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Dogs veteran says no easy fix to high-tackle dramas

Canterbury's most capped player Kurt Mann says telling players to lower their target area won't cut down the NRL's alarming rise in high tackles.

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NRL lifts bar for bunker to go back in play and sin-bin

NRL bosses have insisted it is on players to reduce the number of sin-bins, but will tell bunker officials not to go back in play for borderline offences.

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Big contract call awaits after Dogs rule out Galvin bid

Canterbury's public declaration that they won't move for Lachlan Galvin has prompted fresh questions over Toby Sexton's contract.

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NRL's Bulldogs chasing 87-year first on Good Friday

Canterbury have the chance to post their equal-best start to a season when they host South Sydney for the NRL's Good Friday clash.

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Dogs stay top, sink Knights in best start for 32 years

Kurt Mann has scored in his 200th NRL appearance to help Canterbury beat Newcastle 20-0 and maintain their unbeaten start to 2025.

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Canterbury are top Dogs for first time in nine years

Bronson Xerri has celebrated his return to Shark Park by scoring a double against his former club Cronulla, sending Canterbury to the top of the NRL ladder.

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'Of course' Ciraldo backs Sexton after Dogs pass on DCE

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has addressed his club's decision to bow out of the race to sign Daly Cherry-Evans, who will leave Manly at the season's end.

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Sexton pumped to be top Dog in halves with no Burton

Canterbury halfback Toby Sexton has rarely been the senior playmaker in his NRL career but with Matt Burton injured, he's ready to step up at the Bulldogs.

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Scans confirm Burton, Kikau to miss up to six weeks

Matt Burton is expected back playing for Canterbury in a matter of weeks after scans confirmed only a low-grade knee injury.

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Bulldogs lick injury wounds after biting the Titans

Canterbury have been left to count the cost of a 40-24 win over Gold Coast, with Matt Burton and Viliame Kikau suffering knee injuries.

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Triathlete aims for big day at Kona after 'hiccup'

After nearly losing part of his foot to an infection earlier this year, Australian triathlete Matt Burton will race at the Hawaiian Ironman world championships.

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Meninga details Burton call, insists Ponga not punished

Mal Meninga says Kalyn Ponga has not been blacklisted from Test duties and that Matt Burton's ability to cover Tom Trbojevic earned him the nod over Ben Hunt.

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Henry's journey from small-town tradie to NRL stardom

Penrith prop Liam Henry is 80 minutes away from completing a five-year journey from small-town tradie to NRL grand finalist.

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Cowboys punish Bulldogs to rope in a home NRL final

North Queensland have put in their best performance of the 2024 NRL season to book in a home final, rolling through Canterbury's middle and flogging them 44-6.

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Home final carrot hovers, Dogs eye quick NRL bounceback

The Bulldogs' longest finals drought since the 1950s will end regardless of this weekend's result, but the club is keen to make a statement against the Cowboys.

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Bulldogs shut out Dolphins in masterful finals audition

Canterbury have kept their top-four hopes alive with a 30-10 win over the Dolphins as Matt Burton took control behind another gritty forwards display.

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Talagi arrival could be making of Cole at Penrith: Luai

Jarome Luai has suggested Jack Cole could benefit from Blaize Talagi's arrival at Penrith, with the duo likely to battle for the No.6 jersey.

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Sexton comes of age as Canterbury halfback

Toby Sexton has made the Canterbury No.7 jersey his own after a stint in reserves.

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Crichton blow for Bulldogs as Broncos' Walsh falls ill

Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton will miss the clash with Brisbane, while Broncos coach Kevin Walters expects fullback Reece Walsh to recover from the flu.

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Aussie sailor's grand plans beyond Paris gold defence

Ahead of his Olympic sailing title defence, Matt Wearn has opened up on his Sail GP aspirations - and the Australian team explain why he'd be a perfect fit.

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NSW vow to control aggression in Origin 'tinderbox'

NSW have made it clear they won't be lulled into going down to 12 men in the State of Origin decider, even if Queensland attempt to repeat the brawl of 2022.

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Best good to go in troublesome left-centre role

NSW expect Bradman Best to be fine to play in the State of Origin decider, after getting through his first training session in Blues camp for game three.

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Best replaces Latrell as one of two NSW Origin changes

Bradman Best will replace the injured Latrell Mitchell in one of two changes to Michael Maguire's NSW State of Origin side for game three.

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Burton comes up clutch on eve of NSW team selection

With a spot in the NSW State of Origin team set to open up, Matt Burton has sent a timely reminder of his ability to excel in pressure situations.

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Burton goes with less-is-more on mid-field bombs

Matt Burton has the most dangerous torpedo bomb in the NRL, but the Canterbury halfback has opted for a less-is-more approach as his game develops.

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