Sitili Tupouniua’s hit on Braydon Trindall.

Ciraldo confused by Tupouniua ban;Walker to make Eels debut

Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo backed the NRL’s crackdown on high tackles,but said he was confused by Sitili Tupouniua’s ban for a shoulder charge.

  • Billie Eder,Christian Nicolussi,Dan Walsh andAdrian Proszenko

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Toby Sexton

After passing on DCE,Bulldogs open negotiations with Sexton

He’s the halfback who has steered the Bulldogs to the top of the NRL ladder,yet still remains unsigned beyond this season. However,things could be about to change for Toby Sexton.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Jarome Luai.

They got it wrong:NRL admits four players should have been sin binned for high contact

But the governing body says the lack of action is not a new precedent for the game.

  • Christian Nicolussi
The Bulldogs celebrate Saturday’s win.

Unbeaten Bulldogs go top of the league ladder after demolishing Cronulla

The Bulldogs have continued their strong start to the season with an impressive 20-6 win over Cronulla,after the Dragons rallied from behind to defeat the Storm.

  • Adrian Proszenko andTom Decent
Toby Sexton

Sexton appeal:Ciraldo keen to retain halfback Toby after Bulldogs turn back on DCE

Canterbury coach has backed incumbent No.7 Toby Sexton after the club surprisingly opted out of the race to sign Daly Cherry-Evans.

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Daly Cherry-Evans.

DCE’s future is about more than just cash. Only a few clubs fit the bill

A premiership? His family? The pay cheque? These questions shape the Manly skipper’s thinking as he ponders his next move.

  • Dan Walsh
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Newtown Jets

The 1982 ‘horror story’ that became one of rugby league’s greatest days

The Newtown Jets and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs made history 43 years ago today,when the teams played out the only scoreless match in professional rugby league.

  • Billie Eder
Daly Cherry-Evans and Wayne Bennett.

‘Hit the self-destruct button’:Wayne,Des,Gus and the DCE sweepstakes

Wayne Bennett bemoaned the NRL’s contract system as key club figures ducked and weaved on the biggest story in the game.

  • Dan Walsh andBillie Eder
Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri celebrates his try with teammate Marcelo Montoya.

Rugby league gets weird as Bulldogs storm Parramatta fortress

Penalties for impersonating the referee,relentless heckling of Josh Addo-Carr and defensive steel from the Eels at last all featured in Canterbury’s derby win

  • Dan Walsh
Terminator:Tough Dog Kurt Mann

Hard Mann:The making of the NRL’s new tough guy

Kurt Mann’s dad was a hard-as-nails front-rower known more for his fighting than his footy,who survived multiple brushes with death. His son is finally becoming renowned as one of the NRL’s true tough nuts.

  • Christian Nicolussi