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Match Preview: Magic Weekend vs Bradford Bulls
Magic Weekend returns in 2026 as Super League heads to Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium for round 17 of the season. Amongst a packed Sunday lineup, Leeds Rhinos face Bradford Bulls (KO 3pm) as the derby returns to the Magic stage for the first time since 2012.
Here's your match preview:
Opposition Profile
Name: Bradford Bulls
Founded: 1907
Stadium: Bartercard Odsal Stadium
Head Coach: Kurt Haggerty
Captains: Joe Mellor
2026 League Rank: 11th
2026 Top Try Scorer: Ethan Ryan (10 tries)
2026 Top Points Scorer: Ethan Ryan (40 points)
Star Names: Ryan Sutton, Joe Mellor, Waqa Blake, Andy Ackers, Jayden Nikorima
Super League head to head
Magic Weekend summary
Leeds: Won 10, Lost 8 (55.55%)
Bradford: Won 1, Lost 7 (12.50%)
(Head-to-head: Leeds 4, Bradford 0)
Super League summary
Leeds won 27 (includes win in 2004 Grand Final)
Bradford won 29 (includes win in 2005 Grand Final & wins in 2000, 2003 and 2004 play-offs)
3 draws
Leeds highest score: 46-6 (A, 2014) (Widest margin: 44-2, H, 2008)
Bradford highest score: 62-18 (H, 2001) (Widest margin: 54-8, H, 1996)
Round Sixteen Recap
Last time out at Magic
Tickets available
Tickets are still available for fans wanting to attend the full Magic Weekend or just the Sunday to watch the Rhinos match.
For the latest information and ticket updates, head to our official MAGIC WKND page on the website.
































