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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.

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