Slog on the Tyne

Hull FC and Hull KR are set to clash later as part of Super League's Magic Weekend.

The derby match is taking place in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne for the first time ever - with all 12 top flight rugby league teams playing across the weekend at St James' Park.

Robins boss Chris Chester says he's looking forward to playing in the North-East, "I’m glad it’s been played in Newcastle this weekend, it’s a city that’s mad for sport and they seem to have really bought into what Magic Weekend is all about. I had a quick look round earlier this week and it’s a great stadium as you’d expect." he told the club's official website.

“There’s going to be more than 40,000 people there on Saturday so it will be really loud for our game and as a player or a coach, these are the games you want to be involved with."

Meanwhile Black & Whites boss Lee Radford's told hullfc.com, "The fans have been magnificent on the road this season and it sounds like we're taking a lot up there to Newcastle, so that is something we're looking forward to.

"Both our fans and Rovers' always seem to go well at Magic Weekend. They're the ones you can see and hear and that should create a fantastic atmosphere.

"I think the concept is great and we must be one of only a few sports to promote an event like this. The events I have played in and been involved with have always been great and the atmosphere is unbelievable."