Canterbury’s finals campaign is on the brink as they prepare for a daunting clash with Penrith at Accor Stadium. The Bulldogs have lost four of their past five and may be without skipper Stephen Crichton, while the Panthers are unchanged and chasing yet another step towards a historic fifth straight title.

When: Sunday September 21, 2025 at 4:05 pm

Where: Accor Stadium

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Canterbury Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers Preview

Canterbury’s season is hanging by a thread as they prepare for a sudden-death showdown with Penrith at Accor Stadium on Sunday.

The Bulldogs have dropped four of their past five games and now meet the defending premiers, who looked ominous in a 24-8 win over the Warriors last week. Ivan Cleary has kept faith with the same 17-man squad as the Panthers chase a fifth straight title, though hooker Mitch Kenny looms as a possible inclusion from the reserves.

The Dogs will try to recover from their 26-18 defeat to Melbourne, but the fitness of captain Stephen Crichton remains a major concern. The former Panther has been listed in the reserves as he battles a syndesmosis injury, with Matt Burton shifting to the centres alongside the recalled Bronson Xerri if he’s ruled out. Toby Sexton will partner Lachlan Galvin in the halves in what looms as a massive test for Canterbury’s depth and resilience.