NRL Magic Round 2026 preview and official tips for every game including the New Zealand Warriors vs Brisbane Broncos blockbuster at Suncorp Stadium. Could Billy Slater pull off a shock State of Origin selection gamble by moving Kalyn Ponga to the halves alongside Cameron Munster to make the QLD Maroons instant favorites over the NSW Blues? Plus, breaking NRL transfer news as Luke Metcalf signs a massive contract with the St George Illawarra Dragons after the Canterbury Bulldogs officially pulled out of the $1 million race.

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Ivan Cleary is leaving the Penrith Panthers. The club has confirmed that the four-time premiership-winning coach will step down at the end of 2027, with assistant Peter Wallace already named as his successor. With Nathan Cleary, Liam Martin, and Brian To'o all off-contract at the same time, we break down why the Panthers face a vital fight to stop a total dynasty collapse.

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The five-year plan at Belmore is in deep trouble as 20 positional changes leave the Bulldogs attack looking like a dogs breakfast. Following a 44-12 thrashing, we debate if the season is already over and why the current coaching strategy has the roster in total disarray.

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Jarome Luai has emerged as the shock favourite for the NSW No. 6 jersey, but can he jump Mitchell Moses for the State of Origin opener? Dave Riccio, Brent Read, and Michael Carayannis dive into the explosive Origin selection debate and the statement game that could decide the Blues halves pairing.

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The Bulldogs are "unravelling" at Belmore, the Tigers' premiership bubble has officially burst, and Queensland is facing an Origin selection crisis.

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When Lachie Galvin left the Tigers, Luai was one of the loudest voices against him. Now Luai is the one headed out the door, to PNG and he could lure Tigers players with him.

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Jarome Luai's visit to the PNG Chiefs has ignited outrage across the NRL — is the Tigers captain about to walk out on a club that's finally flying? The panel debates whether Luai's mid-season PNG trip is a genuine move or a play for more money, why Tigers fans feel betrayed, and whether the Chiefs' tax-free millions are making a mockery of the NRL salary cap.

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Benji Marshall wants the media to back off the Wests Tigers — but Mick can't win either way. He copped it when he wrote they were struggling, and now he's copping it for writing about how well they're going.

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