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Sharks v Bulldogs: Rudolf returns; Todd to debut
The undefeated Bulldogs head to the Shark-infested waters of Cronulla in arguably one of the top matches of the round.
The Dogs are on a three-game winning streak to start the season and sit second on the ladder after posting a 16-8 win over Parramatta last week, despite missing stars Matt Burton and Viliame Kikau with injury.
Led by strong performances from halves Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall, who both crossed for tries, the Sharks proved far too strong for the Rabbitohs in their 27-12 win which was set up by a dominant 20-0 first-half performance.
This week is set to provide a stronger challenge, especially with forward Braden Hamlin-Uele sidelined and Siosifa Talakai under a cloud after hurting his ankle against Souths.
Match: Sharks v Bulldogs
Round 4 -
home Team
Sharks
10th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
1st Position
Venue: Sharks Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Sharks: Prop Toby Rudolf has been cleared for his first game of 2025 after completing his recovery from off-season shoulder surgery. The forward was added to the interchange in Friday's team update, with Tom Hazelton dropping out as he continues to battle a back complaint. Siosifa Talakai has also overcome an ankle injury and remains on the interchange for Saturday night's match. Hohepa Puru is 18th man.
Bulldogs: Cameron Ciraldo will hand a debut to Jack Todd after calling the rookie on to the bench in place of Kurtis Morrin. Centre Bronson Xerri has scored nine tries in 11 games at Sharks Stadium. Jonathan Sua is 18th man.
Match: Sharks v Bulldogs
Round 4 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William KennedyFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Samuel StonestreetWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake Wilson
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse RamienCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal IroCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo MulitaloWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon TrindallFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Bailey Hayward
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas HynesHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-BlakeProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke BraileyHooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon KaufusiProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Daniel Suluka-Fifita
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Curran
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnesLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Daniel AtkinsonInterchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt Mann
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Siosifa TalakaiInterchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Harry Hayes
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Tuku Hau TapuhaInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Sitili Tupouniua
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Interchange for Sharks is number 21 Toby RudolfInterchange for Bulldogs is number 21 Jack Todd
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 20 Hohepa PuruReplacement for Bulldogs is number 23 Jonathan Sua
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Sharks have won six of their past seven games against the Bulldogs.
- Canterbury have not won at Sharks Stadium since 2011.
- Cronulla winger Sam Stonestreet has scored four tries in four games at Sharks Stadium.
- Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri has scored nine tries in 11 games at Sharks Stadium.
- Sharks centre Jesse Ramien will play his 150th NRL game.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
