CONFUSION has reigned over Super League’s Magic Weekend future.
The concept has been remarkably popular amongst the rugby league fraternity with Newcastle United’s St James’ Park being a particularly impressive venue.
In recent years, there have perhaps been calls to move the event to a new stadium, but Newcastle has won the hearts and minds of the fans.
However, under IMG’s new stewardship, there had been murmurings that the Magic Weekend would discontinue in a bid to freshen up the competition.
Now, though, there is uncertainty about whether it could or could not continue as a concept.
Sky Sports pundit Kyle Walker simply said last night as Hull KR readied themselves to take on Wigan Warriors: “They don’t know if it’s going to be the last one.”
Meanwhile, pundit Barrie McDermott said live on Sky Sports: “I know it’s got an uncertain future, but I hope they keep it in the fixture list, it’s a great event with all fans mingling.
“You can watch teams in Yorkshire or over the Pennines and local derbies.”
