Penny pinchers: Dogs out to end one dynasty, start own Phil Gould and Cameron Ciraldo have helped lay the foundations for Penrith's success, now they're trying to bring the same blueprint to Canterbury. AAP · Sep 19, 2025
Familiar foes: the true parallels between Dogs, Penrith The similarities between Penrith and Canterbury go well beyond Phil Gould rebuilds, with players explaining how and why Sunday will be such a unique NRL final. AAP · Sep 18, 2025
Why Bulldogs flyer couldn't watch Penrith's NRL dynasty Penrith's historic NRL dynasty has been must-watch rugby league, but not for Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri. AAP · Sep 18, 2025
History has Dogs as dynasty enders with Penrith looming Canterbury have made a habit of ending dynasties through their 90-year history so is Penrith's NRL dominance to end in the semi-final at Accor Stadium? AAP · Sep 17, 2025
Bulldogs' demolition chief out to raze Penrith dynasty Jethro Rinakama wants to help Canterbury into their first preliminary final in over 10 years as the Dogs look to end Penrith's charmed NRL finals run. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
Eels NRLW hooker cleared of bite at judiciary Parramatta's Rueben Cherrington has been found not guilty at the NRLW judiciary of biting, after she was referred by the match review panel. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Ciraldo rolls dice with new-look Bulldogs spine Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has gone for broke, naming a heavily rotated Bulldogs side for Sunday's clash with Penrith. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Size mismatch no worry as Martin hunts Kikau scalp Liam Martin is hoping to leave a mark on old mate Viliame Kikau as Penrith look to put a knife through Canterbury's NRL finals campaign. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Sexton ready to come to Dogs' rescue after 'crazy' year Toby Sexton had feared he may have played his last game for Canterbury but now he's ready to come to the undermanned Bulldogs' rescue against Penrith. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
The greatest game of all? Broncos v Raiders NRL classic might just be the best of all time The 1989 grand final has long been the gold standard of rugby league epics but Sunday’s epic was equal, if not superior The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025
Canberra given six days to back up from epic The NRL's bid to avoid a clash with the AFL grand final in Melbourne has left Canberra with a six-day back-up after their golden point loss to Brisbane. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Bulldogs sweat on Sexton, Crichton injury confirmed Phil Gould has confirmed captain Stephen Crichton will miss two to four weeks as the club waits on a crucial Monday scan for Toby Sexton ahead of Penrith. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Eels star sent to NRLW judiciary over biting charge Parramatta hooker Rueben Cherrington has been referred to the NRLW judiciary, after the match review committee found an alleged bite in a win over Canterbury. AAP · Sep 13, 2025
Bellamy believes best is yet to come as Storm advance Melbourne are hopeful that the two-week break before their preliminary final means superstar halfback Jahrome Hughes can recover from injury to play. AAP · Sep 13, 2025
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Battered Bulldogs to battle on without injured brigade Wounded Canterbury still believe they can cause havoc in the finals despite Stephen Crichton headlining a long list of injuries out of their loss to Melbourne.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 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 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 NRL finals win would put Panthers in rarefied air Beat the Warriors in Auckland and Penrith will become the first team in premiership history to sit last after 12 rounds but go on to win a finals game.
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Storm young gun looking to fire shots through finals Halfback Jonah Pezet has put decisions on his playing future on hold as he chases success with the Storm, who host Canterbury in the first NRL qualifying final.
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Make-or-break finals loom early for NRL's top four A finals series full of travel and the threat of red-hot teams outside the top four means the week-one clashes could be more important than ever.
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Bulldogs roll the dice with shock bench switch Coach Cameron Ciraldo says the decision to drop Reed Mahoney and recall Toby Sexton is a tough call but is best for the Bulldogs in their Melbourne final.
AAP · Sep 10, 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 9, 2025 NRL eye crucial judiciary change in post-season review NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has revealed it could be made easier for players to challenge match suspensions in the future, with Harry Grant leading the call for change.
AAP · Sep 8, 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.