The architect behind Canterbury’s rapid rise
They’ve poached plenty of Panthers stars and even Phil Gould, but the reason why the Bulldogs are dominating in 2025 is down to one man and his defensive plan.
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Calls grow louder for Dogs star to make Origin debut
Blues coach Laurie Daley has some big calls to make when he names his State of Origin squad next month, with a Bulldogs star being talked up as a deserved debutant.
Woman knocked unconscious at NRL game, police release images
Police have released images of persons of interest following a sickening brawl that left a 21-year-old woman in hospital after Canterbury’s win over Newcastle at Accor Stadium.
‘We’ve had some difficult conversations’: Mahoney’s Ciraldo doubt
Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney admits he originally wasn’t sold on the appointment of Cameron Ciraldo at the Bulldogs. He now has no doubts head coach will help deliver the club’s first title in more than two decades.
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‘Whole arm goes dead’: Crichton reveals fears over nerve issue
Stephen Crichton has been dealing with a loss of feeling in his right arm following an incident in Townsville last year, with the Bulldogs skipper revealing fears a big hit on the field might lead to permanent damage.
Crichton reveals fears over lingering injury
Stephen Crichton has been dealing with a loss of feeling in his right arm, and there could come a time when he doesn’t make a quick recovery on the field.
Bulldogs make major coaching change
The Bulldogs have locked in a major piece of the puzzle for their inaugural NRLW season, with a familiar name set to coach the team in 2025.
Bulldogs sign rugby league journeyman to lead NRLW team
Phil Gould has finished his exhaustive search to find a coach for the Bulldogs’ NRLW team, knocking back up to 90 applicants for the role to settle on a former Fijian international.
SuperCoach wrap: Big name flops and fresh Pap injury
Kalyn Ponga and Harry Grant were among the flops while a fresh injury concern for Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to dominate SuperCoach headlines all week.
Buzz: Contentious stadium to break all-time attendance record
It’s the ground everyone wants to abandon, but now Accor Stadium is set to host the biggest crowd in regular season history. BUZZ ROTHFIELD reveals why the venue still has a vital place in the game’s future.
‘On the line’: NRL pest faces ‘tricky’ dilemma
A former footy niggler has given the NRL’s biggest pest some advice after the Bulldogs firebrand came under scrutiny for his antics.
Reed Mahoney victim reveals crackdown fear
One of the central figures in the NRL sin bin crackdown for high shots says he hopes it doesn’t lead to matches being decided by players taking dives, while Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has backed his hooker Reed Mahoney.
Bulldogs confused by star forward’s ban
The Bulldogs have been left confused over a star forward’s ban, but Stephen Crichton has no issue with the NRL’s crackdown on high contact.
Buzz: Why ‘liability’ Mahoney is jeopardising Bulldogs
There’s no question Reed Mahoney has talent, but it’s the reckless antics in his game that’s going to cost the Bulldogs, and potentially cost him a spot in the team. He needs to pull his head in before it’s too late, writes BUZZ ROTHFIELD.
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