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Storm send battered Bulldogs into sudden-death semi

Melbourne can put their feet up while injury-hit Canterbury tackle either reigning premiers Penrith or the Warriors after the Storm won their qualifying final.

AAP · Sep 12, 2025

'Not looking great': Bulldogs sweat on Crichton's scans

Canterbury are sweating on an ankle injury to Stephen Crichton after the Bulldogs captain limped off AAMI Park in their qualifying final loss against Melbourne.

AAP · Sep 12, 2025

Veterans lead way to keep Eels in hunt for NRLW finals

Abbi Church collected a double and Rachael Pearson also shone to lead the Eels to victory in a must-win NRLW game against the Bulldogs.

AAP · Sep 12, 2025

Storm signing feels big shift south has been vindicated

Stefano Utoikamanu is set to finally realise his goal of playing in an NRL final, with the hard-running prop leading the Storm forward pack against Canterbury.

AAP · Sep 10, 2025

'Haters': Dogs star clips critics over Galvin form

Stephen Crichton has launched a passionate defence of Lachlan Galvin as the playmaker gets set to lead Canterbury's attack into the finals.

AAP · Sep 10, 2025

Forde-Yard Dash: Week 3 Guide to Games That Could Have Long-Lasting Effects

Four matchups are must-win situations for at least one team, plus a host of rivalries and yardstick games are on tap.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9, 2025

Storm star not fazed by form fade ahead of NRL finals

Cameron Munster expects many to have 'put a line through' Melbourne, but the gun playmaker doesn't share concerns about their recent dip in form.

AAP · Sep 9, 2025

'We need him': Kikau urges Mahoney to rise to challenge

Canterbury forward enforcer Viliame Kikau is among Bulldogs identities urging a departing and possibly disgruntled Bulldogs teammate to fire up for the finals.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025

Gould, Ciraldo ink huge Dogs deals, eye Crichton boost

Canterbury are closing in on a new deal for captain Stephen Crichton after extending the contracts of Cameron Ciraldo and Phil Gould until 2031.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025

Bulldog reveals six-week mould infestation battle

Canterbury's Max King has lifted the lid on how a mould infestation at home affected his physical state as the prop looks to lead the Bulldogs' finals charge.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025