The Luke Metcalf story took another dramatic twist when Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd slumped to the turf in agony in Brisbane. Stuff sports reporters

Reece Walsh's generational run to end 2025 was almost without peer, but he has rejoined the ranks of the mortals to start this year.

Reece Walsh has been left out of Queensland’s squad after a shocker against the Warriors and has been replaced by a Kiwis contender. Stuff sports reporters

James Tedesco wins back his NSW fullback spot in a State of Origin I squad featuring seven potential debutants, with coach Laurie Daley accidentally announcing the name of an ex-Queensland player. Follow live.

Milestone man Damien Cook was cruelly denied one of the tries of Magic Round after his epic individual four-pointer was taken away in controversial fashion.

Broncos coach Michael Maguire has been left confused by a puzzling no-call from the officials after star fullback Reece Walsh was sent off the field for a HIA.

Tanah Boyd was forced from the field in the seventh minute in Brisbane, the same venue where Luke Metcald did his ACL a year ago. Andrew Voerman

Look back at live coverage of the NRL Magic Round clash. Stuff sports reporters

Magic Round 2026 concludes on Sunday night with the Panthers taking on the Dragons.

Tanah Boyd was forced from the field in the seventh minute against the Broncos. Stuff sports reporters