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Welcome to the first ever NRLW Magic Round. Six games, 12 teams, one ground, two spectacular days of action. Having opened the season with three wins from four games, the Cowboys and hometown heroes the Knights look to build on that momentum in the opening two games of the day. In the final match of a historic weekend the Eels take on a young Dragons side having its depth tested by injury and suspension. Up Next / Cancel Replay Play Next NRL CEO Andrew Abdo praises special NRLW Magic Round Here is a recap of the dramatic weather-affected opening day and how the star players coped with the conditions and enforced stoppages due to lighting.

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Half-time: We have another piece of history on a historic weekend for women's rugby league. The scores are deadlocked at nil-all, the first scoreless half of football in NRLW history. It was a defensive tussle in driving rain at McDonald Jones Stadium, with both sides defending their line. Canberra had more opportunities late in the half but they were unable to break through. Knights 0 - Raiders 0. 32nd minute: We remain scoreless as we enter the final three minutes of the half however the Raiders have another chance to work their way into attacking field position after a Newcastle forward pass. Knights 0 - Raiders 0. 25th minute: The left-edge shift was on and Canberra created an overlap but Cheyelle Robins-Reti was unable to catch and pass to her winger under heavy pressure from Sheridan Gallagher. Knights 0 - Raiders 0. 23rd minute: Newcastle's discipline is starting to hurt them now and another penalty has given the Raiders a chance to attack. Canberra have played the game at the right end of the field, now they need to capitalise. Knights 0 - Raiders 0. 17th minute: The Knights successfully defended their own line and they've been rewarded with a penalty and a smooth exit from their own end, followed by another penalty. Canberra have defended well but that's now four penalties in less than 20 minutes and it's making life difficult for them. Knights 0 - Raiders 0. 15th minute: The rain has returned to McDonald Jones Stadium and it's making life difficult for the back three. Sheridan Gallagher has spilled a bomb to give the Raiders a fresh set to attack. Knights 0 - Raiders 0. 8th minute: Canberra's defence has let them down through the opening weeks of the season but they've held firm early today and defended back-to-back sets to deny their opponents. A seven-tackle set was followed by a penalty and the Raiders have some good field position. Knights 0 - Raiders 0. 5th minute: The Raiders have made an impressive start to the contest and they've nearly turned a penalty into first points. The visitors had an attacking set and came agonisingly close on multiple occasions but just fell short. Newcastle received a penalty working the ball out of their own end and have a chance to attack. Knights 0 - Raiders 0. Chantay Kick-off: We are underway for the second match of the day in Newcastle, with the home side taking centre-stage for a showdown with the Raiders. The Knights begin the match as heavy favourites and have first use of the ball as they look to make a positive start in trying conditions. Knights 0 - Raiders 0. Late Mail Knights: The Knights are 1-17 with no late changes. Jules Kirkpatrick moves from the bench to the starting side after back-rower Evah McEwen was suspended for a hair pull. Joeli Morris is the new face on the bench. Sharpshooter Jesse Southwell has kicked 18 goals from 18 attempts this season. No changes in Saturday's 24-hour update. Raiders: Grace Kemp will start the match with Chloe Saunders coming off the bench in a switch an hour before kick-off. Hollie-May Dodd dropped out of the side on Saturday, her place in the second row taken by Tatiana Finau. Co-captain Zahara Temara is straight back into the side after missing last week's game with a hamstring injury, with Georgia Thomas making way. Relna Wuruki-Hosea is 18th player. Cowboys v Warriors at McDonald Jones Stadium

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