Dominic BrockUpdated July 25, 2026 — 6:10pm,first published 4:55pmYour say: Bulldogs or Warriors?By Latest Posts6.10pmKikau off for an HIA as Warriors get into the grindBy The Warriors are starting to win the territorial arm wrestle, with Canterbury struggling to get beyond their 30-metre line before their end-of-set kicks – and in more bad news for the Dogs Viliame Kikau has gone off for a HIA after some friendly fire in a tackle.A set restart gets the visitors into Canterbury territory, but Te Maire Martin’s bomb isn’t particularly dangerous and Stephen Crichton takes it easily.Bulldogs 12, Warriors 0 after 33 minutes6.03pmPreston on report, Tuaupiki shakes off injury concernBy Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki is struggling with an injury in backfield, and now Jacob Preston is penalised and put on report for a late push on Chanel Harris-Tavita – although replays suggest there was very little in that, even with the Warriors five-eighth staying down clutching at his side.Either way, play fizzles out when the Warriors send it wide to the left and Harris-Tavita passes behind Alofiana Khan-Pereira, who throws a hand out but can’t grab it cleanly. On the bright side, it looks like Tuaupiki is OK and he’ll play on.After the Warriors’ next set Te Maire Martin is penalised for a crusher tackle on Connor Tracey, after the Canterbury fullback collected the last-tackle kick, and the Dogs get a chance to go on the attack.Bulldogs 12, Warriors 0 after 25 minutes5.51pmWatch: Kikau sets up the opener for CrichtonBy 5.48pmTRY: Galvin, Preston combination strikes againBy The Bulldogs are making a dream start here, and now they utilise one of their best go-to attacking plays, Lachlan Galvin popping a short ball for a charging Jacob Preston who charges over to score between the posts.Early days but Canterbury are looking great so far.Bulldogs 12, Warriors 0 after 14 minutes5.39pmTRY: Kikau sets up Crichton as Bulldogs strike firstBy A Bulldogs penalty turns into a Bulldogs blunder, as Matt Burton fails to find touch thanks to a diving effort over the sideline by Alofiana Khan-Pereira, who bats the ball infield. The Warriors regain possession and go on the attack in the Bulldogs’ half, but Taine Tuaupiki spills the ball while attempting a pass and Canterbury are let off the hook.The Dogs then have more success with a bomb in the next set, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak leaping high but unable to bring the ball down cleanly and Viliame Kikau grabs it for Canterbury.A few tackles later Kikau produces his second offload of the game, and this one is a beauty – unleashing Stephen Crichton in space for the game’s opening try.Bulldogs 6, Warriors 0 after six minutesStephen Crichton scores for the Bulldogs.Getty Images5.34pmAnd we’re offBy The Warriors get things started, and Lachie Galvin receives the kick-off and sends Leo Thompson on the first hit-up of the game.Runs from Jacob Kiraz, Max King, and Viliame Kikau follow, with Kikau getting a very early offload away. Jaeman Salmon has the final hit-up before Galvin sends a good clearing kick to Taine Tuaupiki.The Bulldogs managed to shut out the Tigers last week but their defence will face a much tougher test against the Warriors tonight.Bulldogs 0, Warriors 0 after two minutes5.31pmAlmost kick-off time… By We’re moments before kick-off at Accor Stadium, James Fisher-Harris leading out the Warriors before the returning Stephen Crichton leads the home side onto the field.Crichton is again named at five-eighth tonight, alongside Lachlan Galvin, with Matt Burton in the centres and Sean O’Sullivan on the bench. Let’s see if their playmakers can get the job done against what has been an impressive Warriors side this season.5.20pmNew Tigers halfback gets rude awakening in Raiders thrashingBy Adrian ProszenkoWhen is it a good time to blood a rookie playmaker?The answer, if you’re Wests Tigers, is to hand the No.7 jersey to a teen after bumping Adam Doueihi to lock, prompting the regular halfback to stand down from playing duties, while the five-eighth’s head appears elsewhere, the team is going through a major form slump and their opponents have their number.Welcome to first grade, Javon Andrews.It’s unclear where Doueihi watched Saturday’s match, which ended in a 56-10 humiliation, or whether he witnessed it at all. He wasn’t at GIO Stadium, and we’ll never know for sure what sort of difference he would have made. But based on what his teammates dished up, it’s likely it would have been negligible.Read the full match report 5.13pmBulldogs v Warriors team listsBy Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Matt Burton 4. Enari Tuala 5. Jethro Rinakama 6. Stephen Crichton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Leo Thompson 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon.Bench: 14. Sean O’Sullivan 15. Josh Curran 16. Harry Hayes 17. Lipoi Hopoi 19. Jed Reardon 20. Gordon Chan Kum TongWarriors1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Adam Pompey 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Te Maire Martin 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark.Bench: 14. Samuel Healey 15. Tanner Stowers-Smith 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Leka Halasima 21. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 22. Luke Metcalf5.08pmNathan Cleary rules out Warriors moveBy Christian NicolussiPanthers champion Nathan Cleary has provided a huge update on his playing future, all but ruling out a potential move to the New Zealand Warriors because of fears he could block the path of his little brother, Jett.What Cleary does beyond the 2027 season – and even if he is prepared to head to the open market on November 1 – has become one of rugby league’s biggest storylines.The Warriors, where Cleary’s father Ivan coached and played, has been one rival club regularly linked to the halfback, along with the cashed-up PNG Chiefs and their tax exemptions.The Panthers remain hopeful of getting a deal done, and even sitting down with him and his management in the coming weeks.1 of 2