Back in Newcastle (which I don't mind) But is it just me who see this the RFL/super league/SKY just tacking the pee out of supporters. why have we to have a third derby game again (queue 6 easy points from the dark side) with the possibility of two or three more if we do well & draw them in the cup. Apart from the fact it puts the league out of true it takes away the interest in derby games as they are becoming common place. I am not against the concept but why can't they just say that that day is the last 16 of the cup? that still gives 8 games over 2 days & won't affect the home away rotation of super league. A bonus is that lower division gets a chance gets of a shot at the big day.

Absolutely agree. I posted much the same on the Hull forum. I'm all for expanding the game but this concept is dying death and the format has to be changed or gotten rid of.

They have chosen the Hull derby as they know both Clubs probably bring the most fans. On that basis why aren't Wigan Playing Saints? Speak to any of their fans and they will tell you it's the biggest Derby in Super League.

The last game of the weekend should be Cas v Leeds. A repeat of the grand final, great for the armchair fans and the supporters with the shortest journey home.

With the friendly it will be 4 derby games which is 2 many

Not only that but with the emotion involved on both sides it is detrimental to both in the following game

The fact that Wigan and Saints finished the 'regular' season in 6th and 7th makes the decision for them not to play each other all the more baffling.

According to league express. Rovers specifically asked the rfl that they did not play Hull.

Partly because of the growing dissatisfaction of the over saturation of the Derby. Which is being voiced byou both sets of fans. But the RFL turned it down.

That's old News it was in the hull daily mail a week ago thanks

That's old News it was in the hull daily mail a week ago thanks

That's old News it was in the hull daily mail a week ago thanks

Why wouldn't they, I suppose? MW makes the RFL a load of money.

It's a shame really, as MW or "On the Road" games, if done correctly could be great for the game. But to do that, the RFL need to invest in local marketing & development officers, ensuring that the event is attended by as many locals as possible, and some sort of lasting legacy is left behind at grassroots level.

But, Magic Weekend's sole purpose now is to make money for the RFL, nothing more. They've literally created an extra round of fixtures to fill their pockets.


Regards to the Derby, I fully agree with Rovers' view on it.

Ok we heard you the first time.