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'Gritty' Warriors defy Cowboys for equal-best NRL start

The Warriors have been forced to hold off a rampaging North Queensland comeback to win, 30-26, for the sixth time in seven NRL games.

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Magic Weekend brings a divided sport together – for 48 hours at least

All 12 Super League clubs take the field at St James’ Park in Magic Weekend but away from the pitch the structure of the sport in England is under discussion

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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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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

The Guardian - AU

Super League stars excited for return of Magic Weekend to Newcastle

The event is now guaranteed to remain in the north east for at least the next three years.

The Independent UK

'I'm interested': Burgess keen to coach Perth in NRL

Sam Burgess has confirmed that he is interested in becoming inaugural coach of the new NRL team based in Perth.

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Recalling Hastings would be 'unfair': Knights coach

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has defended his decision to leave Jackson Hastings in reserve grade as the Knights' attack continues to sputter.

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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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Southwell, NSW debutants shine in record Origin win

NSW have begun their new era in style, thrashing Queensland by 32-12 in the women's State of Origin series opener.

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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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Hughes can't bear leaving the Storm for Perth

Star halfback Jahrome Hughes wants to lock in his playing future with Melbourne, resisting a big money deal to sign with Perth, who will join the NRL in 2027.

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The new contender in race to coach NRL expansion club

Sam Burgess has emerged as a candidate to coach an expansion club, with Wayne Bennett predicting it's a case of when - not if - his mentee will be an NRL coach.

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Walsh up for fight with Cobbo for Broncos fullback spot

Reece Walsh concedes will miss the opening State of Origin clash with injury as he looks forward to the competition for his Brisbane jersey with Selwyn Cobbo.

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NRL confident diving scourge won't follow sin-bins

The NRL insist there is no need to remind players not to take dives, despite fears a record number of sin-bins could encourage ball-carriers to milk penalties.

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Abdo adamant Perth club will not be run by NRL

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has revealed a new club in Perth will become a members-owned franchise, after the inaugural board is appointed by head office.

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Parramatta twice as good when Mitch Moses plays

Stats show that since 2023, Mitch Moses has had a greater positive impact on his team than Nathan Cleary, Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic have had on theirs.

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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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League proves the right test for Eels rookie Smith

He whacked them like David Warner, but Ryley Smith ultimately chose Rugby League over cricket, much to the delight of the Parramatta Eels.

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Dogs veteran says no easy fix to high-tackle dramas

Canterbury's most capped player Kurt Mann says telling players to lower their target area won't cut down the NRL's alarming rise in high tackles.

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Why Titans co-owner Kelly won't give up on losing club

Gold Coast continue to fail on the footy field, but co-owner Darryl Kelly remains on board long-term and retains faith the bad times will turn for the better.

The Guardian - AU

Fine forecast as Women’s State of Origin goes from strength to strength

The Maroons begin the defence of their title with hopes high of more record crowds, as the code becomes more aware of the appeal of women’s players

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Fresh Panthers blow as Sorensen cops three-game NRL ban

Scott Sorensen has failed to have a grade-two shoulder charge downgraded at the NRL judiciary and will miss Penrith's next three games.

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Hasler claims sin-bin changes affect integrity of NRL

Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has pushed back against the NRL suggestion there is no crackdown on foul play, while wanting consistency heading into Magic Round.

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Penrith must defy history to go from bottom to finals

Ivan Cleary says NRL ladder positions don't matter until July, but history suggests Penrith will have a tough time recovering to make finals.

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Dolphins get star hooker back but forwards sidelined

The Dolphins have received mixed news on their burgeoning injury list but the return of star hooker Jeremy Marshall-King against Sydney Roosters is timely.

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