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
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. AAP · Apr 30, 2025
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 The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2025
Cobbo backed to defy doubters in Broncos No.1 switch Brisbane's new fullback Selwyn Cobbo is a giant physical presence, and Pat Carrigan says his stellar showing at No.1 in Magic Round last year augurs well. AAP · Apr 22, 2025
Manly get Magic Round bye, Brisbane to play Sunday Brisbane have been moved from their usual primetime Friday slot in Magic Round, while their usual opponents Manly have been given the bye for the first time. AAP · Nov 19, 2024
Knights to lose superstar Upton, gain NRLW Magic Round Newcastle will host the inaugural women's Magic Round in 2025, and insist they can still be a force in the NRLW without the game's best player Tamika Upton. AAP · Nov 18, 2024
Cleary wants World Club Challenge at NRL Magic Round Nathan Cleary has publicly lobbied the NRL to fly Super League champions Wigan to Australia to play the World Club Challenge at Magic Round. AAP · Oct 14, 2024
Warriors' Fonua-Blake stood down after sheds walkout Prop Addin Fonua-Blake has been disciplined for leaving the changing rooms early after the Warriors' Magic Round win, and will not play against the Dolphins. AAP · May 23, 2024
Munster in Origin doubt after Magic Round groin agony Cameron Munster's recurring groin injury in the Storm's Magic Round flogging of the Eels has put the Queensland star in doubt for the State of Origin series. AAP · May 19, 2024
May claims won't distract 'professional' Panthers Penrith Panthers players are determined to remain professional despite losing centre Taylan May for a Magic Round clash against the Warriors. AAP · May 18, 2024
Storm's Munster hoping to work some magic against Eels Playmaker Cameron Munster says he needs to lift to get Melbourne "humming" as they prepare to take on Parramatta in Sunday's Magic Round clash. AAP · May 18, 2024
Emotional Haka reminds Mooney Canberra is his home Trey Mooney knows if he'd made the call to leave Canberra in 2025, he'd have risked missing out on moments like those witnessed post-match at Magic Round. AAP · May 17, 2024
Young's double helps Raiders to chaotic win over Dogs Magic Round is off to a memorable start, with Canberra surviving two sin-binnings to beat Canterbury on the back of a try-scoring double to Hudson Young. AAP · May 17, 2024
Brisbane secures Magic Round until 2027, NRLW next Brisbane has won hosting rights for the NRL's Magic Round for the next three seasons as plans ramp up to have the same format for the NRLW in New Zealand. AAP · May 17, 2024
AAP · May 14, 2024 Eels to miss Moses magic, Trindall a chance to return Mitch Moses looks set to have just one chance to prove his State of Origin credentials, with the Parramatta halfback set to miss Magic Round through injury.
AAP · May 12, 2024 Titans carnage with Foran one of five injured halves Gold Coast coach Des Hasler faces having five halves unavailable for Magic Round after Kieran Foran and AJ Brimson were injured against North Queensland.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 7, 2024 Fake social media account impersonates Newcastle Rugby League to troll fans The competition has warned players and fans.
AAP · Nov 13, 2023 NRL eye record women's crowd with Brisbane Origin clash A women's State of Origin at Suncorp Stadium on the night before Magic Round gets underway has the potential to be a world-record crowd for the NRL.
AAP · Oct 17, 2023 A-League unveils 'Unite Round', ditches Sydney GF call A-League fans will have their own answer to "Magic Round" after bosses ditched the unpopular grand final deal for a weekend-long football jamboree.
ABC News · May 7, 2023 NRL Magic Round winners and losers, including the Dolphins' new cult hero and the Rabbitohs' rising stock As the NRL carnival moves away from Brisbane and back to regularly scheduled programming, we look at the winners and losers from Magic Round.
ABC News · May 7, 2023 Magic Round: Gold Coast Titans beat Parramatta 26-24, Nth Queensland Cowboys down Sydney Roosters 20-6, Wests Tigers beat St George illawarra 18-16 Magic Round wraps up with the Gold Coast Titans beating the Parramatta Eels at Lang Park, to complete a perfect weekend for Queensland team, after wins for the Cowboys and Wests Tigers.
ABC News · May 6, 2023 Despite another Magic Round win, the Penrith Panthers look tired after three long years The Panthers get the win in their Magic Round clash with the Warriors, but the back-to-back premiers are definitely looking closer to the chasing pack than at any point since 2019, writes Jon Healy.
ABC News · May 5, 2023 Magic Round begins with Brisbane Broncos beating Manly 32-6, Canberra Raiders downing Canterbury Bulldogs 34-30 The Broncos make a brilliant beginning to Magic Round, crushing Manly after an 11-try thriller between the Raiders and Bulldogs at Lang Park.
ABC News · May 4, 2023 Queensland determined to keep the NRL's highly successful Magic Round in Brisbane The city gets $30 million in kickbacks for tackling the logistical nightmare that is eight NRL games in three days at one stadium. Several states have approached the NRL for hosting rights.
AAP · Feb 13, 2023 Bennett's ark: O'Sullivan beats flood to join Dolphins Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan had a Magic Round recruitment meeting with Wayne Bennett washed away last year before a phone chat changed his life.