Canberra Raiders NRL News

NRL keeps Magic Round in Brisbane, draws 140,000 fans, creates unforgettable experience.

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BRISBANE: Why would anyone want to move Magic Round away from Brisbane?

Fresh off the NRL's decision to keep the marquee weekend in the river city for another three seasons, everyone involved stepped up once again to create a memorable weekend as over 140,000 fans flocked to Suncorp Stadium across three days.

From the moment you step foot into the city for the marquee event, there's a sense of belonging if you're a rugby league diehard.

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Raiders honor Indigenous culture in special NRL round with unique jersey design. Proud representation.

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Of the many important NRL matches the Raiders have played, the upcoming Indigenous round holds particular significance for its proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players - the chance to represent their people and families and shed light on their culture.

That culture will be represented in the vibrant colours of the Aboriginal people (yellow, black and red) and the Torres Strait Islander people (green and blue) on a jersey specially commissioned for this round on Saturday, 25 May.

The jersey artwork, created by Birpai/Warrimay(Worimi)/South Sea Islander woman Kulka Fahey, depicts the theme "Where the water meets the land". It...

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Parramatta players back coach despite poor defense leading to potential job loss in 2025.

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Parramatta players still support Brad Arthur, but their awful defence may cost the coach his job for 2025.

The Eels missed exactly 50 tackles under the bright lights of Magic Round on Sunday night, copping a 48-16 thumping.

And that was by a spare parts Storm team missing both their brilliant playmakers Jahrome Hughes and Cam Munster.

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