NEWS | Dons to kick-off Magic Weekend

The Dons will take on Newcastle Thunder in the curtain raiser for the Dacia Magic Weekend at St James' Park

Betfred Super League has invited the Betfred League One sides to kick things off at the home of Newcastle United, with six top-flight fixtures, spread across Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May, following the clash between the two promotion hopefuls which kicks off at 12.30pm.

Castleford Tigers v Catalans Dragons (3pm), St Helens v Salford Red Devils (5.15pm) and Leeds Rhinos v Hull FC (7.30pm) will make up Saturday’s matches. That is then followed on Sunday by Huddersfield Giants v Toronto Wolfpack (12.30pm), Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves (2.45pm) and Wakefield Trinity vs Hull Kingston Rovers (5pm).

Dons CEO Carl Hall added “I would like to thank Newcastle Thunder for getting this game on at such a great rugby league occasion, I’m sure both clubs will do the stage justice and showcase what League 1 can offer. I know our players will be looking forward to opening Magic Weekend and playing at St James' Park.”

Details on how to book your 2020 Dacia Magic Weekend tickets from the Club Doncaster Box Office will be confirmed in due course.