Nathan Middleton
BBC Sport at St. James' Park

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"The Saturday sunshine has been replaced by grey skies and a light drizzle for Catalans against Huddersfield - that hasn't stopped the party atmosphere in the crowd, with plenty of fancy dress and noise being made.

"The morning rain meant a quick wipe down was required in the press box before you could sit down..."

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So often when NRL clubs come knocking, the best and brightest in Super League answer the call.

But Brett Ferres is staying put, having recently extended his contract with Huddersfield Giants until 2019.

The 29-year-old England international forward, who joined the Giants from Castleford, makes his 73rd appearance for the club today.

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A controversial and fascinating figure is probably the easiest way to describe Catalans Dragons half-back Todd Carney.

Sacked by all three National Rugby League clubs that he played for in Australia, the 28-year-old is as famous for his on-field brilliance as he is infamous for his off-field antics.

At his best, he is very, very good. He led Sydney Roosters to the NRL Grand Final in 2010, winning the Dally M Medal as NRL's best and fairest player, while also picking up the international player of the year honour.

So far he has been limited to six Super League appearances because of injury, but a stage like Magic Weekend is just the sort of arena he thrives on.

Catalans: Escare; Oldfield, Gigot, Tonga, Yaha; Carney, Dureau; Elima, Henderson, Casty, Taia, Whitehead, Baitieri.

Replacements: Anderson, Mounis, Pelissier, Bousquet.

Huddersfield: Grix; McGillvary, Murphy, Connor, Broughton; Brough, Wood; Kopczak, Robinson, Huby, Wardle, Hughes, Ferres.

Replacements: Crabtree, Ta'ai, Mullally, Leeming.

Referee: Ben Thaler.

BBC Radio Leeds' James Deighton on Twitter:, external "Wakefield Trinity Wildcats will announce their new coach at 5pm today!!!"

James Webster left the Wildcats earlier this month following their Challenge Cup exit to Championship side Leigh Centurions.

Magic Weekend in Newcastle is at its halfway point but that gives us plenty to talk about.

Fans of Widnes, Hull FC and Wigan will no doubt still be basking in their wins yesterday.

But for supporters of Huddersfield, Catalans, St Helens, Warrington, Castleford and Wakefield, the excitement is still to come.

However you're feeling about the 13-man code today, let us know using #bbcrl on Twitter.

You can listen to BBC local radio commentary of all three Magic Weekend fixtures today.

Click on the Live Coverage tab or the audio icon at the top of the page. Commentaries are available on desktop, tablet and mobile devices.

The Super League Show will have highlights of all six matches (BBC One, Monday, 23:25 BST).

So here's how the top of the table looks after yesterday's action.

A win for reigning champions St Helens today against Warrington would see them reclaim second spot from Wigan and close to within a point of leaders Leeds.

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Wigan climbed to second in Super League after a deserved win over leaders Leeds.

Dan Sarginson opened the scoring for Wigan before Leeds responded with tries from Adam Cuthbertson and Joel Moon.

But Wigan hit back as George Williams went over in the corner before Joe Burgess side-stepped his way to the line.

Matty Bowen ran 80 metres to touch down for Wigan and added another second-half try, capped by Matty Smith's drop goal.

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Fetuli Talanoa scored the second hat-trick of Magic Weekend as Hull FC exacted derby revenge on Hull KR with a thumping victory.

Eight tries, including winger Talanoa's treble and a double for centre Kirk Yeaman, secured just a second Hull win in seven Magic Weekend derby meetings.

Rovers, who won 20-6 at the KC Stadium last month, failed to contain the Hull pack but did score four tries.

Josh Mantellato and Kieran Dixon both scored twice for Chris Chester's side.

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Kevin Brown scored a hat-trick as Widnes opened Magic Weekend by beating 12-man Salford.

Cory Paterson put Salford ahead but Widnes replied with two Patrick Ah Van tries and one from Danny Galea.

Brown finished off a lovely Widnes move before Salford's Darrell Griffin was dismissed for a high shot just before half-time.

Vikings captain Brown got his second try before Greg Johnson and Ben Jones-Bishop cut the deficit, but Brown added his third and Stefan Marsh scored another to seal victory.

Here's what we've got coming up for you today in the second part of Magic Weekend...

The main course comes at 15:15 BST, when Super League's third-placed side St Helens face Tony Smith's Warrington.

That follows a tasty looking lunchtime offering as Catalans Dragons, fresh from their thrashing of Wigan last weekend, take on Huddersfield (13:00 BST).

Closing proceedings later is the West Yorkshire derby as Wakefield, who have lost their last 12 league games, take on Castleford.

But, before we go any further, here's a look back at Saturday's action.

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Three games down, three to go. Magic Weekend in Newcastle is at its halfway point.

There have already been two hat-tricks, tries galore, a sending off and bragging rights earned.

But what will today hold? Stay with us to find out. Welcome to our coverage of day two of Super League's shindig at St James' Park.