NRL live: Dolphins rattled as Roosters put on a magic show
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Bunker controversy continues as Sharks hold off Eels comeback
There were no dubious sin bins, but the Bunker once again reared its ugly head into Magic Round, as the Sharks held off an Eels comeback to claim victory.
‘It really did hurt’: Carrigan on mission to exorcise grand final demons
Pat Carrigan admits the pain of Brisbane’s shocking 2023 grand final collapse drives him, saying he and several Broncos stars won’t be satisfied until they break the club’s long premiership drought.
Expansion bonanza puts Monday night footy back in frame
It’s been almost a decade since the NRL has seen consistent Monday night footy action – but ARLC chair Peter V’landys says that could change as more teams enter the competition.
Women’s Origin bumper ratings smash AFL
Women’s State of Origin continues to be a television juggernaut, out-rating Thursday night’s AFL clash between Essendon and North Melbourne by almost double on free-to-air.
‘Line in sand’: Inside Hasler’s brutal Fifita roast
Gold Coast Des Hasler has drawn a ‘line in the sand’ and roasted the Titans in a brutal video session that culminated in $1 million Origin star David Fifita being sent to reserve grade.
‘Patty kicked me out’: Herbie’s brutal Broncos group chat eviction
The Dolphins have Magic Round bragging rights after the Broncos were “shafted” from prime time, but Pat Carrigan won a personal battle with Herbie Farnworth following a savage group chat eviction.
Blues star opens up on shock eye gouge allegation
NSW hooker Keeley Davis was reluctant to discuss the ugly eye gouge allegation which rocked Origin I – but she says that while she’s not certain who the culprit was she has no doubts that she felt an eye gouge.
SuperCoach NRL: Who will shine and who will suffer due to Origin
Origin selections and bye schedules combine at this time of the season to create SuperCoach traps and opportunities – we’re here to help you not just survive, but thrive over the period.
Magic Round mascot race form guide: Is it Gout Gout in disguise?
The true race that stops a nation will take place at Suncorp when the NRL’s mascots scorch the turf. Fatima Kdouh rates the contenders including Storm Man, Buck, Bluey, Rocky and Reefy. WATCH THE VIDEO
Body armour, XXXX kids: Matty Johns’ Magic Round survival guide
While the main action is at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane has so much more to offer for NRL fans at Magic Round. MATTY JOHNS details the best – and worst – experiences you just can’t miss.
Blues touch perfect 10s, Maroons bomb: Every NSW, Qld player rated
Eye-gouge allegation, accidental hair pulls, big hits and HIAs across the field – the Blues tamed the madness and the Maroons to win State of Origin I. WE RATE EVERY PLAYER
Blues domination: NSW secure record win on Queensland turf
From a hair pull to an eye gauge, the women’s State of Origin series opener was full of memorable and controversial moments. In the end though, Queensland had no answers for the rampant NSW Blues.
‘I’m coming to Brisbane toothless’: Bennett joins NRL’s no fang gang
Wayne Bennett will continue a proud rugby league tradition when he fronts up at Magic Round this week, an NRL cult hero is big in Japan and PNG unearth a Jarome Luai clone.
Reece Walsh injury update breaks Broncos and Maroons hearts
Reece Walsh has dropped an injury-report bombshell all but ruling himself out of Origin I, but the Brisbane maestro did find a silver lining to his injury woes.
‘I was pretty naive’: Averillo opens up on Bulldogs exit
Jake Averillo had every intention of being a Bulldog for life, until Wayne Bennett came calling. The Dolphins star opens up on his time at Canterbury, getting engaged and starting a new life at Redcliffe.
Fresh bunker controversy: Missed penalty that cost Sharks win
The Sharks went down in dramatic fashion against the Tigers in round eight, but footage shows Cronulla should have been awarded a golden point penalty which would have all but guaranteed them victory instead.
Payten lays out recipe for success in NRL showdown with Warriors
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has revealed how he hopes to break apart New Zealand’s brick wall defence when his side takes on the Warriors during Magic Round in Brisbane. Read what he had to say.
Bye Bible: Top SuperCoach purchases and PODs
Serious NRL SuperCoaches know the bye/Origin rounds are big moving weeks. MAX BRYDEN reveals the players to target and tactics to employ.
Mastermind’s Magic Round verdict on top SuperCoach buys
The NRL SuperCoach Mastermind busts a Magic Round myth and gives his last word on this weekend’s teams to target, cheapies and captains.
Late Mail: Tigers lose Star power for Magic Round
The Wests Tigers have been forced into a backline reshuffle while South Sydney’s injury woes have worsened. See all the latest team changes for Magic Round
Feuds, sledges and axings: Awkward Magic Round reunions revealed
Over 600 NRL players, coaches, staff and media personalities will cram into Suncorp Stadium for Magic Round – and there are bound to be some awkward encounters. We reveal the top 10 reunions with potential for drama.
V’landys reveals door is open for fifth Qld NRL franchise
Queensland’s hopes of securing a fifth NRL team are alive according to Peter V’landys. In a wide-ranging interview, the ARL Commission boss reveals details on the return of the Bears, the future of Magic Round and more.
The ‘Not 50’: See which stars Buzz cut from elite list
Generational change is happening at the NRL, with a wave of fresh new faces sweeping some of rugby league’s highest-paid stars out of Phil Rothfield’s list of the 50 best players in the game.
Collateral damage? How Maguire plans to keep Reyno at Broncos
Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds is set to open contract talks with the club, as coach Michael Maguire vows to find the salary-cap space to keep the inspirational halfback at Red Hill.
The man who could build inaugural Perth Bears roster
One of the most experienced football administrators in the code has been identified as a target to oversee the massive recruitment drive and build of the NRL’s new Perth franchise.
NRL Magic Round pub crawl: The coldest beer on Caxton Street revealed
From the Regatta Hotel to the Story Bridge Hotel and across to Caxton Street – TRAVIS MEYN maps out the ultimate Magic Round pub crawl and reveals which venue owns the frostiest larger. WATCH THE VIDEO
Club CEOs call for NRL to axe suburban grounds for finals
Suburban grounds have long been the beating heart of rugby league — but with finals crowds under the microscope, multiple club CEOs believe the smaller venues no longer belong in the big September matches.
‘Gutted’ Fogarty reveals the silence that sealed Raiders exit
Manly-bound Jamal Fogarty has revealed intimate details of how negotiations with Canberra collapsed, while addressing speculation of a feud with Raiders coach Ricky Stuart.
WATCH: NRL set to bring back retired refs as Bunker specialists
In the wake of a whopping 18 sin-bins in one weekend, the NRL will bring a small group of seasoned whistleblowers into the Bunker full-time to eradicate the inconsistencies from video referees. OFF THE RECORD PODCAST
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