NRL Round 7 Team News: Here We Go Again
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side to face the Parramatta Eels at Commbank Stadium has been named.
The Bulldogs face their most fierce rival for the first time in 2026 in what is set to be yet another unforgettable Sunday afternoon clash against the two powerhouse clubs of the 1980s. The Bulldogs and Eels will also feature in the NSW Cup match at 6:30pm.
Match: Eels v Bulldogs
Round 7 -
home Team
Eels
16th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
7th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Bulldogs Members and fans will be able to purchase away tickets through the Club as we look to turn Commbank Stadium Blue and White - click here and request a call to get your tickets through the Club!
Head Coach Cameron Ciraldo has made a number of changes from the team that took down the Penrith Panthers last Thursday, with Max King (broken jaw) omitted from the side.
In a big boost, new recruit Leo Thompson is set to make his first appearance in Blue and White after being named in the starting front row, while Captain Stephen Crichton and Josh Curran have been named on the extended bench as they look to return from respective shoulder and rib injuries.
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Date: Sunday, April 19
Venue: Commbank Stadium, Parramatta, NSW
Gates Open: 2:30pm
Bulldogs vs Eels NRL Kick-Off: 4:05pm (AEST)
Bulldogs vs Eels NSW Cup Kick-Off: 6:30pm (AEST)
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The Round 7 team is as follows:
| No. | Player | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor Tracey | PPC Moulding Services |
| 2 | Jacob Kiraz | Chemistworks |
| 3 | Enari Tuala | Platinum Rehabilitation Group |
| 4 | Bronson Xerri | Guardian Venue Management |
| 5 | Marcelo Montoya | Sydney City Building Group |
| 6 | Matt Burton | Waterview in Bicentennial Park |
| 7 | Lachlan Galvin | Leading Services Australia |
| 8 | Sam Hughes | Penny's Crispy Pork Crackling |
| 9 | Bailey Hayward | Brushwood Engineering Group |
| 10 | Leo Thompson | Kogan.com |
| 11 | Viliame Kikau | Lending Hub |
| 12 | Jacob Preston | Intello IT Solutions |
| 13 | Jaeman Salmon | Allied X |
| Interchange | Ability Partners | |
| 14 | Kurt Mann | Corellian |
| 15 | Sitili Tupouniua | G Class Luxury Car Hire |
| 16 | Harry Hayes | Khalil Lawyers |
| 17 | Jake Turpin | Dental On Evaline |
| 19 | Jonathan Su'A | |
| 20 | Lipoi Hopoi | |
| Reserves | ||
| 21 | Josh Curran | |
| 22 | Alekolasimi Jones | |
| 23 | Stephen Crichton |
| Coaching Staff | Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Cameron Ciraldo | Kumho Tyre |
