The Latest Breaking News from Stephen Crichton

French fried as Samoa sizzle in World Cup opener

Samoa's talent-laden squad barely worked up a sweat on the way to battering France 78-4 in their World Cup opener in Sydney.

AAP · Oct 16

England eye World Cup redemption as Tonga clash looms

England will start as underdogs against Tonga on Saturday, and the World Cup's cut-throat pool structure means the loser will be on the brink of elimination.

AAP · Oct 15

'So many teams can win': closest league World Cup yet

New Zealand coach Stacey Jones believes up to five teams, including England, Samoa and Tonga, can challenge Australia for rugby league World Cup glory.

AAP · Oct 14

Roosters pip Dogs to go level with Penrith at top

Billy Smith has scored a double in a tight win over Canterbury that has put the Roosters on a collision course with Penrith for the NRL's minor premiership.

AAP · Aug 7

Dogs turn attention to Roosters after Storm victory

Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo is already focussed on next Friday's blockbuster clash with the on fire Roosters after fighting hard to overcome brave Storm.

AAP · Jul 31

New dad Crichton delivers for Dogs off four hours sleep

Stephen Crichton barely slept in the lead-up to Canterbury's stoic win over the Warriors after becoming a father for the first time.

AAP · Jul 26

'Disciplined' Bulldogs led by new dad beyond Warriors

An 18-6 win over NRL premiership contenders the Warriors has put Canterbury firmly in the mix for a top-eight finish.

AAP · Jul 25

'Not that confusing': Crichton a firm No.6 post-injury

Two weeks after being dramatically carted off the field, Stephen Crichton will return as Canterbury's five-eighth for a decisive test against the Warriors.

AAP · Jul 24

Bulldogs playmaker addresses uncertain NRL future

Unsigned for 2027, Sean O'Sullivan is doing his hopes of finding a new NRL home no harm with his performances for Canterbury.

AAP · Jul 20

Luai fails to fire, Twal binned as Dogs demolish Tigers

Alex Twal was sinbinned for slapping as Jarome Luai struggled in Wests Tigers' 32-0 loss to Canterbury.

AAP · Jul 18