Fans rage as ‘disgusting’ NRL hit savaged
An ugly hit from Sharks forward Briton Nikora has divided fans, with many claiming he was lucky to only earn 10 minutes in the bin.
Bulldogs
Bulldogs shut down miracle recovery hopes
The Bulldogs will be without one of their biggest stars for the trip to the Shire, while coach Cameron Ciraldo urged Matt Burton to get more involved in attack.
NRL legend shares Dogs conspiracy theory
After a nightmare season opener, critics have not been kind to the Bulldogs. Cameron Smith has voiced the most concerning detail yet.
‘Sad’ image says it all in NRL disaster
Canterbury has come into the 2024 NRL season with a new look team but it hasn’t translated on the scoreboard after a horror start.
The art of captaincy: How Crichton has prepared to lift the Bulldogs
Stephen Crichton will captain for the first time on Saturday night. The new Bulldogs skipper predicts what type of leader he will be, and receives some friendly advice from some of the NRL’s other captains.
How the Bulldogs missed out on Mitch Moses
Mitch Moses could’ve easily been in blue and white on Saturday night, but the struggling club still doesn’t have a classy No.7. Plus, how the Roosters can harness Spencer Leniu’s firebrand on-field persona. WEEKEND READ
Eels vs Bulldogs juniors: Ranking top 19 emerging NRL prospects
Western Sydney foes Parramatta and Canterbury dominated junior reps in 2023, but who has the best rising talent? We rank the top 19 youngsters poised to the NRL rivals into the future.
NRL win/loss predictions: Punters desert Broncos, Bulldogs overs
PAMELA WHALEY analyses all the TAB regular season wins markets to determine which clubs can exceed punters’ expectations and which are more likely to dash them in 2024.
Dogs poach huge Rabbitoh after secret Gould pitch
MARKET WATCH: Canterbury’s forward pack is about to get a massive boost, with Phil Gould landing the prized signature of a South Sydney powerhouse.
2024 NRL ladder predicted: Where your team will sit after Rd 6
There is no hiding a poor start to the NRL season can break your club’s year – but there’s a flip side to that coin. We predict every club’s ladder position through the first six rounds of the competition.
NRL watchability ratings: Joey’s Knightmare Channel 9 meltdowns
Box office appeal, a team full of villains, potential for drama – just what makes NRL teams in 2024 watchable? TRAVIS MEYN on why Jackson Hastings and Joey Johns will keep us glued to the Knights.
‘Change the mood’: Why Ciraldo dropped captaincy bombshell
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has delivered the first major change of the season by appointing star recruit Stephen Cricthon as the club’s new skipper. This is why.
Road to round 1: Flanagan’s challenge to underperforming star
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan lit a fire under Zac Lomax as round 1 of the NRL season fast approaches and positions are cemented. PAMELA WHALEY looks at every club’s form guide, SuperCoach insights and injury updates out of the Pre-season Challenge.
The idol who inspired Crichton’s captaincy
They are no longer teammates, but Stephen Crichton has thanked a key Penrith figure for helping prepare him for the biggest challenge of his career as Canterbury’s new captain.
Origin star axed in shock Bulldogs call
Canterbury has pulled one of the biggest shocks of the 2024 pre-season in announcing the club’s co-captains have been axed.
Bulldogs make massive captaincy change
He hasn’t even played an NRL game for the Bulldogs yet but there’s a lot of faith in the club’s new captain.
60 Queensland league kids soaring in SG Ball; Harold Matthews
It’s a Queensland league invasion: Here are 60 mini Maroons playing in the prestigious SG Ball and Harold Matthews NSWRL representative competitions so far this season.
Billion-dollar tech guru steps up to save Bulldogs
As two former Bulldogs greats were given life membership, the club looked to turn a corner with the introduction of tech guru businessman to help rebuild their embattled board.
Trial Takeaways: Ban the Bunker for NRL Pre-season Challenge
Despite $100,000 being on line for the winner of the NRL Pre-season Challenge, PAMELA WHALEY wants the bunker shelved for trial games. Do you agree?
NRL Trials: Every club’s key positional battle ahead of Round 1
Young guns staking their claim, new recruits making a statement, veterans under pressure to retain their spots. These are every NRL club’s key positional battles.
More Bulldogs bloodshed on eve of 2024 NRL season
The always volatile Canterbury Bulldogs board has claimed another scalp, with chairman John Khoury’s imminent departure creating further unwanted headlines ahead of the new season.
Dogs boss overthrown in ‘boardroom coup’
Bulldogs chairman John Khoury is reportedly set to be axed from the club’s board ahead of an AGM on the eve of the 2024 NRL season.
Returning gun’s frank admission after four year ban
He spent more than four years out of the game, but Bronson Xerri hasn’t lost any of his immense talent after a terrific debut for the Bulldogs.
Western Clydesdales young gun to debut for Canterbury Bulldogs
With just four Hostplus Cup games under his belt another Western Clydesdales young gun is set to run out for the Canterbury Bulldogs this weekend. Meet our latest cup star here.
Download your 2024 NRL tipping chart
Desperate to get one-up on your mates this NRL season? Download your tipping chart and full 2024 schedule and turn friends into foes!
Gould fumes over sensitive leaked photo
Bulldogs supremo Phil Gould has hit out after he was photographed in the middle of a crisis meeting at the NRL club.
Bulldogs crisis meeting: Gus sits down with exiled captain
Canterbury general manager of football Phil Gould has met with Raymond Faitala-Mariner, after the Bulldogs captain was exiled from pre-season training this week.
Spine rater: Why Panthers stars aren’t NRL’s No.1 combo
Nathan Cleary, Jarome Luai and Dylan Edwards may have piloted the Panthers to a premiership three-peat, but an analysis of all 17 clubs reveals Penrith don’t boast the best spine, writes TRAVIS MEYN.
RLPA steps in as Dogs drama continues to evolve
The RLPA are watching how the Bulldogs are treating unwanted club captain Raymond Faitala-Mariner. But more is at stake for those in charge at the rebuilding club, writes Brent Read.
NRL 2024 draw: Blockbuster grand final rematch locked in
The Broncos will get an early chance to exact some revenge for their heartbreaking grand final defeat to the Panthers. See when the heavyweights clash for the first time in 2024.
Bulldogs club captain told to stay away
While the Canterbury Bulldogs have added plenty of new names to the roster, reports are another player is being forced out of the club.
Dogs at war as captain barred from pre-season training
The Bulldogs’ return to pre-season training is shrouded in controversy with former club captain Raymond Faitala-Mariner warned off turning up to Belmore. READ THE LATEST.
100m in 9.68secs: NRL’s fastest man could be Olympic threat
Phil Gould once called Josh Addo-Carr the fastest man on the planet. But, these exclusive stats reveal which NRL star would really be a contender for that crown. See the exclusive top 20 here.
Bulldogs reveal massive signing spree
There is exciting news out of Belmore as the Bulldogs rebuild goes into overdrive, confirming a slew of new signings all in one go.
Tigers prop shocks speedsters: every NRL club’s fastest players
Just two forwards made the list of the top three fastest players at every NRL club in 2023. See the incredible results from the official GPS tracking data for the NRL.
Bulldogs make major coaching changes
Canterbury’s youngsters will learn what it means to be a Bulldog after a couple of club greats were elevated to coaching roles in 2024.
Inside Bulldogs rebuild: Psychology behind Ciraldo’s recruitment
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is using tactics employed by Wayne Bennett and Ivan Cleary to inject new life into battling Bulldogs as he prepares to correct a disastrous 2023 campaign.
Oloapu’s tears amid surgery call, Mini meeting
Bulldogs prodigy Karl Oloapu has finally got the answers to questions about a back issue that threatens to end the teen star’s NRL career while still in its infancy. FIND OUT THE LATEST.
The Greg Norman kindness that is helping busted Bulldog
Bulldogs prodigy Karl Oloapu will meet with specialists in Sydney next week ahead of potential spinal surgery. DAVID RICCIO reveals why the rising star has the best person in his corner.
Gould comes clean on Addo-Carr rumours
The rumour mill has gone wild after Josh Addo-Carr’s wild off-season, but Bulldogs football boss Phil Gould has set the record straight.
Will NRL top 8 be great again? Locks, drops, shocks in 2024
We analysed the bottom nine, but now it’s time to predict which teams in the top eight will be great again, and who is in danger of slipping out of NRL finals contention in 2024.
‘Looked like a Bulldog’: Player club ’had to sign’
The Bulldogs have strengthened their pack with a former Warrior joining the club after he was granted an early release.
Addo-Carr drama takes massive twist
Josh Addo-Carr’s future is more uncertain than ever with a list of suitors unmasked and new details emerging about his private drama.
Third club monitoring Addo-Carr situation after Eels play
Uncertainty around Josh Addo-Carr’s Bulldogs future is growing, with a third NRL club showing interest in the NSW Blues speedster following talk of a Parramatta player swap.
Monster player swap plot stuns NRL
The Eels had been pretty quiet on the signing front for 2023 but the club has reportedly set a potentially bombshell plan for a superstar.
NRL Burning Issues: Time to show who runs the Rabbitohs
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou is under the pump this off-season as he attempts to unite a fractured club, and show he’s in control of some big personalities.
Revealed: Where the nine released Cowboys will play in 2024
French rugby league, French rugby union, Queensland Cup and even NRL clubs are set to pounce on the nine players farewelled by the Cowboys ahead of the 2024 season.
Horror blow for boom $500k Bulldogs star
The Bulldogs have been dealt a huge blow ahead of the 2024 season, with young gun Karl Oloapu potentially set to be sidelined for the whole year.
Bottom 9 rebuilds: Which Qld teams can catch the Broncos?
The Broncos were Queensland’s great NRL hope in 2023, with the Cowboys, Titans and Dolphins falling behind. We investigate which Sunshine State clubs can reverse their fortunes in 2024.
Bulldogs re-sign rep star on long-term deal
The Bulldogs have moved on from their terrible 2023 campaign by re-signing one of their most important players.
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