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HISTORICAL FACTS: 14 - The Untold Story

2026 Magic Round the most one-sided in history

The NRL's festival of football Magic Round was more one-sided than ever in 2026, with an average margin of almost four converted tries.

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Panthers beat improved Dragons to close Magic Round

Ladder-leading Penrith have defeated St George Illawarra but the final game of Magic Round was not as one-sided as had been predicted.

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Kalyn Ponga would 'play anywhere' for Queensland

Kalyn Ponga was as surprised as anyone to have his name linked with Queensland's halfback vacancy for the State of Origin opener.

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Cowboy outshines Roosters No.7 in 'gritty' Qld shootout

North Queensland have overcome two sin-binnings to beat the Sydney Roosters 18-12 as Cowboys half Jake Clifford enhanced his Queensland selection hopes.

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Coach Cleary's exit won't sway Nathan's future plans

Penrith co-captain Nathan Cleary has opened up on his father's plans to step down as coach of the Panthers at the end of the 2027 NRL season.

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Holy Haumole: Manly forward runs riot in Blues trial

Rampant Manly giant Haumole Olakau'atu has all but secured a NSW recall in a big win over Wests Tigers, who lost Taylan May to a possible season-ending injury.

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New Coates unleashed as 2006 Broncos provide incentive

Brisbane have given several young stars debuts this year and Phil Coates, brother of Xavier, has been backed to produce his own highlight reel.

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'Filthy': Dragons' contract call hurt Damien Cook

Damien Cook is pleased to have his playing future sorted but admits he was hurt to have been overlooked by St George Illawarra for a new contract.

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Tragic Round: Canterbury slump deeper into the doghouse

Out-of-sorts Canterbury played like muggles in the Magic Round opener, proving no match for a polished Cronulla side.

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Walters to coach Australia at Rugby League World Cup

The Australian Rugby League Commission has extended coach Kevin Walters' contract with the national rugby league team.

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Father 'chose healing' after NRL watch party murder

A father whose son was stabbed to death at a rugby league watch party showed strength and dignity after a "catastrophic" crime, a judge has found.

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Crichton back to his best at Magic Round: Ciraldo

Cameron Ciraldo concedes Stephen Crichton came back from injury too early, but the Canterbury coach believes his captain is on track to rediscovering his best.

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Dragons sign out-of-favour Warriors half Luke Metcalf

Warriors playmaker Luke Metcalf has signed a three-year deal to join NRL strugglers St George Illawarra from the 2027 season.

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Ivan Cleary begins long goodbye with a legacy built to last well after he leaves Panthers

The coach’s success at Penrith has not been centred on the cult of personality, unlike like so many other great NRL mentors

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Panthers set out Nathan Cleary retention road map

Penrith have revealed their stance in negotiations with Nathan Cleary, who enters the final 12 months of his NRL deal with the club on November 1.

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One-of-a-kind exit fit for always unique Ivan Cleary

The NRL is preparing to say goodbye to one of its most unique and beloved figures, with Ivan Cleary announcing plans to step down as Penrith coach after 2027.

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Campbell charges into new spine role at Titans

New Gold Coast five-eighth Jayden Campbell will wear a heritage Chargers-themed jersey against Newcastle, 28 years after his famous father Preston did the same.

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Cleary to finish up as Panthers coach and end greatest modern-day NRL dynasty

Four-time premiership-winning coach Ivan Cleary will leave his role with Penrith at the end of the 2027 NRL season

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'Not surprised': Kiss on Chiefs' latest rugby target

Reds coach Les Kiss, who will take over the Wallabies later this year, is bracing for an ongoing NRL recruitment battle after a young star's link to the Chiefs.

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New identity: Manly turn back clock on defence

Manly have become the most miserly defensive team in the NRL under Kieran Foran, with the Sea Eagles eying off their best defensive run in 18 years.

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Veteran Ben Hunt reveals immediate NRL future

Brisbane's Ben Hunt is close to finalising a contract extension that could see him join Cameron Smith in the exclusive 400-game NRL club.

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Off-contract Parramatta prop addresses NRL future

Junior Paulo doesn't have a deal for next year, but the NRL prop knows where his future lies.

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Kyle Flanagan named for first game since father's axing

NRL strugglers St George Illawarra have recalled Kyle Flanagan for the Magic Round clash against Penrith after an injury to rookie halfback Kade Reed.

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Warriors' Metcalf on open market, Tiger pens new deal

Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf looks set to become a free agent, but Wests Tigers winger Sunia Turuva has rejected the chance to go to the open market.

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Latrell Mitchell named to return just in time for NSW

Latrell Mitchell has been named to return from injury at Magic Round, where North Queensland and St George Illawarra will roll out new halves combinations.

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