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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Taumalolo driving Cowboys' NRL revival

Jason Taumalolo's return to NRL form has coincided with an upturn in results for the North Queensland Cowboys.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mitch Barnett on why he is leaving the Knights

The 28-year-old forward returns against the Bulldogs on Friday night.

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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.

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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.

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Gold Coast look to Campbell for NRL spark

Gold Coast are hoping Jayden Campbell's selection at fullback will be the catalyst for a Titans NRL revival.

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Papenhuyzen out for up to six NRL matches

Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will be missing for four-to-six weeks after scans revealed a posterior cruciate ligament injury as well as a hamstring tear.

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Broncos not a one-man NRL team: Palasia

Keenan Palasia has rated Brisbane's NRL win against South Sydney without Payne Haas as a telling one as they prepare to welcome the forward back to face Manly.

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