The event, where an entire round of matches is staged at one venue over two days, has an uncertain future, with the game’s strategic partners IMG keen to axe it, but clubs pressing for Magic to continue.
Leeds Rhinos are Magic ever-presents and will be bidding for a fourth successive win when they face Castleford Tigers at Newcastle United’s St James’s Park on Saturday.
Rhinos have been involved in some of Magic’s most memorable moments, including controversial finishes, dramatic fightbacks and a golden-point winner.
Here’s a look back at the highs and lows of their 15 previous Magic matches.
13. 2019: Rhinos 24 London Broncos 22 (Liverpool)
Rhinos broke their Magic losing run, hanging on to win a relegation battle in which Liam Sutcliffe was among the try scorers. Photo: Richard Sellers
14. 2021: Rhinos 25 Hull FC 24 (Newcastle)
Kruise Leeming’s first drop goal, in golden-point extra-time, won a thrilling clash and all-but secured Leeds’ place in the play-offs, as Magic returned after a year off during the pandemic. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
15. 2022: Rhinos 34 Castleford Tigers 20 (Newcastle)
Rhinos hit back from 10-6 down at half-time to finally record a Magic Weekend win over Tigers. Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com