'Wanted to be ready': Metcalf embracing Warriors mantle Luke Metcalf isn't daunted by the task of replacing Shaun Johnson in the Warriors' No.7, embracing the role and the ability to continue learning from him. AAP · May 3, 2025
How Allan's life changed in 596-day NRL absence St George Illawarra outside back Corey Allan learned plenty spending almost 600 days away from the game he loves. AAP · May 3, 2025
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 The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2025
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. AAP · May 3, 2025
'Gritty' Warriors defy Cowboys for equal-best NRL start The Warriors have been forced to hold off a rampaging North Queensland comeback to win, 30-26, for the sixth time in seven NRL games. AAP · May 3, 2025
Sharpe hat-trick lifts Knights, injury woes for Souths Newcastle's attack has finally clicked against injury-hit South Sydney in a 30-4 win as No.6 Fletcher Sharpe ensured the end of a five-game losing run. AAP · May 3, 2025
Magic Weekend brings a divided sport together – for 48 hours at least All 12 Super League clubs take the field at St James’ Park in Magic Weekend but away from the pitch the structure of the sport in England is under discussion The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2025
Fifita ready to 'rip and tear' for Ipswich in Q Cup David Fifita will play his first Queensland Cup match since 2018 when he lines up with the Ipswich Jets, and he has taken his axing by Gold Coast on the chin. AAP · May 3, 2025
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. AAP · May 3, 2025
Mann ready to join Beetson as oldest Maroons debutants More than a decade after making an NRL debut as a centre, Canterbury lock Kurt Mann believes he is more ready than ever to take his chance in State of Origin. AAP · May 3, 2025
'Love to play Origin': visions of Inglis drive Toia Sydney Roosters prodigy Robert Toia wants to represent Queensland like Greg Inglis did, and credits mentoring from club legend Joey Manu for his red-hot form. AAP · May 3, 2025
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. AAP · May 2, 2025
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 The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2025
'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. AAP · May 2, 2025
AAP · May 2, 2025 'I'm interested': Burgess keen to coach Perth in NRL Sam Burgess has confirmed that he is interested in becoming inaugural coach of the new NRL team based in Perth.
AAP · May 2, 2025 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.
AAP · May 2, 2025 'Good attitude': dumped Dragon backed to battle back Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has outlined the reasons why Lachlan Ilias was dropped - and why he believes the halfback will fight his way back to NRL level.
The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2025 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
The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2025 Queensland players cleared as Keeley Davis drops women’s Origin ‘eye gouge’ complaint NRL match review officials can’t find video evidence of eye-gouging after hooker makes claim to referee during Blues’ win over Maroons
AAP · May 1, 2025 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.
AAP · May 1, 2025 Hughes can't bear leaving the Storm for Perth Star halfback Jahrome Hughes wants to lock in his playing future with Melbourne, resisting a big money deal to sign with Perth, who will join the NRL in 2027.
AAP · May 1, 2025 The new contender in race to coach NRL expansion club Sam Burgess has emerged as a candidate to coach an expansion club, with Wayne Bennett predicting it's a case of when - not if - his mentee will be an NRL coach.
AAP · May 1, 2025 NRL confident diving scourge won't follow sin-bins The NRL insist there is no need to remind players not to take dives, despite fears a record number of sin-bins could encourage ball-carriers to milk penalties.
AAP · May 1, 2025 Abdo adamant Perth club will not be run by NRL NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has revealed a new club in Perth will become a members-owned franchise, after the inaugural board is appointed by head office.
AAP · May 1, 2025 Parramatta twice as good when Mitch Moses plays Stats show that since 2023, Mitch Moses has had a greater positive impact on his team than Nathan Cleary, Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic have had on theirs.