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NRL makes call on Magic Round bye, grand-final rematch

Melbourne will have home-ground advantage when they face premiers Brisbane in a grand-final rematch in round three, while a new team misses Magic Round in 2026.

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Knights roll on, celebrate home Magic Round with a win

The Knights have gone third on the NRLW ladder after proving too strong for Canberra on the final day of Magic Round in Newcastle.

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Two lightning delays, historic draw at NRLW Magic Round

Heavyweights Sydney Roosters and Brisbane were winners while Canterbury and Gold Coast fought out the NRLW's first draw at a rain-soaked Magic Round.

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From rattled to Origin return: Blues prop's wild month

Stefano Utoikamanu could have been forgiven for thinking his State of Origin chances were shot after a spray from NSW advisor Craig Bellamy at Magic Round.

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Self-confessed pub footballer rides dream to Origin

Canterbury prop Max King has gone from being out of contract and fearing his NRL career was over through injury, to a NSW State of Origin debut at age 28.

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Papenhuyzen says Bellamy still punchy over NRL loss

Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says his team have learnt lessons after reacting to some Canberra niggle, which contributed to their late Magic Round loss.

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'Super happy' Hynes backing himself as match-winner

After a Magic Round masterclass, Nicho Hynes has addressed criticism over his inability to ice Cronulla's golden-point game the week before.

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Raiders stun Storm after golden-point drama

Canberra have come back from a 14-point deficit to shock Melbourne 20-18 after a series of controversial decisions rocked the final match of Magic Round.

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Cowboy Cotter set to miss two games on eve of Origin

Reuben Cotter has received a two-match ban for a shot that the NRL match officials did not detect on the field at Magic Round.

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Su’A’s spellbinding blunder costs Dragons dear in NRL Magic Round

Backrower’s spectacular gaffe led to a painful 34-28 defeat and even took the shine off the Tigers’ victory

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Bizarre runaway try puts Tigers on path to Magic win

St George Illawarra have come up with one of the most inexplicable bombed tries in recent memory as Wests Tigers eked out a win in Magic Round.

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How Papenhuyzen defied coach's doubts on road to 100

Four years after a sickening head knock kicked off a cruel run of injuries for Ryan Papenhuyzen, the Melbourne ace will bring up 100 NRL games at Magic Round.

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Ryles would need 'a loan off Moses' to comment on refs

Jason Ryles says he'll only comment on the officiating of Parramatta's loss at Magic Round if Mitch Moses lends him money to pay his probable fine.

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Harmony of NRL Magic Round delivers antidote for election weekend

Now in its sixth year, the event has all the ingredients of a rugby league dream and is known for interactions between fans and their idols

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'Outstanding' Nicho Hynes ignites NRL's Magic Round

Nicho Hynes and Will Kennedy were Cronulla's key men in a 10-point defeat of Parramatta that began the 2025 edition of Magic Round.

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Warriors taking little notice of NRL ladder position

A win at Magic Round could lift the Warriors onto equal points with the team atop the NRL ladder but don't expect coach Andrew Webster to know that.

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Brisbane is Magic Round’s beating heart but risks becoming a victim of its own success

Rugby league’s annual expo would lose much of its sparkle if the NRL moves the festivities to another host city after the current deals ends in 2027

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Waiting for halves chance made me a better man: Dodd

Jack Wighton's calf injury has paved the way for Lewis Dodd to finally earn his start in South Sydney's halves at Magic Round.

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Best of both Beetson worlds collide at Magic Round

The Dolphins and Roosters will honour Arthur Beetson, a legend of both clubs, at Magic Round when the man of the match will receive a medal named for him.

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Welcome to country ceremonies to go ahead at Women’s State of Origin and NRL’s Magic Round

Welcome to country ceremonies will be held as planned this week with the NRL remaining committed to its Reconciliation Action Plan

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Cobbo backed to defy doubters in Broncos No.1 switch

Brisbane's new fullback Selwyn Cobbo is a giant physical presence, and Pat Carrigan says his stellar showing at No.1 in Magic Round last year augurs well.

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Manly get Magic Round bye, Brisbane to play Sunday

Brisbane have been moved from their usual primetime Friday slot in Magic Round, while their usual opponents Manly have been given the bye for the first time.

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Knights to lose superstar Upton, gain NRLW Magic Round

Newcastle will host the inaugural women's Magic Round in 2025, and insist they can still be a force in the NRLW without the game's best player Tamika Upton.

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Cleary wants World Club Challenge at NRL Magic Round

Nathan Cleary has publicly lobbied the NRL to fly Super League champions Wigan to Australia to play the World Club Challenge at Magic Round.

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Warriors' Fonua-Blake stood down after sheds walkout

Prop Addin Fonua-Blake has been disciplined for leaving the changing rooms early after the Warriors' Magic Round win, and will not play against the Dolphins.

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