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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.

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Milford one of four experienced players who could come in for Knights

NRL: The former Broncos half is expected to be named for the Knights.

Newcastle Herald

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.

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Penrith Panthers make it look easy against an injury-hit Storm in a Magic Round game that couldn't live up to the hype

Penrith vs Melbourne has been marked on every NRL fan's calendar since 2020. Unfortunately, just like last year, regular-season meetings can leave a bit to be desired, but that doesn't mean we should ignore what happened in Saturday night's long-awaited game.

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Panthers crush Storm, go top of NRL ladder

Penrith have made all the running at a rain-soaked Suncorp Stadium to beat Melbourne 32-6 to go top of the NRL table.

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Reds cop Super thrashing at hands of Blues

The Blues have cruised to a huge Super Rugby Pacific win against the Queensland Reds, romping to a 53-26 victory at Eden Park.

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Eels' NRL displays yet to convince Arthur

They've already beaten Melbourne and Penrith this season but Parramatta coach Brad Arthur says he's yet to be fully convinced of the Eels' big-game mentality.

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Taumalolo driving Cowboys' NRL revival

Jason Taumalolo's return to NRL form has coincided with an upturn in results for the North Queensland Cowboys.

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Fitzgibbon buoyed by Sharks' character

Craig Fitzgibbon hopes Cronulla can continue to build on the character they displayed in last week's victory over the Warriors when they face Canberra.

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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.

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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.

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Souths eye captaincy spark from Walker

After an out-of-sorts start to the year, South Sydney are banking on Cody Walker rising to his appointment as captain.

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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.

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Ponga's Knights woes no worry for Slater

Queensland State of Origin coach Billy Slater says he's not worried about Newcastle's NRL struggles affecting Kalyn Ponga's ability to perform for the Maroons.

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Campo's Corner: The life and death of City v Country — how the legacy of league's much loved rep game lives on

It helped launch careers both on and off the field and left an indelible mark on all who played in it. So what happened to the City v Country game, and what legacy has it left behind? Nick Campton reports.

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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.

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David Fusitu'a makes admission about his confidence ahead of Leeds Rhinos return

The winger has endured terrible injury luck in recent years, but feels better than he has in a long time ahead of his return to the pitch.

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Titans facing crunch NRL period: Wallace

Recalled Gold Coast forward Jarrod Wallace says the struggling Titans face a make-or-break period in their NRL season, as their finals hopes hang by a thread.

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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.

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Broncos boast pulling power again: Walters

Victory for Brisbane against Manly on Friday night as part of the NRL's Magic Round would give the Broncos their first four-game winning streak in five years.

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Storm back Meaney to cover for Papenhuyzen

Nick Meaney is set to wear Melbourne's No.1 jersey for the first time following injury to Ryan Papenhuyzen when he lines up against NRL champions Penrith.

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Harrison helps hoist Temu into Stars spotlight

Elle Temu is having a standout season in the ANZ Premiership, the in-circle defender one of the ones to watch. And she couldn't have asked for a better defensive partner than Anna Harrison.

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Kris Terzievski defeats Paul Gallen by unanimous decision in Australasian heavyweight title fight

Former NRL star Paul Gallen is defeated in his Australasian heavyweight title bout by Kris Terzievski, as Harry Garside and Nikita Tszyu claim victories on the undercard.

Newcastle Herald

Mitch Barnett on why he is leaving the Knights

The 28-year-old forward returns against the Bulldogs on Friday night.

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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.

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