NRL Round 20 Team News: Saturday Night Showdown
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side to face the Wests Tigers at Accor Stadium has been named for the NRL's Women In League Round.
Once again, the Bulldogs NRLW side will be taking the field alongside the NRL in another blockbuster double header, taking on the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at 5:15pm. Our 2026 Lisa Fiaola Cup Premiership-winning side will also take the field for a lap of honour during our NRLW match.
As part of WIL celebrations, current and former Sapphires Cheerleaders are taking the field for a half-time performance extravaganza!
Match: Bulldogs v Wests Tigers
Round 20 -
home Team
Bulldogs
10th Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
14th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Head Coach Cameron Ciraldo has named Sean O'Sullivan to start at five-eighth in place of Captain Stephen Crichton, who will not play after failing to overcome an injury suffered last week.
In a big boost, Ciraldo confirmed on Friday that Viliame Kikau will return from a pectoral injury.
However Kurt Mann has been ruled out of this clash due to a minor injury suffered at training.
Meanwhile, Jacob Preston returns to the starting side after making a successful return from injury last round and Enari Tuala is back after missing last week due to an illness.
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Download your 2026 NRL Team Poster here!
Date: Saturday, July 18
Venue: Accor Stadium, Olympic Park, NSW
Gates Open: 4:45pm
Bulldogs vs Sharks NRLW Kick-Off: 5:15pm (AEST)
Bulldogs vs Tigers NRL Kick-Off: 7:35pm (AEST)
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The Round 20 team presented by CBS Complete Building Solutions is as follows:
| No. | Player | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor Tracey | PPC Moulding Services |
| 2 | Jacob Kiraz | Chemistworks |
| 3 | Matt Burton | Platinum Rehabilitation Group |
| 4 | Enari Tuala | Guardian Venue Management |
| 5 | Jethro Rinakama | Sydney City Building Group |
| 6 | Sean O'Sullivan | Waterview in Bicentennial Park |
| 7 | Lachlan Galvin | Leading Services Australia |
| 8 | Max King | Penny's Crispy Pork Crackling |
| 9 | Bailey Hayward | Brushwood Engineering Group |
| 10 | Leo Thompson | Kogan.com |
| 11 | Jaeman Salmon | Lending Hub |
| 12 | Jacob Preston | Intello IT Solutions |
| 13 | Harry Hayes | Allied X |
| Interchange | Safety Partners | |
| 15 | Josh Curran | Corellian |
| 16 | Jack Underhill | G Class Luxury Car Hire |
| 17 | Lipoi Hopoi | Khalil Lawyers |
| 19 | Marcelo Montoya | Dental On Evaline |
| 20 | Gordon Chan Kum Tong | |
| 21 | Viliame Kikau | |
| Reserves | ||
| 22 | Jed Reardon |
| Coaching Staff | Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Cameron Ciraldo | Kumho Tyre |
