NRL Round 25 Team News: Old Foes, New Ground
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side to face the St George Illawarra Dragons at Allianz Stadium has been named.
Two changes have been made to the backline as Bronson Xerri comes into the centres with Enari Tuala pushing onto the wing for Jethro Rinakama - who has suffered a knee and ankle injury, and will miss the remainder of the season.
NRL Highlights: Bulldogs vs Dragons - Round 1, 2026
The Bulldogs face old rivals St George Illawarra for the first time since the thrilling Round 1 encounter in Las Vegas, which saw Captain Stephen Crichton kick his side to victory with a Golden Point field goal.
Bulldogs Members and supporters won't want to miss out on this rematch at Allianz Stadium, tickets are on sale here.
Bulldogs Members would have received their Member discount code in their Tuesday and Thursday emails.
Download your 2026 NRL Team Poster here!
Date: Saturday, August 22
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Moore Park, NSW
Gates Open: 4:45pm
Dragons vs Cowboys NRLW Kick-Off: 5:15pm
Bulldogs vs Dragons Kick-Off: 7:35pm (AEST)
Match: Dragons v Bulldogs
Round 25 -
home Team
Dragons
17th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
9th Position
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
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The Round 25 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 | Bronson Xerri | Guardian Venue Management |
| 5 | Enari Tuala | 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 | Alekolasimi jones | Dental On Evaline |
| 19 | Jake Turpin | |
| 20 | Sean O'Sullivan | |
| Reserves | ||
| 21 | Jed Reardon | |
| 22 | Jonathan Su'a | |
| 23 | Jack Underhill |
| Coaching Staff | Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Cameron Ciraldo | Kumho Tyre |
