NRL Live 2025: Canterbury Bulldogs v Penrith Panthers We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Our network Open NavigationMenu Search Site Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Bulls N' Bears The economy Banking & finance Small business Show subsections North America Middle East South America Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Domain Magazine Show subsections Rugby union Show subsections Tips & advice Show subsections Art & design Live reviews Show subsections Health & wellness Life & relationships Show subsections Destination guides Inspiration Reviews & advice Travel news Good Weekend Sunday Life Show subsections Super & retirement Planning & budgeting Environment Show subsections Conservation Climate change Sustainability Show subsections Video games PremiumSubscribe Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Commercial Real Estate Advertisement NRL Live 2025: Canterbury Bulldogs v Penrith Panthers By Paul Zalunardo Updated August 28, 2025 — 7.31pmfirst published at 7.20pm Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size Go to latest Pinned post from 7.15pm Vote now - Who will win? Latest posts Latest posts What a week So far, this week, we’ve had: Police enquiries into alleged drug matters, the alleged early provision of team selection news that resulted in a bet, two coaches parting ways with their club, and a team resting 16 players from the side they sent out last week. Oh, yeah, also the CEO of the Papua New Guinea team resigned to take up the top job at the Panthers Group. For anyone seeking a quick refresher course, here are a selection of articles from this week: Sydney Roosters star Victor Radley caught up in Brandon Smith drugs investigation Details of Brandon Smith’s ‘inside knowledge’ betting allegations revealed ‘The challenge is real’: Josh Hannay opens up on replacing Des Hasler at Titans ‘I’ll do the back-up vocals’: Adam O’Brien’s plan after Knight shift Boss of NRL’s Papua New Guinea team quits post for Panthers’ top job A look at the Bulldogs Compared to the Panthers, naming a team this week was plain sailing. Viliame Kikau (skin infection) and Harry Hayes (hamstring) are missing from the team that lost to the Storm last week, with Daniel Suluka-Fifita and Enari Tuala coming into the 17. After a heavy loss to the Roosters and then a great showing in a losing effort against the Storm last Friday, Canterbury need to get that winning feeling back before the finals start. Provided they perform to their usual levels tonight, it is difficult to see the depleted Panthers preventing that from happening. Daniel Suluka-Fifita takes on the Titans earlier this year.Credit: Getty Images A look at the Panthers As news emerged on Monday that Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was going to rest his stars this week, the big question of how many players would be rested arose. We learned that on Tuesday, and what a number it was: 16. Brad Schneider is the only player from last week’s game day 17 who will play tonight, but even that’s a bit of a technicality, as he was an unused interchange for the match in Mudgee. The likes of Yeo, Cleary, Edwards, Martin, and To’o will be watching from the grandstand tonight. That means we will see David Fale, Luron Patea, Austin Dias, Zac Lipowicz and Billy Phillips in action. At least the McLean name remains on the Panthers teamsheet - Casey has a night off but Jesse is named to start on the wing. Jesse McLean in action against St George Illawarra last year.Credit: Getty Images Advertisement Tipping with Joey and Freddie Vote now - Who will win? Hello, sports fans Welcome to the football part of round 26 of the NRL season. We don’t usually start the blog like that, but after the events of the past four days, it is also worth a reminder to let us all know that actual rugby league matches as part of this sport. There’ll be time for a look at today’s news and everything from the past days between now and kick-off at around 7.50pm. Also a bit about one of the more peculiar-looking matches you could hope to see. Most Viewed in Sport Advertisement Back to top The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Place your ad Commercial Real Estate Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales Purchase front pages Content licensing Work with us Terms of use Privacy policy Press Council Charter of Editorial Independence AI Editorial Guidelines Products & Services Subscription packages Subscriber FAQs Delivery status Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles Copyright © 2025