Souths' Mitchell 'hurting' to miss Indigenous Round First Nations NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has been sidelined since Magic Round and now his absence will extend into Indigenous Round. AAP · Aug 5
Broncos, Roosters Magic Round wins highlight concerns Brisbane have flexed their muscles at the NRLW's Magic Round while Gold Coast and Newcastle were made to work for their Sunday victories. AAP · Aug 2
NRLW Magic Round to battle through scheduling issues The NRLW's Magic Round gets underway on Saturday in Wagga Wagga and Riverina local Rachel Pearson has spoken about the overlapping schedule with the NRL. AAP · Jul 31
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. AAP · May 17
Knights' turnaround on show ahead of Titans clash Newcastle and Gold Coast were in a shootout to avoid the wooden spoon eight months ago, but the scenario is different as the sides meet in Magic Round. AAP · May 15
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. AAP · May 15
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. AAP · May 14
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. AAP · May 12
NRL makes call on Magic Round bye, grand-final rematch Melbourne will have home-ground advantage when they face premiers Brisbane in a grand-final rematch in round three, while a new team misses Magic Round in 2026. AAP · Nov 12, 2025
Knights roll on, celebrate home Magic Round with a win The Knights have gone third on the NRLW ladder after proving too strong for Canberra on the final day of Magic Round in Newcastle. AAP · Aug 3, 2025
Two lightning delays, historic draw at NRLW Magic Round Heavyweights Sydney Roosters and Brisbane were winners while Canterbury and Gold Coast fought out the NRLW's first draw at a rain-soaked Magic Round. AAP · Aug 2, 2025
From rattled to Origin return: Blues prop's wild month Stefano Utoikamanu could have been forgiven for thinking his State of Origin chances were shot after a spray from NSW advisor Craig Bellamy at Magic Round. AAP · Jun 16, 2025
Self-confessed pub footballer rides dream to Origin Canterbury prop Max King has gone from being out of contract and fearing his NRL career was over through injury, to a NSW State of Origin debut at age 28. AAP · May 19, 2025
Papenhuyzen says Bellamy still punchy over NRL loss Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says his team have learnt lessons after reacting to some Canberra niggle, which contributed to their late Magic Round loss. AAP · May 7, 2025
AAP · May 5, 2025 'Super happy' Hynes backing himself as match-winner After a Magic Round masterclass, Nicho Hynes has addressed criticism over his inability to ice Cronulla's golden-point game the week before.
AAP · May 4, 2025 Raiders stun Storm after golden-point drama Canberra have come back from a 14-point deficit to shock Melbourne 20-18 after a series of controversial decisions rocked the final match of Magic Round.
AAP · May 4, 2025 Cowboy Cotter set to miss two games on eve of Origin Reuben Cotter has received a two-match ban for a shot that the NRL match officials did not detect on the field at Magic Round.
The Guardian - AU · 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
AAP · 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 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 2, 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.
The Guardian - AU · 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
AAP · 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 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.
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