The Bulldogs seized the advantage for the first time when winger-turned-middle forward Jayden Okunbor found a hole in the defence after a set restart at close range in the final three minutes. Fa’asuamaleaui faces a nervous wait for the match review committee’s charge sheet after raising his forearm on Reed Mahoney as the Bulldogs hooker … [Read more…]
A second half comeback has seen the Bulldogs overcome the Titans in Indigenous Round Result Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20Tries: Jake Averillo (43), Josh Addo-Carr (45), Jacob Kiraz (64), Jayden Okunbor (77)Goals: Matt Burton 2 (44, 78) Gold Coast Titans 18Tries: David Fifita (3), Joe Stimson (31), Phillip Sami (59)Goals: Tanah Boyd 3 (4, 22, 33) Embed … [Read more…]
Sir Douglas Nicholls Round is in the books with some big results occurring across Round 10. With interesting moments, upset results and the overall celebration of Indigenous culture and the impact of First Nations players on the game, here’s what we learned from the weekend. See the talking points below. Melbourne and Geelong are genuinely … [Read more…]
They left it late but Tom and Jake Trbojevic have confirmed their Origin spots, while the Blues have confirmed a number of key changes for the series opener. He left it until the eleventh hour but Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic scored three tries in a scintillating performance to storm back into the NSW State of … [Read more…]
Kalyn Ponga’s dramatic start to 2023 has ended with him winning the race for the Queensland No.1 jersey, holding off a challenge from Reece Walsh for the Maroons’ fullback role. Coach Billy Slater will confirm his team on Monday morning for the State of Origin series opener, with Ponga to be the first name read … [Read more…]
Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr is poised for a State of Origin recall after making a solid return from an ankle injury in the Bulldogs’ come-from-behind 20-18 defeat of Gold Coast. NSW is low on experienced outside back options for the May 31 series opener and all eyes were on Addo-Carr when he took the field … [Read more…]
A dejected Titans coach Justin Holbrook was struggling to hide his disappointment after his side threw away another substantial lead to lose to the Bulldogs in a thriller. The Titans led 14-0 and were doing it easily before eventually going down 20-18 on the back of a Jayden Okunbor try in the 78th minute. “I’m … [Read more…]
Does the NRL know what a hip-drop tackle is anymore? The rugby league community was left utterly bemused on Sunday afternoon when Bulldogs hooker Reed Mahoney was put on a report for an alleged hip-drop tackle on Titans prop Moeaki Fotuaika, Play was temporarily halted after Fotuaika stayed down in the 27th minute of the … [Read more…]
Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr is poised for a State of Origin recall after making a solid return from an ankle injury in the Bulldogs’ come-from-behind 20-18 defeat of Gold Coast. NSW is low on experienced outside back options for the May 31 series opener and all eyes were on Addo-Carr when he took the field … [Read more…]
Another second half capitulation has broken the hearts of Titans fans, as the Gold Coast outfit let a 14-point lead slip to suffer a 20-18 defeat at the Bulldogs’ hands. Here are the big talking points to come out of the contest >> Another second half capitulation has broken the hearts of Titans fans, as … [Read more…]