VIKINGS' Jack Owens was a winner in a unique kicking competition as part of a Super League promotion.

As the Super League lands in football-mad Newcastle for Magic Weekend, title sponsor First Utility laid on achallenge to see who was best – Newcastle’s football legends or Super League’s rugby stars.

Newcastle United Legends Peter Beardsley, Rob Lee and John Beresford met on the banks of the River Tyne to welcome three stars from the Super League for the ultimate kicking challenge in the shadow of the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

With five giant inflatable rugby ball targets in the river to aim at, Beardsley, Lee and Beresford took on the Super League team of Owens, Jon Wilkin (St Helens) and Marc Sneyd (Hull FC) in an effort to raise money for charity and help promote the First Utility Super League heading to the North-East for the 2015 Magic Weekend taking place at St James' Park tomorrow and Saturday.

After a tough start for all players, Wilkin gave the Super League stars an early lead.

Beresford pulled a point back for the legends before Sneyd put the Rugby League team back in front with his renowned left foot.

With England legend and Saints fan Beardsley surprisingly struggling to hit the targets, Lee and Beresford hit two in a row to put the NUFC boys 3-2 ahead in the final round.

However, the Super League stars showed their precision at the death with Wilkin and Owens hitting the targets on the final shots to take the title with a 4-3 victory.

With £250 being rewarded for every target hit, the teams raised £1,750 for the NSPCC.

Beardsley said: “Myself, Rob and John were pleased to put some of the stars of the First Utility Super League through their paces.

"It’s great that Magic Weekend is coming to Newcastle and St James Park, this is a sport-mad, passionate city and every player, in every team will not forget their experience here.”

Ed Kamm, Chief Customer Officer at First Utility, said: “We’ve seen a few of the best and brightest First Utility Super League players go toe-to-toe with some genuine Newcastle United legends - with our Rugby League stars proving they are more accurate than the footballing greats in our unique challenge.

“We’re proud to sponsor the First Utility Super League and we’re especially proud that we’ve been able to raise £1,750 for the NSPCC and boost the profile of the sport ahead of Magic Weekend descending on the Toon.”

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