Allianz Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 25 NRL game between St. George Illawarra Dragons and Canterbury Bulldogs. The game kicks off at 7:35 pm with Canterbury Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the St. George Illawarra Dragons vs. Canterbury Bulldogs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 22, 2026 at 7:35 pm
Where: Allianz Stadium
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St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Canterbury Bulldogs Odds
St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview
St George Illawarra has doubled its season win tally across the past fortnight, upsetting Cronulla before edging Wests Tigers 24-22. Daniel Atkinson starts at fullback with Mathew Feagai on the wing, while the Dragons’ emerging forwards again face a demanding assignment. Canterbury has slipped outside the top eight after losses to the Roosters and Rabbitohs, making this contest effectively non-negotiable. Bronson Xerri returns in the centres and Enari Tuala moves to the wing following Jethro Rinakama’s season-ending injury. The Bulldogs have won six consecutive meetings, including a 15-14 golden-point escape in Las Vegas, although four of the past six clashes have produced no more than 38 points. Canterbury’s greater urgency and collection of attacking game-breakers should be enough, but the Dragons’ renewed resilience promises a tight contest.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Canterbury Bulldogs to win at $1.50 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Jacob Kiraz at $9.25.
St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Canterbury Bulldogs Teams
Dragons team: 1. Daniel Atkinson 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Tyrell Sloan 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Emre Guler 11. Dylan Egan 12. Hamish Stewart 13. Ryan Couchman 14. Damien Cook 15. Toby Couchman 16. Jacob Halangahu 17. Jacob Webster 18. Setu Tu 19. Josh Kerr 20. Blake Lawrie 21. Luciano Leilua 22. Kade Reed
Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Matt Burton 4. Bronson Xerri 5. Enari Tuala 6. Stephen Crichton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Leo Thompson 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Josh Curran 16. Harry Hayes 17. Alekolasimi Jones 19. Jake Turpin 20. Sean O’Sullivan 21. Jed Reardon 22. Jonathan Sua 23. Jack Underhill