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Richard Byram and Peter Smith look ahead to Round 20 of the 2022 Super League campaign, while also looking back at last weekend's action involving Leeds Rhinos, Castleford Tigers and Wakefield Trinity

Richard Byram and Peter Smith look back at a great weekend for Leeds Rhinos [https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/topic/leeds-rhinos] and Castleford Tigers [https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/topic/castleford-tigers] and ahead to a crucial one for Wakefield Trinity [https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/topic/wakefield-trinity] as they face rivals Toulouse Olympique in a Magic Weekend relegation four-pointer at St James’ Park, Newcastle. The game opens up the six-tie weekend, with another huge derby between old foes Rhinos and Tigers closing day one.

Peter Smith and Richard Byram discuss Leeds Rhinos’ defeat at St Helens and more on-field disciplinary issues for Rohan Smith’s side, Wakefield Trinity’s record defeat by Salford Red Devils and Castleford Tigers’ golden-point win at home to Catalans. They also talk about Batley Bulldogs’ stunning win at promotion hopefuls Featherstone Rovers and a first victory for Neil Kelly’s League 1 newcomers Cornwall.

Richard Byram and Peter Smith talk about England’s international victory, improvements for Wakefield Trinity both on and off the pitch, whether Leeds Rhinos can end a long losing run against champions St Helens and if Castleford Tigers can boost their own top six hopes by beating Catalans Dragons.

Richard Byram and Peter Smith look back at last weekend’s action when Huddersfield Giants suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Wigan Warriors and Featherstone Rovers lost out to Championship promotion rivals Leigh Centurions. This weekend, Castleford host the Cup winners, Leeds Rhinos travel to Warrington Wolves and Wakefield Trinity are at home to Hull FC and desperate to pick up a win.