gives Love Rugby League his Super League Team of the Week
Arthur Mourgue impressed yet again for Hull KR and Lachie Miller continued his fine form against St Helens on Saturday by finishing off a brilliant team try and defending strongly too
But I’m going to go for Jai Field because the Wigan man was simply superb in his team’s victory over Warrington
It was difficult to put a price on this victory for the Giants – a win on the board at the 10th time of asking
Swift fully played his part against his old club in yardage in particular
making a hugely impressive 133 metres in a superb shift
The Aussie centre is a class act and he made a big contribution to Wigan’s victory over Warrington on Sunday
Keighran racked up 143 metres and scored a try
It was obviously a very disappointing day for the Black and Whites
But Litten stood up well in a losing cause and was probably his team’s best player
Wakey absolutely trounced Cas Tigers and Walmsley took centre stage with a superb display to earn the man-of-the-match honours
He scored twice and was unlucky not to finish the game with a hat-trick
blessed with God-given talent and the ability to win games on his own
His influence during the first half in particular against Saints was huge and – while I queried the Rhinos’ design to sign Connor – he is more than proving his worth in the famous blue and amber jersey
I have been saying for a while that Jack needed to be playing regularly and he is now getting that opportunity
assured and controlled display from Sinfield Jr
with dad Kev and mum Jayne watching on proudly from the stands
The Geordie boy is living his best life – scoring a try at the home of his beloved Newcastle United and then doing the Alan Shearer celebration
That was the highlight of a strong all-round performance from the big front rower
Ipape was man of the match in Leigh’s thrilling win over Catalans and continues to prove so important to Adrian Lam’s team
Jez Litten deserves a mention too for his outstanding display in Hull KR’s win over Salford
What a performance by the prop and what a magic moment for his brilliant 70-metre try
the ambition to make that kind of break as a middle was simply sensational and capped a brilliant display by Faatili who scored twice
His Trinity team-mate Mike McMeeken also deserves a mention for another formidable display in the front row – what a signing he has been this season
Wakefield are a club on the rise and Jay Pitts quietly continues to be a consistently impressive performer in their ranks
And the thing about Pitts is that he’s been doing it for many years now – he’s one of the most underrated players in Super League
Gannon recently announced he is leaving Leeds at the end of the season to go to the NRL
But it is not affecting his performances in a Rhinos jersey and he was fantastic against Saints in defence and attack to show why he is so highly rated on both sides of the world
sweat and tears to his hometown club for so many years now
he was hugely instrumental in helping Luke Robinson’s men to victory over Hull FC
scoring a try and working tirelessly all game
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Muslim groups in Dewsbury and Wakefield have helped to raise £170,000 towards a new MRI suite for a local hospital
The money has been raised by Muslims for MRI – a network including 60 mosques in addition to businesses
charities and individuals from across Wakefield and Dewsbury – with their fundraising efforts helping towards a new MRI suite at Pinderfields Hospital
According to the Dewsbury Reporter, the money will go towards enhancing diagnostic services across the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust by funding advanced MRI equipment which will help reduce waiting times and improve outcomes for patients across the region
a celebratory event was held at Pinderfields Hospital
where members of Muslims for MRI were warmly welcomed by hospital staff and charity representatives
attendees were given a guided tour of the newly completed and now operational MRI suite
made possible in part thanks to their fundraising efforts
chair of MY Hospitals Charity and Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
said: “We are incredibly grateful to all those involved in the Muslims for MRI campaign for their outstanding support
“Their efforts have directly contributed to the creation of a modern
efficient MRI suite that will benefit thousands of patients each year
This is a true example of community generosity making a tangible difference.”
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This project brought people together from all walks of life to support the NHS
and it’s a moment of pride for our community to see the results of that unity and compassion.”
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WAKEFIELD rounded off Magic Weekend by making light work of bitter rivals Castleford with yet another Mike McMeeken-inspired display
The 30-year-old is getting better with age and the platform laid by the prop and his Wakefield counterpart Caius Faatili in the opening exchanges destroyed the Tigers’ resolve
Chris Atkin came off the bench to debut for Castleford
whilst George Lawler replaced the injured Jeremiah Simbiken in the back-row
Jake Trueman and Jack Croft all returned for Wakefield
with the likes of Renouf Atoni and Caleb Hamlin-Uele suffering injuries
To say Castleford were pinned in their half for the opening exchanges would be an understatement as terrific Trinity defence kept Danny McGuire’s men to limited yards
And that pressure finally told when Trueman gave Max Jowitt enough space on the last tackle to scythe through soft defence with nine minutes gone
Successive penalties against Castleford didn’t exactly help their cause – and neither did an unsuccessful captain’s challenge just twelve minutes in
this time with an extremely harsh call going in their favour as McMeeken picked up a loose ball – despite appearing to knock on – and cantered through to send over Faatili under the posts
Walmsley then went close but was forced into touch before Alex Mellor was held up by a desperate Walmsley tackle
Somehow video referee James Vella adjudged Mellor in touch and so handed Wakefield a 20-metre restart before Isaiah Vagana was lucky not to see yellow for a high shot on Dan Okoro
It took until 34 minutes and a Trinity error for the Tigers to finally register their first points off a scrum move that ended with Josh Simm finishing well
Rowan Milnes couldn’t convert but Castleford were back to 12-4
Trinity weren’t to be denied a third as half-time approached though as Walmsley produced an acrobatic finish with Innes Senior caught napping
Jowitt struck the post but Wakefield led 16-4 at the break
There was no let-up at the beginning of the second half either as an Okoro knock-on handed Wakefield a glorious chance – and a delightful Mason Lino kick found Tom Johnstone who dotted down with ballerina feet keeping him in the field of play
Jowitt converted expertly from the touchline
Walmsley almost had another moments later but this time the flying winger lost control in the act of leaping once more
Castleford punished that error when Sam Wood dived over after Daejarn Asi palmed back a Milnes kick on the hour
missed the extras with the Tigers behind 14 at 22-8
The electric Walmsley was enjoying a field day at times and his break and kick almost yielded more Trinity points
but Jowitt knocked on with the line begging
this time the Wakefield winger did it all himself with a beautiful finish after Harvey Smith had carved open Castleford down the middle
Jowitt couldn’t convert but he was on target moments later when Faatili rampaged 60 metres
flicking off a woeful Milnes tackle and rounding fullback Tex Hoy for a quite magnificent effort
GAMESTAR: Mike McMeeken is like a fine wine – getting better with age
GAMEBREAKER: Two Wakefield tries either side of half-time proved killer blows for Castleford
HIGHLIGHT REEL: Caius Faatili’s try eight minutes from time saw the prop rampage over from 60 metres
Five Super League players have been charged with offences from the Match Review Panel: but Hull FC prop Liam Knight is not one of them
Knight was sent off during Hull’s Magic Weekend defeat to Huddersfield on Sunday afternoon for a dangerous tackle on Giants back Sam Hewitt
The Australian was shown a straight red card seconds after Sam Eseh was sent to the sin-bin – leading to fears he would receive a hefty disciplinary charge
the Match Review Panel have decided he will face no further action for his tackle
The notes of that incident say: “Player comes in a reckless manner however contact is mainly all on the body and contact with the head is secondary and minimal
Player comes in front and arm is loose ready to wrap but impact of contact takes opponent away.”
Knight’s Hull team-mate Eseh has been charged
He was hit with Grade C Head Contact for a tackle on Matty English in the closing seconds of the first half
Huddersfield prop Tom Burgess was hit with a Grade B Late Contact charge
earning him three points on his disciplinary record
Wakefield’s Isaiah Vagana was charged with Grade B Head Contact
and given three penalty points – taking his total to 4.5 for the last 12 months
Giants pair Matty English and Sam Hewitt were also both charged with Grade B Dangerous Contact and given three penalty points
No players were suspended – with none reaching the threshold of six points
But it is the absence of Knight from the disciplinary sheet that will cause the biggest uproar and debate without question
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WHICH Super League stars make League Express’ Team of the Week
Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet – Catalans Dragons
A few wonder touches from Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet in defeat against Leigh
Lachlan Walmsley – Wakefield Trinity
Was terrific for Wakefield with two superb finishes and a try-saving tackle in the first-half against Castleford
Another devastating display from Hull KR’s number 3 against Salford
Made the difference on the edges for Wigan against Warrington
Came in due to injuries along the Leeds backline and performed admirably
Another game another fine Mikey Lewis performance
Another superb captain’s knock in the big win over Castleford
Strong as an ox for Leeds against St Helens
Another powerful performance from the veteran in a shock win over Hull
A debut to remember for Joe Ofahengaue in the tough win over Catalans
Proved more than an able deputy for the injured David Armstrong in the win over Catalans
Was irrepressible through the middle against Salford
George Flanagan – Huddersfield Giants
A superb display from the youngster against Hull FC
Wakefield Trinity boss Daryl Powell and Castleford Tigers counterpart Danny McGuire have both criticised the delays present in Super League at the minute after their Magic Weekend clash lasted longer than two hours
The meeting between the two West Yorkshire rivals at St James’ Park on Sunday night – which ended in a comfortable 32-8 Wakefield win – was the last game of the weekend
Numerous decisions were sent upstairs throughout by on-field referee Tom Grant to video referee James Vella
both Powell and McGuire had their say on those delays
with the main one coming for a tackle on Tigers forward Dan Okoro by Trinity’s Isaiah Vagana in the first half
Cas head coach McGuire was satisfied with that outcome when asked about it post-match
but was far from happy about the delays on the whole
He said: “Some of the stoppages are horrific
but we’re taking away any fatigue elements
“No player should be tired… when my players are telling me they’re tired
“There’s so many stoppages with the video referees and the game’s ugly at times
It’s taking what’s good about our game away from it
“Make a decision and get on with it.”
Since Trinity’s return to Super League
Powell hasn’t been shy in airing his frustrations with the video referee process
And while he shared McGuire’s anger at the delays again post-match
he believes the conversation has been done to death now
The veteran coach added: “I watched the NRL this morning
you watch them give a try and it’s either confirmed or they stop it then have a look at it
then at least there’s a chance for it (the game) to just carry on
even if you change it to that (in Super League)
“It’s tough for officials because our camera angles aren’t as good as they are in the NRL or other sports
so I reckon there’s a challenge there
“We keep shooting ourselves in the foot though really
we shouldn’t be talking about it as we are
whatever’s best for the sport and for the sepctators
Sometimes we’re looking at it 30 times
“I can tell on some of them after two looks
it’s something we’ve got to do better
but I’d like to stop talking about it
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Try scored for Castleford Tigers by Sam Wood
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Wakefield Trinity posted a dominant 32-8 Super League Magic Weekend victory over Castleford Tigers, bringing the curtain down on a two-day festival of rugby league at St James' Park in Newcastle.
Trinity scored six tries in the success through full-back Max Jowitt, prop Caius Faatili (two), right wing Lachlan Walmsley (two) and left wing Tom Johnstone.
Castleford could only respond with two unconverted tries on the day via wing Josh Simm and centre Sam Wood, as the Tigers disappointed with their performance.
The victory moves Wakefield on to 10 points in the standings, level with St Helens, Warrington Wolves and Catalans Dragons as their return Super League campaign continues to impress.
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If that score had much to do with good Trinity play, their second seven minutes later owed much to a slice of fortune: captain Mike McMeeken seeking to control a loose ball with his foot, bobbling possession backwards, and then setting off into the space before finding Faatili.
Outstanding defence from Walmsley to somehow hold the ball up in-goal as Alex Mellor dived to score halted Castleford's response, with Wakefield's Isaiah Vagana then extremely fortunate to avoid a card of some description having hit Daniel Okoro in the head with his shoulder.
In the 32nd minute, Castleford did get onto the scoreboard as Simm finished strongly in the right corner, but Rowan Milnes was unable to convert.
Three minutes from the end of the half, Wakefield's commanding lead was restored, though, as Walmsley flew in brilliantly in the corner for a finish of real quality.
That score left things 16-4 to Trinity at half-time, and just three minutes into the second half they extended that further as Johnstone claimed a well-weighted Mason Lino kick-pass in the corner to score.
Jowitt converted exceptionally for 22-4, and with Wakefield continuing to dictate play, Walmsley attempted his second acrobatic finish of the game, only for the Video Ref to spot him losing the ball in the act of scoring.
Castleford notched their second try on the hour mark as captain Wood slid in, but Wakefield were next to come close when Walmsley tore down the right and kicked inside, only for the chasing Jowitt to knock the ball on.
Wakey were not to be denied, though, and within moments had their fifth through Walmsley in the corner again after Harvey Smith made the telling break and Lino gorgeously drifted on a pass before looping one over to the right wing.
Faatili then lifted the Wakefield fans to their feet in the Leazes End courtesy of a remarkable break and score which started from within his own half and ended under the sticks.
Castleford Tigers head coach Danny McGuire told Sky Sports...
"I thought we were rubbish. We were soft. We got outmuscled, out-enthused. They were better in every department. It is really tough to take as a coach.
"Physically I thought we were really off it today. Consistency - falling in love with ourselves a bit because of one good performance.
"You have to do the hard things it takes to win and we didn't do that today. Didn't do any right things today. It is disappointing and frustrating.
"I am going to tell them what I feel and think. I have to be honest with them."
Wakefield Trinity head coach Daryl Powell told Sky Sports...
"I thought the boys were class today. We opened up and expressed ourselves as we got into the game.
"I thought the pack out there were phenomenal, they really dominated the game.
"The team overall were outstanding today."
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Wakefield Trinity have suffered a further double blow on the injury front with Renouf Atoni set to miss the next three months of action
and Caleb Hamlin-Uele also out for an unspecified period of time
Trinity are struggling with injuries in the pack in the early stages of the new season
and their woes have now been compounded further with the loss of two more key middles
Hamlin-Uele is struggling with a nerve problem
and Wakefield have to be patient and wait for that to settle down before he can return to action
there is no clear timeframe on how long that could be
But Atoni has picked up a calf problem which has now been definitively diagnosed
and will ensure he misses the next three months at a minimum
Powell said of the pair: “Caleb has got a nerve injury
I’ve had some of that myself in the recent past and it can take from a week to a fair while to come back
he’s looking like a 12-week plus injury
It’s disappointing for Renouf and for us
It’s adding up for us but we’ve got pretty decent depth in the middle – though it’s being challenged at the moment.”
there is some positive news for Wakefield – with half-back Jake Trueman ready to come back into the fray having struggled with a back problem for a number of weeks
That means Powell will be able to play two out-and-out half-backs alongside one another for the first time in several weeks
and the Wakefield coach insists Trueman is ready to go
Hopefully he can get into the game; he’s been training hard but not doing a lot of the stuff he’s needed to do on the field
“He’ll be fine with his fitness
Having two halves on the field and getting our spine something like will be great
That’s obviously a plus point.”
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Daryl Powell has the joy of welcoming a few bodies back to the Trinity squad ahead of Magic Weekend
A trip to Newcastle will see rivalries renewed as Trinity take on Castleford Tigers for the second time in three weeks
The game will close the Magic Weekend out on Sunday 4th May (KO: 5:30pm)
the two sides were split by a Mason Lino drop goal in a 13-12 win for the men in Red
White and Blue following a rallying comeback
A welcome sight for all Wakefield fans will be the return of Jake Trueman after a number of weeks out with a back injury with Matty Russell also recovering from a rib injury he sustained against Leigh Leopards in the Challenge Cup
Powell confirmed in the press this week that his side will be without the firepower up front of Renouf Atoni and Caleb Hamlin-Uele for the near future
Wakefield Trinity vs Castleford TigersDIY Kitchens StadiumThursday 17th April 2025Kick off: 8:00pm
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Wakefield Trinity have confirmed their 21-man squad for Rivals Round as they welcome Castleford Tigers to the DIY Kitchens Stadium
The game will take place on Thursday 17th April (KO: 8pm) with a huge crowd expected at Belle Vue for the clash
Ticket sales are well over 7,000 with another potential sell out incoming with the Hull KR and Hull FC game having already attracted capacity crowds
Trinity will be looking to break a run of 12 years without a league win on their home turf against their close rivals with the last Super League victory coming back in 2013
Daryl Powell has welcomed back Josh Griffin
who grabbed two tries for Wakefield in the last Super League game between the two sides in 2023
after the back rower recovered from a hamstring tweak
Jayden Myers drops out of the squad to make way for the veteran
Tickets for the game are still available from the Trinity Retail Store in the Ridings Shopping Centre or via our online ticket office here.
The stars of the future will be gathering in Wakefield next Wednesday (23 April) when the DIY Kitchens Stadium plays host to the 2025 inspiresport Champion Schools Year 11 and College Finals
Three titles will be up for grabs with the day kicking off at 1.15pm when Calderdale College (Halifax Panthers) face Priestley College (Warrington Wolves)
Girls’ colleges have been playing festivals at different venues across the North West and Yorkshire since January with points accrued across each event
the top two teams will face one another in a nine-a-side game next Wednesday to determine this year’s champion
St Benedict’s Catholic High School (Cumbria) are set to battle Bridgewater High School (NW) in the Year 11 Boys Final
Bridgewater are making their return to the showpiece event after missing out in 2024 and are looking for their first National Title with this year group - they survived a narrow 18-16 victory against St Mary’s in the quarter-finals in their closest encounter in the earlier rounds
St Benedict’s last Y11 Boys Final appearance was back in 2022 where they were defeated by St Cuthbert’s
Whilst the Cumbria side got off to a flying start scoring the first try of the game
they had a convincing win against Welsh side Rhydywaun in the quarters before a closely fought 26-34 win against Outwood Academy Freeston
the action-packed day will conclude with the Year 11 Girls when Castleford Academy (Yorkshire) take on St Peter’s Catholic High School (NW) in a rematch of last year’s final
That day saw Castleford eventually coming away champions after a hard-fought 22-16 victory against the Wigan school
It was a close encounter for much of the game with Castleford eventually taking control in the final 15 minutes
both schools placed in the top two at the National Festival and have won their respective regional cups so it should be another exciting contest between the teams
Admission to the 2025 inspiresport Champion Schools Year 11 and College Finals will be £5 adults
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2025 inspiresport Champion Schools Year 11 and College Finals - DIY Kitchens Stadium
Calderdale College (Halifax Panthers) v Priestley College (Warrington Wolves) (KO 1.35pm)
Boys Y11 inspiresport Champion Schools Final
St Benedict’s Catholic High School (Cumbria) v Bridgewater High School (NW) (KO 3.20pm)
Girls Y11 inspiresport Champion Schools Final
Year 11 Girls when Castleford Academy (Yorkshire) take on St Peter’s Catholic High School (NW) (KO 5.30pm)
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