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By Matt Hughes Newcastle United’s Saudi Arabian owners vetoed the club’s proposal to stage rugby league’s Magic Weekend at St James’ Park, but have indicated they may consider hosting the two-day event again next year. Rugby Football League officials would like to return to Newcastle, who have staged Magic Weekend on seven occasions since 2015, after this month’s event in Leeds was poorly received by fans. The Saudi leadership at Newcastle is understood to have been concerned about potential damage to the pitch on what was the opening weekend of the Premier League season, as well as being unim…

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