NRL 2024
Ten magic moments from Magic Round
Hat-tricks, game-winning tackles and miraculous passes that defy the laws of physics – here are the most magical moments to come out of the annual Suncorp Stadium festival of footy.
- by Billie Eder
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Wet start to weekend but conditions set to clear for Magic Round, Greek festival
Brisbane is set to host two major rugby league events over the coming days, plus a huge weekend cultural festival on the southside. It’s wet now – will the weather hold out?
- by Courtney Kruk
Exclusive
Latrell Mitchell
Mitchell confronts Anasta over Fox Sports’ ‘personal attacks’
The pair were seen engaging in a conversation inside a Surry Hills restaurant before Mitchell asked Anasta to join him outside to continue their words.
- by Danny Weidler
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NRL off-field behaviour
Police swoop ahead of training at Sea Eagle’s home, player charged with drug supply
Former Canterbury and Wests Tigers playmaker Brandon Wakeham has been charged after he was arrested at Brookvale Oval on Wednesday.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Sally Rawsthorne
Dolphins extend ‘try-scoring machine’ Nicholls’ contract for 2025
Dolphins prop Mark Nicholls, the man known as “Goat”, has been rewarded for his career-best form with a contract extension until the end of 2025.
- by Joel Gould
Reece Walsh ruled out for Magic Round as young gun gets debut
The Broncos will be without their fan-favourite for Friday night’s game against Manly at Suncorp Stadium.
- by Joel Gould
‘Very serious’: Abdo addresses allegations against Queensland-based player
The allegations come leading into Magic Round and the first women’s State of Origin match.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
Opinion
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300,000 kicks over 12 years: Cleary’s will to win is breaking his body
His greatest asset is now turning into one of his biggest weaknesses. Rugby league’s No.1 star should consider changing the way he trains.
- by Andrew Johns
NRL admits Harry Grant sin-bin ‘may be considered harsh’
Graham Annesley has urged his match officials to use discretion when making contentious calls after finally giving his verdict on the most scrutinised refereeing decision of the year.
- by Adam Pengilly and Roy Ward
Wayne Bennett agrees to $3 million, three-year deal with South Sydney
South Sydney officials held a meeting with Bennett in Brisbane days out from Magic Round as they prepare to announce his return to the Rabbitohs.
- by Michael Chammas and Adam Pengilly
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Sydney Roosters
Crichton becomes NRL’s hottest property after Fifita rejects Roosters
A raft of clubs, including those who missed out on the signature of David Fifita, are expected to jockey for the services of form forward Angus Crichton.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Adam Pengilly, Michael Chammas and Billie Eder