Toronto Wolfpack's Magic fixture with Toulouse confirmed

It is the first time in Magic Weekend history that a Championship fixture will kick-off the event at 12.45pm on Saturday May 19, with newly promoted Toronto taking on a Toulouse side that narrowly missed out on the Qualifiers last year.

The idea was approved by the Super League (Europe) Board last week and the event will now see seven games played over two days at the Newcastle stadium. The Championship fixture will be played as Round 14 which was originally scheduled as a Toronto Wolfpack home game.

Toronto feature former Saints players Gary Wheeler, Jake Emmitt and Andrew Dixon.

Saints' clash with Widnes Vikings, which was originally scheduled to be the opener, will still kick off at 3pm.

Betfred Super League General Manager, Mark Foster, said: “The Dacia Magic Weekend is a brilliant event which brings sports fans together to watch exciting, high impact Rugby League and it’s fantastic that we have added an extra game to the fixture list. We know that fans of all clubs and different sports come to watch the event and I am sure that this additional game will add to what is an already brilliant experience.

“Toronto Wolfpack and Toulouse Olympique are sure to put on a great display in front of an enthusiastic crowd at St James’ Park in the opening game of the weekend and show fans what the Championship has to offer.”

Saturday May 19:

12.45pm Toronto Wolfpack v Toulouse Olympique XIII.

3.00pm Widnes Vikings v St Helens.

5.15pm Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves.

7.30pm Castleford Tigers v Leeds Rhinos.

Sunday May 20.

1.00pm Salford Red Devils v Catalans Dragons.

3.15pm Wakefield Trinity v Huddersfield Giants.

5.30pm Hull KR v Hull FC.

Early Bird tickets for the Dacia Magic Weekend 2018 Tickets are priced from £32 for Adults and £20 for Concessions, with single Day Tickets available from £20 Adults and £12.50 for Concessions. Tickets can be bought from here http://www.rugby-league.com/tickets/magic_weekend.