The Latest Breaking News from Leo Thompson

Coach reacts on 'disrespectful' offer to Dogs star

Cameron Ciraldo insists Canterbury' won't lose Jacob Preston despite reports emerging the back-rower is dissatisfied with the club's contract extension offer.

AAP · Aug 21

'We're playing like a top-four team': Bulldogs coach

Canterbury's vastly improved defence is in for a big test against the Sydney Roosters, who put 82 points on North Queensland in their last start.

AAP · Aug 6

Tigers duo headline marathon NRL judiciary hearing

Three players, including two from the embattled Wests Tigers, will head to the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night in a bid to avoid suspension.

AAP · Jul 20

Crichton still out, Eels get more bad injury news

Canterbury and Parramatta have both received bad news on the injury front ahead of their round-seven NRL clash at CommBank Stadium.

AAP · Apr 18

'Super genes': Crichton a chance of remarkable recovery

Stephen Crichton participated in Canterbury's first major contact training session for the week as he eyes a stunning return from injury.

AAP · Apr 15

Matt Dufty to play first NRL game in nearly four years

Matt Dufty is set to play his first NRL game in four years, with Leo Thompson, Jarome Luai and Izack Tago also returning to the team sheet in round seven.

AAP · Apr 14

Knights star kept Bulldogs coach 'awake all week'

Even for defensive guru Cameron Ciraldo, it hasn't been easy to construct a plan for neutralising Newcastle's attacking livewire Fletcher Sharpe.

AAP · Mar 27

'Deepest sense of belonging': Ponga switches to NZ

Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.

AAP · Mar 11

Settled Bulldogs finally ready to hit straps early

After turning over their entire roster in the space of four years, Canterbury will run out for round one with close to their best 17 from the end of 2025.

AAP · Feb 28

Simple mindset shift Brown must master as Knights No.7

Dylan Brown said he is ready to deal with the pressure of being the NRL's highest-paid halfback - and there is one thing that he must change when wearing No.7.

AAP · Feb 27