Road to Round 1: Every NRL pre-season fixture revealed
From pre-season fixtures to fitness, fresh faces to fresh fades, the latest news from every club as they sweat it out on the path to round 1.
Bulldogs
Stat Attack: Knights’ deal with the Devil revealed
The Knights attack was back at its best in 2023 after a historic run of wins, but it may have believers in the paranormal on edge. These are the stats that will determine your team’s hopes in 2024.
Bulldogs extend sporting prodigy, future halfback
Canterbury has secured the future of teenage cross-code sensation Mitchell Woods, with Phil Gould saying the club is “honoured and excited he has chosen our club”.
Scouting report: Real impact of the Bulldogs’ roster overhaul
Canterbury have been the busiest team in free agency, revamping a third of their squad. But what have they achieved? DAVID RICCIO breaks down an important off-season for Cameron Ciraldo.
Can you tackle the impossibly hard NRL quiz?
Consider yourself a rugby league guru? Take on Fox Sports NRL statistician Aaron Wallace and his impossibly hard quiz and test your knowledge on the greatest game of all.
Roster rater: How Gould fits squad of utilities into 17
Canterbury have been the most aggressive club in the player market – but also copped criticism for buying players without locked-in positions. DAVID RICCIO rates their roster for 2024.
From the NRL to a tradie: Xerri’s long, hard road to redemption
Bronson Xerri went straight from school to the NRL, with “everything handed to me”. Then, after being given a four-year ban, he crashed down to earth. The Canterbury centre opens up to PAMELA WHALEY.
Good news for injured Bulldog as fullback battle heats up
He’s yet to hit the training paddock after picking up an injury on his last day as a Shark, but Connor Tracey insists he’ll be ready to fight for his spot in the trials in the new year.
Bulldogs recruits reveal their preferred roles
The battle for spots at the Bulldogs is heating up over summer, with a couple of key recruits revealing exactly where they want to play in 2024.
Wests Tigers officially withdraw offer for NRL superstar
The Wests Tigers could be blown out of the water for their two prized targets, revealing they have already pulled one offer. The latest on the high-profile recruitment drive inside.
Best mate’s message to Luai on Bulldogs move
Stephen Crichton and Jarome Luai are best mates, but don’t expect their relationship to play a part in the five-eighth’s decision about his future.
Bulldogs star opens up on off-field drama
He was at the centre of what threatened to be an explosive confrontation, and now a Bulldogs veteran has given his version of events.
‘Stoked when I woke up’: Oloapu breaks silence on career defining surgery
In his first interview since undergoing spinal surgery, 18-year-old Bulldogs star Karl Oloapu has praised his family, friends and Anthony Minichiello, as his six to nine month rehabilitation begins.
Will new recruits push Bulldogs pup out of the kennel?
They’re the NRL’s one-time next big things, teen prodigies and first graders in the making. PAUL CRAWLEY looks at where some of rugby league’s best rookies have landed.
Recruit rater: Benchwarmer set to join NRL elite
He was a huge part of Penrith’s premiership three-peat but now steps into a make-or-break role. We reveal the 13 signings set to make a big difference in 2024.
Bulldogs snare Sharks utility in player swap
The Bulldogs are set to snap up a Cronulla star as part of a trade gamble that will see a young gun move to the Sharks.
Ex-NRL bad boy eyes boxing switch after finding peace
Eight years after his NRL career ended, Jacob Loko is considering a professional boxing debut as he details his conversion to Islam.
Bulldogs spine surgery: Burton vows to fight for halves jersey
No position is safe at the Bulldogs after years of poor results, but Matt Burton is ready to fight to keep his spot in 2024 following revelations the rep star could be shifted.
Phil Gould ups ante in race for Fonua-Blake
Phil Gould has admitted the Bulldogs are short of quality forwards and indicated he will enter the race for Warriors ace Addin Fonua-Blake.
‘I’d carve up’: Addo-Carr’s rugby switch revelation
Bulldogs star Josh Addo-Carr has raised eyebrows with comments about quitting the NRL to play rugby union, and also taken a subtle jab at the lack of football he gets in rugby league.
NRL Draw: The good, bad and ugly for your club in 2024
Fox Sports stats expert Aaron Wallace reveals how supporters and members from every NRL club are affected by the 2024 draw.
Club by club guide: Cowboys go on attack with bold coach move
He only retired as a player six months ago, but the Cowboys believe James Maloney is the man to reignite their attack in a new career start. Every club’s coaching situation assessed inside.
Download your 2024 NRL draw and club posters here
The NRL has released the draw for the 2024 season – and now you can have it on your wall at home! DOWNLOAD THE FULL NRL DRAW AND CLUB-BY-CLUB POSTERS INSIDE.
‘Should be top four every year’: Rival slams Broncos’ ‘rails run’ draw
A rival NRL club boss has called out the 2024 draw, claiming it’s a TV schedule designed to ensure the Broncos remain a powerhouse club. See the draw winners and losers.
Turbo omen, Pokemon: Watch NRL clubs’ viral 2024 draw videos
From the weird and wonderful, unique and borrowed, NRL clubs got creative to celebrate the release of the 2024 draw. WATCH every video here!
Dogs great spills beans on club’s punishments
A former Bulldogs star has given the current generation of Canterbury players a whack, revealing the cruel punishments the club previously used.
Dark side of Bulldogs punishment scandal
The Canterbury Bulldogs have had the week from hell over their training punishment furore but it appears to be the tip of the iceberg.
‘Didn’t like it’: Ex-Dog takes aim at coach
Andrew Davey left the Bulldogs mid-season but the Eels forward has opened up on his life inside and why he wanted out of Canterbury.
Sweeping Dogs review just one year into Ciraldo’s reign
Cameron Ciraldo was seen as the Bulldogs’ saviour and handed a five-year mega-deal. But now Phil Gould will launch a probe into their football operations after a season of failure.
Dogs with no lead: Canterbury’s alarming captaincy void
The events of the past week have only shone a brighter light on how stark the dressing room leadership is at Canterbury. DAVID RICCIO analyses a major issue for the embattled club.
Why Bulldogs are making moves to poach Jason Taylor
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has been spotted in talks with Jason Taylor as Canterbury eyes another shake-up. What does it mean for the club’s current set-up?
Crash: How Bennett foreshadowed Ciraldo’s fall from grace
Wayne Bennett has a theory about assistant coaches, and it may have been proven right by Cameron Ciraldo’s struggles at the Bulldogs.
‘Need to work harder’: Bulldogs double down on Ciraldo’s hard line stance
Canterbury Bulldogs skipper Reed Mahoney has defended coach Cameron Ciraldo, admitting players need to be working even harder, despite complaints over training workloads.
‘Part of life’: Players defend under-fire coach
The Bulldogs have been in damage control all week over controversial player punishments, but the coach has found crucial support.
Outrage as attack on players goes too far
Bulldogs great Willie Mason has been put on blast for his ‘unprofessional’ remarks after a controversial podcast appearance.
Dogs divide: Player accountability v archaic act
A Bulldogs training ground incident has driven one of their own away and split the game asunder. BRENT READ digs into the issue and the ramifications for the club.
Ominous threat as Dogs drama takes turn
The drama which has engulfed the Canterbury Bulldogs this week is reportedly set to escalate after talks between the club and player were held.
Player’s legal threat as fresh timeline exposes Bulldogs
The training ground drama engulfing the Bulldogs and a disgruntled player is set to dramatically escalate as scheduling disparities around the incident emerge.
Ciraldo, Mason should look in mirror before bagging players
At what moment will Cameron Ciraldo point the finger at himself and concede the Bulldogs have gone backwards on his watch this season, writes Paul Crawley.
Battered, bruised: Players reveal 10 minutes of hell that broke Bulldog
This is the exclusive inside story of the training session that led to a player taking mental health leave and now threatens to split the Canterbury Bulldogs.
Willie Mason explodes over Dogs drama
Canterbury Bulldogs premiership winner Willie Mason has given players complaining about training at the club a brutal reality check.
Every NRL club’s top prospects: Which stars scored early debuts?
These are the young guns lining up to make the jump to NRL level and the stars who will make their debut in round 27. Here are the top 34 first-grade ready talents at each club.
Bulldog walks out on club after brutal ‘punishment’
A Canterbury player has walked out on the club amid accusations he was made to wrestle more than 12 teammates as part of a training “punishment”.
Text message to spark mass Bulldogs exodus
A recent text message doing the rounds suggests up to eight – but closer to four – Bulldogs wanted out of the club. This is way coach Cameron Ciraldo won’t stand in their way, writes Brent Read.
NRL Run Home: Final ladder predicted, finals match-ups
The race for the minor premiership and top eight spots will be decided in the final round of the season. See where every team is set to finish and who plays who in week one of the finals.
Booms and busts: Your NRL club’s best and worst of 2023
For every Reece Walsh breakout season, there’s been a Josh Schuster down year. These are the players who have soared to a new level and the big guns who have failed to meet expectations.
Deep dive: Inside the battle for supremacy in western Sydney
Penrith may reign supreme as western Sydney’s powerhouse club but can Parramatta or even Canterbury and Wests Tigers challenge the Panthers’ dominance in 2024?
Bennett’s shock pitch to snare retired star
Tevita Pangai Jr’s bombshell retirement from the NRL shocked the sport last week, but the maligned former Bulldog is already getting attention to revive his career.
NRL giants: Who are the real heavy hitters?
There’s no shortage of hard-hitting giants across the NRL, but which players rank the highest when it comes to packing the most punch? See the full list here.
Conspiracy over NRL star’s sudden retirement
The sudden retirement of Tevita Pangai Jrr came as a shock to the NRL world, however one former great doesn’t think all is as it seems.
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