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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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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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'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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Best of both Beetson worlds collide at Magic Round

The Dolphins and Roosters will honour Arthur Beetson, a legend of both clubs, at Magic Round when the man of the match will receive a medal named for him.

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Welcome to country ceremonies to go ahead at Women’s State of Origin and NRL’s Magic Round

Welcome to country ceremonies will be held as planned this week with the NRL remaining committed to its Reconciliation Action Plan

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