The Unlikely Pairing: What's Behind the NRL's "Magic" Round? The National Rugby League (NRL) has long been a staple of Australian sporting culture.
However, its annual Magic Round event has taken on a life of its own in recent years. This unique fixture sees teams travel to Brisbane for a series of matches that defy traditional geographic and temporal boundaries.
The 2023 installment, which pitted the Parramatta Eels against the Melbourne Storm at Suncorp Stadium, was no exception.