The NSW Cup Bulldogs bounced back with a solid victory down in Melbourne over the weekend to reaffirm their finals aspirations.
Meanwhile, the Jersey Flegg Cup side settled for a draw in their match against the Storm, while the NSW Women's Premiership and Ron Massey Cup sides were unable to claim victory over the weekend.
- NSW Cup vs Storm
- NSW Women's Premiership vs Steelers
- Jersey Flegg Cup vs Storm
- Ron Massey Cup vs Saints
NSW Cup: Bulldogs 20 def Storm 10
By NSWRL.com.au
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs kept their top-five hopes alive with a hard-fought 20-10 victory over the Melbourne Storm in Round 22 of The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup at Seabrook Reserve.
The opening exchanges were tight, with the Bulldogs enjoying the bulk of possession and field position but struggling to convert pressure into points. The Storm defended resolutely, keeping Canterbury scoreless through the first quarter before the deadlock was finally broken.
NSW Cup Highlights: Round 22, 2026 - Bulldogs vs Storm
Jed Reardon crossed for the opening try, capitalising on a penalty that put the Bulldogs on the front foot 10 metres from the line. Joseph Teaupa added the conversion to make it 6-0.
The Bulldogs then struck twice in quick succession just before the end of the first half when Marcellus Iakopo finished off a cut-out pass to score down the left edge, and a Logan Spinks charge-down try which made it 14-0 at the break.
The Storm came out with intent in the second half and applied considerable pressure inside the Bulldogs' 20, with Dylan Brettle threatening the line on multiple occasions. Their persistence was rewarded when Davvy Moale went over in the 59th minute, with Brettle converting to make it 14-6.
Match: Storm v Bulldogs
Round 22 -
home Team
Storm
13th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
7th Position
Venue: Seabrook Reserve, Broadmeadows
The Bulldogs hit back almost immediately through Angus Fahey, who was backing up a line break from Gordon Chan Kum Tong, and crossed to restore the 14-point buffer at 20-6. The Storm refused to give up and crossed again through Amaziah Murgha, bringing it back to 20-10 with around seven minutes remaining.
The margin held its ground throughout the final minutes of the game, and the Bulldogs held on to claim a crucial 20-10 win.
NSW Women's Premiership: Bulldogs 10 def Steelers 32
Th Bulldogs NSW Women's Premiership side were unable to claim victory following their rescheduled Round 7 match against the Illawarra Steelers.
Match: Bulldogs v Steelers
Round 7 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Steelers
Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
Held on Thursday night at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, the Bulldogs touched down after trailing early through Bridget Hoy, but found themselves with a task on their hands after trailing 20-4 deficit at the break.
Unfortunately, the Steelers continued their momentum early in the second half to extend their lead further before Shafenior Lui crossed late to bring the final scoreline to 32-10.
Jersey Flegg Cup: Bulldogs 22 draw with Storm 22
It was four tries apiece at Seabrook Reserve in Victoria as the Bulldogs and Storm tussled it out to a 22-all draw in dramatic circumstances.
Match: Storm v Bulldogs
Round 22 -
home Team
Storm
12th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
2nd Position
Venue: Seabrook Reserve, Broadmeadows
The Bulldogs crossed early through Damon Humphrys, with the Storm hitting back before Lachlan Mifsud gave the side a 12-6 lead at the break after both sides found themselves down a man.
It was a seesawing contest until the very end, with Canterbury trailing late before an Aaymon Fitzgibbon try in the 77th minute to bring the score to within two points.
Humphrys' ensuing conversion saw the teams both level, with the two competition points split after an enthralling 80 minutes.
Ron Massey Cup: Bulldogs 22 def by Saints 52
It was an unfortunate result for the Ron Massey Cup side on the weekend, downed 52-22 against St Marys at St Marys Leagues Stadium.
Match: Saints v Bulldogs
Round 17 -
home Team
Saints
away Team
Bulldogs
Venue: St Marys Leagues Stadium, Sydney
Nothing seemed to go the Bulldogs' way in the first half, facing a 36-nil deficit after the hosts crossed for six tries in the opening stanza.
The Blue and Whites fought back with four tries - including a double to youngster Paul Johnson - however it was St Marys who ran away to 30-point scoreline in a tough away trip.
