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Knights boss defends home turf amid potential Magic Round miss

"We've always said that we won't take a game away from McDonald Jones Stadium, we won't take a home game away from the fans."

Newcastle Herald

AFL pushing Magic Round concept for 2023

The AFL is considering an extra set of matches in 2023, with multiple states vying to host the competition's version of the NRL's Magic Round.

AAP

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.

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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.

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North Queensland Cowboys defeat Wests Tigers 36-12 in NRL Magic Round finale as Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders enjoy wins

The NRL's Magic Round concludes with North Queensland posting its fifth straight win of the season, a 36-12 defeat of Wests Tigers. Earlier, the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders registered victories.

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Penrith Panthers thrash Melbourne Storm 32-6 in NRL Magic Round as Gold Coast and South Sydney record victories

Penrith dominates Melbourne Storm 32-6 in wet and slippery conditions in Brisbane, while Gold Coast and South Sydney earlier won thrillers.

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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.

AAP

Brisbane Broncos beat Manly Sea Eagles 38-0 on opening night of NRL Magic Round

Brisbane runs in six tries and holds Manly to nil in a pulsating start to Magic Round at Lang Park.

ABC News

Titans brace for crucial Dragons clash

The Gold Coast are hoping to get back to the form they showed to make last year's finals as they face St George Illawarra at the NRL's Magic Round.

AAP

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

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.

AAP

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

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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O'Brien looks to bolstered Knights squad ahead of Magic Round

The coach expects at least six players to return this week.

Newcastle Herald

Kurt Mann sidelined with ankle injury as Newcastle Knights set up camp in Queensland

Club officials are monitoring Mann, suspected to have high-grade ligament damage, which sees him likely out for upcoming clashes with the Cowboys in Townsville and Bulldogs in Brisbane as part of Magic Round.

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