Australian NRL: Bulldogs Face Raiders Amid Off-Field Drama

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 10:21 | Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 10:21 | | 1 article

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The upcoming NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Canberra Raiders is generating considerable buzz, not only for the on-field competition but also due to the Bulldogs' recent struggles with off-field issues. Fans are eager to see if the team can overcome these distractions and deliver a strong performance. The Raiders will be looking to capitalize on any vulnerabilities and secure a victory.

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Canterbury will be aiming to move past the Bronson Xerri saga and stay unbeaten in 2026 when it travels to Canberra to face the Raiders. Follow live.

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Canberra Raiders

The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the national capital city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. They have competed in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership since it started in 1998, they were included in the NSWRL from 1982. Over this period the club has won three premierships out of six Grand Finals, the last one played being the 2019 NRL Grand Final, resulting in a 14-8 loss to the Sydney Roosters. Canberra currently have the second longest active premiership drought in the NRL totalling over 30 plus years. The Raiders' current home ground is Canberra Stadium in Bruce. Previously, the team played home matches at Seiffert Oval in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, with the move to the Canberra Stadium in Bruce taking place in 1990. The official symbol for the Canberra Raiders is the Viking. The Viking, also a mascot at Raiders' games, is known as Victor the Viking.

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Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are an Australian professional rugby league club based in Belmore, a suburb in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of Sydney. They compete in the NRL Telstra Premiership, as well as competitions facilitated by the New South Wales Rugby League, including the NSW Cup, the Jersey Flegg Cup, NSWRL Women's Premiership, Tarsha Gale Cup, S. G. Ball Cup and the Harold Matthews Cup.

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Bronson Xerri

Bronson Xerri is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League. He previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, before being suspended for four years. To date, Xerri is one of only two players in the history of the NRL with a last name beginning with the letter "X".

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Australian NRL: Bulldogs Face Raiders Amid Off-Field Drama

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