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Millennium Magic day two
Millennium Stadium
Cardiff, 3/4 May 2008



Fireworks rain down on the Millennium Stadium turf

The pyrotechnics are out in force on day two of Millennium Magic as the Catalans Dragons face Harlequins in the opening match

Catalans Jason Croker touches down for the opening try of Catalans Dragons v Harlequins

It's in-form Catalans who provide the sparks on the pitch when Jason Croker barges through the Quins defence for the opening score

Michael Worrincy is bundled down by two Catalans defenders

But the Londoners hit back through a try from Michael Worrincy, who is proving a real handful for the Catalans defenders

Rob Purdham kicks for goal at the Millennium Stadium

And loose forward Rob Purdham adds the extras

Catalans Clint Greenshields is tackled by Henry Paul

Catalans Clint Greenshields feels the full force of a Henry Paul tackle in the second half

Justin Murphy celebrates his last-gasp try in Cardiff

But a fine second-half display from Catalans is capped off by a brilliant try from Justin Murphy, who earns his side a dramatic victory

Gareth Raynor touches down in the corner for Hull FC

The try-scoring continues as Hull wing Gareth Raynor scores after just 48 seconds against rivals Hull KR

Danny Washbrook celebrates with Danny Tickle

Danny Washbrook (right) celebrates the try that gives Hull FC a six-point cushion after half-time

Chev Walker celebrates scoring his try

But former Leeds star Chev Walker levels the scores at 16-16 in an enthralling Humberside derby

Jake Webster scores the winning try for the Robins

And KR clinch their third successive Humberside derby win when Jake Webster touched down in the corner

Hull KR's Paul Cooke celebrates victory in the Hull derby

The victory was especially sweet for former Hull FC stand-off Paul Cooke, who celebrates with the travelling KR fans

Ade Gardner scores St Helens' fourth try

St Helens are absolutely sensational form against Wigan, going in 35-0 at half-time, including a score from winger Ade Gardner

Sean Long leaps for his second try of the afternoon in Cardiff

Sean Long orchestrates the mauling, as welll as contributing three tries in Saints' impressive all-round performance

Lee Gilmour scores Saints' final try in Cardiff

And Lee Gilmour scores Saints' 10th and final try to seal an emphatic 57-16 victory over their fierce rivals



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Millennium Magic photos
03 May 08 |  Rugby League


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