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Perhaps the biggest rugby league news of the week is Wigan signing former Castleford and Leeds full-back Zak Hardaker,

The 26-year-old England international is currently serving a suspension after testing positive for cocaine in the build-up to the 2017 Super League Grand Final, so will not feature for them this evening.

Hardaker will join the Cherry and Whites for training in September but will be eligible to play when his 14-month drugs ban ends in November.

The 2015 Man of Steel has agreed a four-year deal with Wigan as he aims to get his career back on track.

Just before we get going between Wigan and Warrington, Super League leaders St Helens have just beaten Widnes Vikings 38-18.

Tries from Danny Richardson, Mark Percival, Regan Grace, Ben Barba and Ryan Morgan sent them on the way to a 13th league victory of the season.

You'll be able to read Matt Newsum's match report on the first of today's three Super League Magic Weekend games from St James' Park very soon by clicking here.

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The sun is shining, the weather is warm, there's a bumper crowd in Newcastle and all the royal wedding stuff is basically wrapped up now. Sounds like the perfect excuse to watch some rugby league, no?

The 2018 Magic Weekend is well under way at St James' Park and we've had two games today already!

Firstly, Championship leaders Toronto Wolfpack beat Toulouse Olympique XIII in the opening game while Super League leaders St Helens are well on their way to beating Widnes.

Next up in the third of four games today is Wigan v Warrington then later, we'll be bringing you live text coverage of Castleford v Leeds. I can't wait.

Stay tuned.