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
History looms: teams outside top four make title case The four teams in the bottom half of the top eight have declared they can make a run for the title, in what shapes as an unpredictable NRL finals series. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
And then there were eight: NRL set for most open finals series in years The top four are fallible and with no clear favourite most teams have a chance of winning the 2025 premiership The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2025
NRL finals schedule pits Warriors against All Blacks A scheduling clash means Kiwis will have to choose between watching the Warriors' biggest game of the year or the All Blacks facing their fiercest rivals. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
Mulitalo in awe of Rooster, but ready to shut him down The NRL fan in Ronaldo Mulitalo has watched Mark Nawaqanitawase in awe this year, but he is backing himself to be the man to shut him down in the finals. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
Dogs cop double blow on eve of NRL finals Cronulla have sounded an ominous warning on the eve of the finals, beating Canterbury 24-6 as the Bulldogs lost two players to injury at the worst time. AAP · Sep 6, 2025
Sharks' finals confidence hit, Cowboys fly in NRLW Tayla Preston helped orchestrate an upset win over her old team as the Bulldogs beat the Sharks in the NRLW, while the Cowboys thrashed the Dragons. AAP · Sep 6, 2025
Let us pick when we play: Raiders ramp up finals push Ricky Stuart claims minor premiers Canberra will be massively disadvantaged unless the NRL let them host Brisbane on Sunday in the first week of finals. AAP · Sep 6, 2025
'In your face': why Sharks welcome Bulldog animosity Ronaldo Mulitalo wants Cronulla to match Canterbury's intensity in order to finish the regular season on a high. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
Disobedient Dogs at risk of being bitten by rap sheet More than 50 NRL players will enter round 27 with their finals series at risk of being blown apart by a bad judiciary record, with Canterbury the most at risk. AAP · Sep 3, 2025
'Weirdest injury': Tracey talks about tummy trouble Connor Tracey knows a thing or two about injuries but the Canterbury fullback was in unchartered waters during his last stint on the sidelines. AAP · Sep 2, 2025
'Don't give a rat's': Sharks embrace Penrith's mindset Ronaldo Mulitalo wants Cronulla to be more like Penrith and not worry about whether they finish the regular season in the NRL's top four. AAP · Sep 2, 2025
Relief for Sharks as fullback free for important clash Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy will be available to face Canterbury after avoiding a suspension for his hit on Jack Cogger. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
AAP · Aug 29, 2025 Season could be over for in-form Bulldogs flyer Jacob Kiraz is facing up to four weeks on the sidelines with his foot injury, potentially ruling the gun winger out for the remainder of Canterbury's season.
AAP · Aug 29, 2025 Tools down as chippie Zac Lipowicz finally cracks NRL Zac Lipowicz has become known for turning up to footy training in his hi-vis gear, but the Penrith-based carpenter is now officially an NRL player.
AAP · Aug 28, 2025 Jacob Kiraz injured as Bulldogs lock in top four spot Canterbury's 28-4 defeat of Penrith appears to have come at a cost with Jacob Kiraz suffering an ankle injury late in the game.
AAP · Aug 27, 2025 Could a pre-finals bye round halt the NRL's rest-athon? Amid concerns over the number of NRL stars being rested in crucial late-season games, the idea of a pre-finals bye week has been floated.
AAP · Aug 27, 2025 Why Penrith believe they can defy NRL history Penrith have rested 16 regular NRL starters and all but said goodbye to a top-four finish. But this is why they reckon their premiership race is firmly alive.
AAP · Aug 26, 2025 Hidden logic in Penrith's call to rest 16 NRL regulars Penrith are playing the long game with their premiership defence, all but forgoing an unlikely top-four spot by resting their frontline stars.
AAP · Aug 26, 2025 No dirty dog: Canterbury address Crichton charge Canterbury have moved to defend Stephen Crichton's character after the Bulldogs captain was retrospectively sanctioned by the NRL.
AAP · Aug 23, 2025 Raiders enjoy NRLW revival with back-to-back wins The Raiders have kept alive their finals hopes while the Titans and Roosters also racked up wins in the NRLW.
AAP · Aug 23, 2025 Bulldogs getting their bite back for finals: Crichton Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton has told AAP that while disappointed to lose to Melbourne, their performance showed they can match the best in the finals.
AAP · Aug 22, 2025 Storm skipper faces ban, but Hughes readies for return Melbourne captain Harry Grant faces a two-week stint on the sidelines, but the Storm can rest some of their key players after sealing a top-two ladder spot.
AAP · Aug 22, 2025 Storm hold out fast-finishing Bulldogs in NRL thriller Melbourne have edged Canterbury to cap a pulsating night of NRL games, with the win allowing the Storm to seal a top-two spot on the ladder.