Broncos' form surge familiar to Capewell Brisbane recruit Kurt Capewell sees plenty of former club Penrith in the Broncos resurgence as they eye a surprise berth in the NRL's top four. AAP · May 16, 2022
Campbell itching to fire Titans in NRL Gold Coast fullback Jayden Campbell is back in first grade and eager to turn around the Titans' NRL season after a starring display against St George Illawarra. AAP · May 15, 2022
The Magic Round is a marketing exercise for the NRL, but is it really different to any other round? The marketing of the Magic Round has been a success in basically every respect for the NRL, but it's not a supernatural occasion — just three straight days of rugby league, complete with all the ups and downs one would expect, writes Jon Healy. ABC News · May 15, 2022
Cowboys beat Tigers to continue NRL surge The North Queensland Cowboys have easily accounted for the Wests Tigers in the final game of the NRL's Magic Round, scoring a 36-12 win at Suncorp Stadium. AAP · May 15, 2022
Penrith Panthers make it look easy against an injury-hit Storm in a Magic Round game that couldn't live up to the hype Penrith vs Melbourne has been marked on every NRL fan's calendar since 2020. Unfortunately, just like last year, regular-season meetings can leave a bit to be desired, but that doesn't mean we should ignore what happened in Saturday night's long-awaited game. ABC News · May 14, 2022
Panthers crush Storm, go top of NRL ladder Penrith have made all the running at a rain-soaked Suncorp Stadium to beat Melbourne 32-6 to go top of the NRL table. AAP · May 14, 2022
Reds cop Super thrashing at hands of Blues The Blues have cruised to a huge Super Rugby Pacific win against the Queensland Reds, romping to a 53-26 victory at Eden Park. AAP · May 14, 2022
Eels' NRL displays yet to convince Arthur They've already beaten Melbourne and Penrith this season but Parramatta coach Brad Arthur says he's yet to be fully convinced of the Eels' big-game mentality. AAP · May 14, 2022
Taumalolo driving Cowboys' NRL revival Jason Taumalolo's return to NRL form has coincided with an upturn in results for the North Queensland Cowboys. AAP · May 14, 2022
Fitzgibbon buoyed by Sharks' character Craig Fitzgibbon hopes Cronulla can continue to build on the character they displayed in last week's victory over the Warriors when they face Canberra. AAP · May 14, 2022
Brisbane Broncos continue return to form against Manly, after Magic Round gets off to rough start On a night when four NRL teams took to the park, the Brisbane Broncos looked the best of the bunch. After the last two years, if that's not enough to make you believe in magic, nothing is. ABC News · May 13, 2022
Dogs bottom as Knights snap losing streak Newcastle have ended a seven-game losing streak with a 16-6 win over Canterbury to open the NRL's Magic Round in Brisbane. AAP · May 13, 2022
Souths eye captaincy spark from Walker After an out-of-sorts start to the year, South Sydney are banking on Cody Walker rising to his appointment as captain. AAP · May 13, 2022
Storm considering surprise Munster move Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says playing Cameron Munster at fullback is an option for the Storm's NRL Magic Round top-of-the-table clash with Penrith. AAP · May 13, 2022
AAP · May 13, 2022 Ponga's Knights woes no worry for Slater Queensland State of Origin coach Billy Slater says he's not worried about Newcastle's NRL struggles affecting Kalyn Ponga's ability to perform for the Maroons.
ABC News · May 12, 2022 Campo's Corner: The life and death of City v Country — how the legacy of league's much loved rep game lives on It helped launch careers both on and off the field and left an indelible mark on all who played in it. So what happened to the City v Country game, and what legacy has it left behind? Nick Campton reports.
AAP · May 12, 2022 Brisbane braces for more NRL magic Brisbane is locked in as the home of the NRL's Magic Round for the next two years and despite heavy rain, near-capacity crowds are expected at Suncorp Stadium.
Leeds Live · May 12, 2022 David Fusitu'a makes admission about his confidence ahead of Leeds Rhinos return The winger has endured terrible injury luck in recent years, but feels better than he has in a long time ahead of his return to the pitch.
AAP · May 12, 2022 Titans facing crunch NRL period: Wallace Recalled Gold Coast forward Jarrod Wallace says the struggling Titans face a make-or-break period in their NRL season, as their finals hopes hang by a thread.
AAP · May 12, 2022 NRL not worried by Dolphins' player misses The NRL say they aren't worried about the Dolphins' inability to make a splash in the player market as the competition descends on Brisbane for Magic Round.
AAP · May 12, 2022 Broncos boast pulling power again: Walters Victory for Brisbane against Manly on Friday night as part of the NRL's Magic Round would give the Broncos their first four-game winning streak in five years.
AAP · May 11, 2022 Storm back Meaney to cover for Papenhuyzen Nick Meaney is set to wear Melbourne's No.1 jersey for the first time following injury to Ryan Papenhuyzen when he lines up against NRL champions Penrith.
ABC News · May 11, 2022 Kris Terzievski defeats Paul Gallen by unanimous decision in Australasian heavyweight title fight Former NRL star Paul Gallen is defeated in his Australasian heavyweight title bout by Kris Terzievski, as Harry Garside and Nikita Tszyu claim victories on the undercard.
AAP · May 11, 2022 Proof NRL's crackdown lowered high tackles Data from NRL matches played this year compared to after Magic Round in 2021 shows the number of high tackles has reduced significantly following the crackdown.
AAP · May 10, 2022 Meninga won't beg with Pasifika NRL stars Australia coach Mal Meninga says he won't be actively pitching to players with Pasifika heritage to play for the Kangaroos at the Rugby League World Cup.