Résumé des déclarations des entraîneurs lors du premier jour du Magic Weekend 2024
Lors de la première journée du Magic Weekend 2024 à Elland Road, les entraîneurs ont partagé leurs réflexions sur les performances de leurs équipes.
La situation hors terrain des Broncos ternit leur victoire magique
Mike Eccles, entraîneur des London Broncos, a exprimé sa frustration face aux problèmes hors terrain qui affectent le club, malgré une victoire écrasante de 29-4 contre Hull FC. Ce succès a permis aux Broncos de se rapprocher des Black and Whites, qui occupent la deuxième place en bas du classement.
Cette victoire lors du premier match à Elland Road offre aux Broncos une chance réelle d’éviter la dernière place de la Betfred Super League. Cependant, Eccles estime que l’avenir du club a déjà été compromis par des décisions prises en dehors du terrain.
- Les London Broncos s’imposent lors du Magic Weekend contre Hull FC
- Les Wigan Warriors retrouvent la tête de la Super League grâce à une victoire lors du derby du Magic Weekend
- Un triplé de Matt Dufty propulse les Warrington Wolves vers la victoire contre les Leeds Rhinos
Le directeur du rugby et de la performance des Broncos s’inquiète pour l’avenir de l’équipe, anticipant un départ massif de joueurs à la fin de la saison. « C’est une situation délicate. Si nous terminons derniers, les gens diront que c’est une honte, mais cela ne durera que quelques instants avant qu’ils n’oublient », a déclaré Eccles, évoquant la possibilité de ne pas finir en bas du classement. « Il serait agréable de prouver ce point, même brièvement, mais cela ne changera rien à long terme. »
Il a ajouté : « Je ne sais pas où nous nous tournerons l’année prochaine. J’ai mentionné il y a quelques semaines que c’est un moment décisif pour le rugby à Londres. La situation est difficile en coulisses en ce moment. »
Les essais de Jack Campagnolo, Oli Leyland et un doublé de Josh Rourke ont permis aux Broncos de dominer les Black and Whites.
Eccles a également exprimé sa satisfaction envers ses joueurs après cette victoire convaincante contre Hull FC, soulignant l’importance de cette performance dans le cadre du Magic Weekend.
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Mike Eccles was full praise for his London Broncos side after their convincing victory over Hull FC in the opening game of Magic Weekend
Hull FC interim head coach Simon Grix was unimpressed with his side’s efforts and likened the game to a level below Super League.
« I thought it was a Championship standard game, » Grix said. « They were the better of the two, obviously.
« They were just too good for us. Embarrassing one really for a lot of blokes in that – well, all of us who were attached. But we’ve got some people saying the right things and not necessarily doing the right things at the moment. »
Teenage sensation Farrimond earns Peat plaudits
Jack Farrimond earned praise from Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet after the defending champions eased to a comfortable 20-0 win over injury-hit St Helens at Elland Road.
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Highlights of the Magic Weekend clash between Wigan and St Helens
The 18-year-old latched on to his own kick for a stunning solo try with just under 20 minutes on the clock and maintain a perfect response from his side after last week’s heavy defeat on the other side of the same city at Leeds.
According to Peet, the brilliant move from Farrimond – who formed a new and impressive half-back pairing with Adam Keighran in the absence of the suspended Harry Smith – could mark a defining moment in the career of one of the best young talents in the game.
« When it’s a young player trying to break their way into the team, and you know all the people who will be watching him nervously, it’s exciting to see and these are the moments you want as a coach, » said Peet.
« I remember watching Sam Tomkins, George Williams and Junior Nsemba doing the same thing – it’s when they first burst on to the scene and have those moments that really excite you. »
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Saints boss Paul Wellens is convinced his side can still muscle in on the Super League play-offs despite an injury list which shows no signs of easing, with Curtis Sironen the latest addition with an injured calf.
« Immediately after losing against your main rivals, heads are down and I hope they are, » Wellens said.
« But what’s important is that they don’t stay down for too long. We’ve got a run-in now where we need to put our heads down and fight as much as possible, and if we do that I believe we will get enough points to get into the play-offs. »
Burgess: I was about to take Dufty off before hat-trick
Sam Burgess revealed he was about to take Matt Dufty off before he scored the hat-trick that powered Warrington Wolves to a 24-6 victory over Leeds at Magic Weekend.
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HIghlights of a heated Magic Weekend game between Warrington and Leeds at Elland Road
The Wolves full-back struck three times in the second half as Burgess’ side claimed a hard-fought win in the final game of the first day.
Dufty had earlier been struggling after a heavy blow to the leg, but opted to continue and delivered a decisive double blow with two quickfire tries as Leeds controversially played with 12 men shortly after the break.
« We nearly brought him off about five minutes into the second half but then something happened and the play stopped for a while, so we just tried to get him a bit further into the game, » Wolves head coach Burgess said. « As he kept going, he warmed up a bit but he’ll be sore tomorrow.
« It’s great evidence tonight of how far he’s come. He’s got a couple of things he can tidy up, but he’s working hard for the team. He deserves all the accolades he’s getting. »
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Josh Warrington was in the stands as tempers flared between Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos at Ellland Road, with the two-time world featherweight champion getting rather excited as the action unfolded
Leeds head coach Brad Arthur felt his side were on the wrong end of some decisions by the officials, not least the sin-binning of David Fusitu’a for an off-the-ball challenge on Matty Ashton.
Dufty scored his first two tries during his absence, while Leeds’ Sam Lisone and Warrington’s Rodrick Tai were later yellow-carded for their parts in a scuffle.
« I don’t know what they [sin-binnings] were for, especially the one for ‘Fus’, » Arthur said. « I feel like we were getting a bit of momentum, but then down the other end we get the sin-bin and they get two tries.
« I think the control of the game was lost [by the officials] at stages. I think both teams were frustrated. »
Coming up on Magic Weekend day two
Every match of the weekend will be shown live on Sky Sports Action across the weekend and will be available to stream on NOW.
Leigh Leopards take on Salford Red Devils (1.30pm), with Catalans Dragons vs Hull KR following at 4pm. Huddersfield Giants vs Castleford Tigers (6.30pm) completes the hat-trick of games on Sky.
Watch every match of the 2024 Betfred Super League season, including the play-offs and men’s, women’s and wheelchair Grand Finals, live on Sky Sports and Sky Sports+. Also stream Super League, the NRL and more from Sky Sports with NOW.
