NRL Round 23 Team News: Heading East
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side to face the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium has been named.
Head Coach Cameron Ciraldo welcomes back Sitili Tupouniua into the side for his first match since Round 16 as the Bulldogs face a stern test against their cross-town rivals in the first week of the NRL's Indigenous Round. Jake Turpin has also been named on the interchange bench for his first NRL match since Round 9.
The Bulldogs will be donning their 2026 Indigenous Jersey 'Strength & Resilience' - proudly designed by renowned Dunghutti artist Kyara Fernando. You can get yours now and shop the Indigenous Range including training gear and hoodies here!
But that's not all - the Bulldogs NRLW side will be going back to Belmore this Saturday afternoon when they host the North Queensland Cowboys, with tickets from just $10!
Kids go free with every adult ticket purchased, and you can bring the whole family around for just $20! Buy your NRLW Round 6 tickets here!
Bulldogs Members can also get their $10 NRLW Membership Add-On which includes access our standalone Belmore Sports Ground matches!
Download your 2026 NRL Team Poster here!
Date: Friday, August 7
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Moore Park, NSW
Gates Open: 7:00pm
Bulldogs vs Roosters Kick-Off: 8:00pm (AEST)
Match: Roosters v Bulldogs
Round 23 -
home Team
Roosters
2nd Position
away Team
Bulldogs
8th Position
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
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The Round 23 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 | Stephen Crichton (c) | 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 | Viliame Kikau | Lending Hub |
| 12 | Jacob Preston | Intello IT Solutions |
| 13 | Jaeman Salmon | Allied X |
| Interchange | Safety Partners | |
| 14 | Kurt Mann | Corellian |
| 15 | Josh Curran | G Class Luxury Car Hire |
| 16 | Harry Hayes | Khalil Lawyers |
| 17 | Sitili Tupouniua | Dental On Evaline |
| 19 | Bronson Xerri | |
| 20 | Jake Turpin | |
| Reserves | ||
| 21 | Alekolasimi Jones | |
| 22 | Sean O'Sullivan | |
| 23 | Jonathan Su'a |
| Coaching Staff | Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Cameron Ciraldo | Kumho Tyre |
