Day Two of the 2026 NRL Magic Round

May 16, 2026, 05:45
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Introduction

The second day of the NRL Magic Round started at Lang Park. The Wests Tigers played against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.

Main Body

Coaches Benji Marshall and Kieran Foran talked before the game. They made a bet on who would win. Manly won their last game 32-4, but Tom Trbojevic did not play. Jamal Fogarty started the game, and Joey Walsh sat on the bench. The Wests Tigers had many problems. Many players were hurt or could not play. However, Ethan Roberts and Terrell May joined the team. A coach from the NSW Blues watched Terrell May because another player is hurt. Phil Gould from the Bulldogs met with Sam Verrills. People think Sam might move to a new team. Also, Latrell Mitchell had a back injury. His coach, Wayne Bennett, says he can play on May 28.

Conclusion

More games are coming. The Roosters will play the Cowboys. Then, the Eels will play the Storm.

Learning

🕒 The 'Past' Pattern

Look at these words from the story: started, played, talked, made, won.

When we talk about things that already happened, we usually add -ed to the word. This is the easiest way to tell a story in English.

  • Start →\rightarrow Started
  • Play →\rightarrow Played
  • Talk →\rightarrow Talked

⚠️ The 'Rule Breakers'

Some words are rebellious. They do not use -ed. You must memorize them as they are:

  • Make →\rightarrow Made
  • Win →\rightarrow Won

💡 Quick Tip: The 'No' Action

To say someone did NOT do something, we use did not + the normal word.

  • Wrong: Tom did not played. ×\times
  • Right: Tom did not play. ✓\checkmark

Vocabulary Learning

played (v.)
to participate in a sport or game
Example:The Wests Tigers played against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
bet (n.)
a wager or guess about something that may happen
Example:They made a bet on who would win.
hurt (adj.)
injured or in pain
Example:Many players were hurt or could not play.
join (v.)
to become a member of a group
Example:Ethan Roberts and Terrell May joined the team.
coach (n.)
a person who trains and guides a sports team
Example:Phil Gould from the Bulldogs met with Sam Verrills.