Overview

• The 2025 NRL Magic Round, running from May 1 to May 4, opened with Game I of the Women’s State of Origin at Lang Park in Brisbane.
• Queensland Maroons reversed a last-minute lineup decision, reinstating Destiny Brill as starting lock after initially replacing her with debutant Tavarna Papalii.
• Pre-match attention focused on Lang Park's playing surface, which underwent significant repairs following heavy usage in the lead-up to the event.
• The Women’s State of Origin, now an integral part of Magic Round, highlights rugby league’s increasing investment in the women’s game.
• Matches across the Magic Round, including the Women’s State of Origin opener, are being broadcast live on Nine Network, Foxtel, Kayo, and ABC Sport platforms.