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 · Nov 7, 2022
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 · Sep 20, 2022
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. ABC News · May 15, 2022
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. AAP · May 15, 2022
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. ABC News · May 15, 2022
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. ABC News · May 14, 2022
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. ABC News · May 13, 2022
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 · May 13, 2022
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 · May 13, 2022
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 · May 13, 2022
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 · May 13, 2022
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 · May 12, 2022
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 · May 12, 2022
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. AAP · May 11, 2022
Newcastle Herald · May 8, 2022 O'Brien looks to bolstered Knights squad ahead of Magic Round The coach expects at least six players to return this week.
Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2022 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.