Round 2 of the NRL Telstra Premiership takes place on Sunday March 16 at Belmore Sports Ground in the Bulldogs' first home game of the season 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership Sunday March 16 NSWBox Office Opens: 3:25pm Gates Open: 3:40pm Bulldogs vs Bears NSW Cup Kick Off: 3:55pmBulldogs vs Titans NRL Kick Off: 6:15pm Share your game day experience with the hashtag #proudtobeabulldog  Patrons who have missed out on tickets can still stream the match via Fox Sports or Kayo the Club’s Official Quick Service Restaurant Partner who is proudly displayed on the back of the playing and training apparel make sure to visit the KFC Food Truck in Terry Lamb Reserve to score yourself some fried gold courtesy of the Colonel himself and at half time we've got some Finger Lickin Good surprises that'll get you cheering Keep an eye out for other Bulldogs Partners Red Bull Kumho Tyre and Wattyl Paint will also have activations all around Belmore Sports Ground on gameday At the conclusion of the match - after the second siren following full-time - fans will be able to access the playing surface on Belmore Sports Ground to emulate their favourite Bulldogs stars Please note access will strictly be at the direction of stadium staff A host of food stalls will be available across Belmore Sports Ground along with official mascots Bella & Brutus will be available for photos during the evening – so be sure to say hi and get a snap You could win a big cash prize in this week’s 50-50 Charity Raffle Buy a raffle ticket from one of our volunteers in green on game day or click here to get a ticket early! 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The Bulldogs acknowledge that many attendees may be observing Ramadan and may wish to pray during the event we will have a dedicated prayer area located outside of Gate C on the grass of Peter Moore Field please notify security at any gate to receive a wristband allowing you to exit and re-enter the stadium We encourage guests to bring their own prayer mat which can be left in the cloaking areas adjacent to Gates A We appreciate your support and are committed to ensuring an inclusive and welcoming experience for all Belmore Sports Ground to Host Community Iftar Dinner Shop the range of Bulldogs 2025 merchandise at the Merchandise Outlets located in the carpark internal to Gate A (Main Entrance on West) and the Bulldogs Merchandise Van in the south precinct The Bulldog Belmore on Burwood Road will also be open for business from 10:00am-6:00pm on Game Day Simply show your 2025 Membership card to the staff Register your interest by contacting the Membership Services Team via: you can get help from a Bulldogs representative at the Box Offices located at Gate A You can plan your trip and arrive early using the Transport for NSW Trip Planner here. The following Sydney Bus services make stops within walking distance of Belmore Sports Ground With train lines closed between Sydenham and Bankstown along the South-West T3 Line there will be no train services available to Belmore Sports Ground However, there will be replacement bus services between Sydenham and Bankstown. Click here for more information Traffic will be heavier than usual on roads approaching Belmore Sports Ground including Canterbury Road Palmer Street and Thorncraft Parade as crowds travel to and from the game Some local roads may close to ensure pedestrian safety during pre Parking is limited on local streets and car parks in the area fans are advised to arrive early and allow additional travel time Edison Lane will be closed on Saturday 23 March 2024 from 7.00am through to Midnight A temporary closure of the small section of Waverley Street adjacent to Belmore Sports Ground is also planned Redman parade will be closed for parking and pedestrian safety purposes traffic controllers will be in attendance to provide local resident access only Entering the field of play at any point of the event is strictly prohibited Offenders will be prosecuted by NSW Police with lifetime bans to NRL Events and monetary fines of up to $5500 to be enforced This is to ensure the safety of all patrons Prams will not be permitted on site at Belmore Sports Ground All prams will be required to be left at a designated area in the carpark near Gate A The Club will not be responsible for any damage As per the Conditions of Entry the following restricted/prohibited items are not permitted into Belmore Sports Ground: Minimum Temperate: 23Maximum Temperature: 37 The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe at night Sun protection recommended from 9:40 am to 4:20 pm Click here to stay up to date.  NRL Match Highlights: Bulldogs vs Titans - Round 9 Kiraz Hat-trick Headlines Bulldogs' Magic Round Win Information about working in or operating early childhood education services including outside school hours care information for parents including how to choose a service and supporting your child for their transition to school Skills NSW helps post high school students find courses in vocational training across a wide variety of industries and course providers The NSW Department of Education is committed to employing the best and brightest teachers who can teach and make a difference in NSW public schools NSW Department of Education's information on curriculum taught in NSW schools Aboriginal education and communities & personalised support The religious feasts of Easter and Eid are combined at Belmore Boys High School in one mega celebration - Eidster The religious celebrations of Eid and Easter share similarities in philosophy It is what inspired the principal of Belmore Boys High School to create an ‘Eidster’ event that has been celebrated on school grounds for the past four years including a bucking bronco and a petting zoo Ms Ramadan said at the heart of the Eidster concept was a celebration of the “commonalities” between the Islamic and Christian faiths “With Eidster we focus on what unites us as communities regardless of where we come from,” she said whether it’s cultural commonalities or religious commonalities “Eid and Easter reflect two major religions For both religions there’s a period of Lent or Fast “There’s the celebration part of it as well it’s about spending quality time with your loved ones Eidster also provides students with a rare opportunity to have a day of fun-filled activities with their peers for free Ms Ramadan said Eidster was a reflection of the harmony and diversity at the school which has students from 37 different language groups “We are a very harmonious community at Belmore Boys High and we (students and staff) cover the majority of the planet,” she said “We support students’ academic achievements of course our students have an understanding of the amount of love and care that we have for them too “There’s a huge commitment at the staff level to support the wellbeing of our boys their level of connectedness to the school regardless of their experiences outside the school We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education Lebanese Australian food is rapidly changing Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime ShareSydney hit list March 2025 See all stories.1 / 4Georgette Taouk the new Lebanese cafe in Belmore.Steven Siewert2 / 4Ma’amoul (Lebanese shortbread semolina biscuits) with fillings like raspberry Steven Siewert3 / 4Ma’amoul filled with raspberry Steven Siewert4 / 4Amal Elhani and her friends at the new Smeed cafe in Belmore run by daughter Serena.Steven SiewertPrevious SlideNext SlideHomebaker Amal Elhani never thought anyone would buy the traditional Lebanese ma’amoul she had so often handmade for friends and family over the past 38 years It turns out a lot of people were keen for the date-filled shortbread semolina cookies Within two weeks of launching Instagram account Smeed al Ma’amoul in March 2022 Elhani’s daughter Serena Tajjour received more than 2000 orders for the buttery biscuits after demand outstripped the capacity of their home kitchen in Condell Park the family opened their first cafe in Belmore Tajjour serves ma’amoul and kahweh (cardamon-spiced Lebanese coffee) in a small shop with scalloped green awnings and Lebanese artwork on Burwood Road There’s a retail section with imported rose and orange blossom water and merchandise designed by Tajjour (a graphic designer by trade) Amal Elhani (mother of owner Serena Tajjour) and Randa Fardos enjoying ma’amoul and coffee at Smeed Belmore.Steven SiewertAdvertisement“Ma’amoul is nostalgic it reminds people of their mothers,” says Tajjour who recounts fond memories of gathering around the kitchen table during Eid to make cookies with her family Tajjour oversees most of the baking for the retail store but says her mum still makes ma’amoul sometimes “Mum and her friends are the face [of Smeed] because that what it’s all about They’re the ones who have been making [ma’amoul] by hand But not everything at Smeed adheres to tradition Tajjour has taken the multi-generational family recipe and modernised it with fillings such as marshmallow and raspberry Smeed is one of Sydney’s growing number of modern Lebanese Australian businesses finding success over the past year such as Concord diner Shareef’s Shawarma Social Club pop-up kitchen Lebanese Cherry Pie and Merrylands restaurant Iftar weave tradition with innovation to appeal to the next generation of diners Shareef’s Shawarma Social Club opened in December in Concord.Edwina PicklesAdvertisementMeanwhile mother-daughter duo Sivine and Karima Hazim of popular Instagram account Sunday Kitchen launched their first recipe book off the back of their sold-out cooking classes held in Rosebery Established Lebanese businesses have also expanded their reach Lebanese restaurant Al Aseel moved into its 11th venue a 300-seater at Accor Stadium in Homebush; former Al Aseel co-owner Charles Obeid launched the third location for his upmarket restaurant Jbeil in Wetherill Park; and charcoal chicken chain El Jannah which began in 1998 as a single store in Greenacre is expected to make $300 million this financial year “In Lebanese families our parents expressed their love for us through food and I think our generation is coming to appreciate those skills we’ve been taught and the ingredients we grew up with,” says Christiana Daaboul Daaboul is part of the next generation of Lebanese Australian food entrepreneurs using traditional ingredients orange blossom water and pistachio to create beautiful custom cakes Lebanese Cherry Pie chef Leila Khazma says it’s about taking “timeless flavour profiles and age-old spices flavours with so many stories built into them” and “reworking them slightly and putting them in a new setting they hadn’t been before in Sydney” “It used to be hard to find a good falafel sandwich or charcoal chicken in the city but now there are places like Henrietta’s [Surry Hills’ charcoal chicken shop] [hatted Surry Hills restaurant] Nour and even Baba’s Place [in Marrickville] which uses Lebanese ingredients in a less explicit way.” co-founded with Lina MacGregor from hospitality production agency Buffet Digital kicked off last year with a takeover at Cafe Freda’s in Darlinghurst and has since had sellout events at venues across the inner west “We want to smash those stereotypes and bring Lebanese food into new spaces and make people look at it a different way,” says MacGregor “Food is storytelling and it’s wonderful to see a community trying to transform while still holding on to their immigrant history using the food to tell stories of the past while paving the way for the future.” owner Serena Tajjour sells ma’amoul (Lebanese shortbread semolina biscuits) made with her mum’s recipe “You have to wait for the dough to rest a few hours before you can work with it and every piece is handmade and filled with something different.” Tajjour says everyone claims their mum makes the best ma’amoul but “one customer told us her mother stopped speaking to her after she said ours was better” 422 Burwood Road, Belmore, instagram.com/smeed.almaamoul Justine Youssef and mother Siham have teamed up to launch Dayaa School and Kitchen teaching family recipes from their home kitchen in Guildford “I was raised to see food as a love language a means of communication and a way to connect with our ancestors,” says Youssef “The cooking school is a way of bringing energy to those traditions and keeping the recipes alive.” Together they’re writing a cookbook to preserve hundreds of family recipes and plan to pop up with a cooking class at Redfern’s Magenta House in March Keep an eye on socials for further information dayaa.com.au “In terms of the combination of flavour, experience and feel, I honestly don’t think there’s anything like it in Sydney,” says Iftar owner Jeremy Agha regarding his restaurant’s food The young restaurateur has reimagined Lebanese cuisine with dishes such as minty garlic yoghurt pasta with burnt butter and a sausage sizzle with pomegranate molasses and fried onion Main Lane, Merrylands, instagram.com/iftarmerrylands Within three hours of popping up at Marrickville’s Village taproom The response to their menu (featuring bread with spiced fig butter at an undisclosed music venue in Marrickville Keep an eye on social media for further announcements instagram.com/lebanesecherrypie Plant-based microbaker Christiana Daaboul draws on her Lebanese heritage to create custom-order cakes and baked goods for her pop-up stall Over the past six months Ard has made regular appearances at The Rocks markets where the menu has included baklava ice-cream sandwiches anise tea fig cake and pistachio cookie buns Daaboul says her next pop-up will be in May but she’s taking online orders in the meantime through Instagram instagram.com/ardsydney_/ 14/20ReviewDon’t miss the ‘Lamborghini of snacks’ at one of Sydney’s oldest (and best) Lebanese venuesContinue this series Swiss rolls and Thai desserts: Market-famous baker opens permanent cake havenKhanom House is the best new place to treat yourself in Sydney. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox Picture suppliedA Wollongong woman watched on in disbelief as her beloved catamaran started sinking in Belmore Basin All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueMaria who asked for her surname not to be used due to family safety issues was walking along the Blue Mile for her daily swim at the Continental Pool when she looked out towards the water "[I was] walking past going for a swim about 6.30am," Maria said "When [I] go for a swim [I] walk through the park [Osborne Park] and look over and go 'oh she's safe' but today [I] looked over thought 'oh my gosh'." Maria immediately called the Wollongong Harbour shipyard for help By the time a fellow boat owner got there to help pump water out of her catamaran the nine-metre PowerCat 9000 had sunk to almost its deck level on the starboard (right) side "There's a bed on that side that will need to be replaced all my fishing gear and other stuff," she said of the boat's contents," she said Maria stood on the rocks at the edge of Belmore Basin watching on as people rushed to save her boat and protect the waterway from environmental damage There was nobody on board when the catamaran started sinking and Maria said it had been a few days since she was last on board Maria watching on as emergency services and fellow boat owners rush to stop her catamaran from sinking in Belmore Basin Picture by Nadine MortonAs she gets closer to retirement she had been hoping to take more trips on the boat Should I stay here or go to work and pay the bills?" she said Wollongong Harbour has been the scene of a number of boats sinking in recent years, including in July 2023 when Barry Harrison Lancaster and his dog Tiberius were rescued after their 30-foot cruiser called Gee Tee started sinking while they were asleep on board It happened one week after a single-hull yacht called Terrelle sank in the same waterway. 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Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter. A man was found dead, riddled with stab wounds, inside a notorious unit block in Sydney\\u2019s inner west before his \\u201Cbest mate\\u201D was taken into custody by police but later released. Police were called to the unit block on Lakemba Street in Belmore at 9pm on Saturday, where they found a man, aged in his 30s, dead. The body of the man, who is yet to be formally identified, had multiple stab wounds. Also at the scene was a 24-year-old man described by locals as the victim\\u2019s \\u201Cbest mate\\u201D. Police took him to Concord Hospital for assessment and then to Campsie police station for questioning. He was released shortly after without charge. The brick unit block, sandwiched between two industrial businesses, has been called \\u201Cthe worst property\\u201D in Belmore as it is often used as a dumping ground. Locals frequently complain to the council about the amount of rubbish and old furniture dumped in the unit block\\u2019s front yard, nature strip and over the footpath. Police are working to uncover how the older man wound up dead inside the property. Detectives from both Campsie and the homicide squad have formed Strike Force Sandilands. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. . remains as a staple in the Club's proud local identity March 16 will mark the last NRL match to be played at the hallowed ground for some time with the development of a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence to commence at the end of the year Despite not being available in the Club's first season (the team played their sole home game at Pratten Park) from 1936 the venue - originally named 'Belmore Campsie Oval' - was home until the turn of the century The team enjoyed great success during this period at home claiming 330 victories across 562 matches for roughly a 59% win rate Gameday Guide: NRL Round 2 at Belmore Sports Ground the Bulldogs have returned to the hallowed ground for annual matches while the Club's Pathways sides continue to take the field each winter The NRL and NRLW operations continue to run out of Belmore Sports Ground where the commercial and football departments work tirelessly day-in-day-out in search of the Club's next Premiership title we’ve gone with nine of the most famous moments ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Titans Belmore actually first opened its doors on April 13th with Canterbury starting their second campaign with an 11-6 victory over Wests - a strong start after winning just two matches in their inaugural season The newspaper match report highlighted the performance of fullback Tommy Kirk Canterbury-Bankstown Rugby League team gave an improved exhibition against Western Suburbs int he second section of the League yesterday The slippery ground seemed to suit Canterbury’s hard-working forwards Wests’ assaults lacked success until Mead picked up and sent Hines away It was full-back Kirk’s great kick against the wind that gave Canterbury its first points At half-time the score was 3-2 in Wests’ favor Wests regained the lead when Tancred dashed over Just over three decades after its initial opening Belmore received a revamp with the ground changing from an oval shape to a rectangle as well as the addition of the famous hill While their Round 1 match against Cronulla ended in a four-point loss (16-12) it marked the beginning of a new era for the venue now officially titled as ‘Belmore Sports Ground’ The venue was officiated opened by Mayor Alderman James William Eccles who called the new oval a great tribute to the game "It is a model we can use in endeavouring to provide proper accommodation for rugby league in other parts of the metropolitan area," he said "The NSW Rugby League put everything it had into the effort to establish this ground "The Canterbury Council's contribution deserves a trial tribute I have never seen a finer effort anywhere."  Alongside Eccles in attendance was NSWRFL President Bill Buckley while a pipe band marched along the ground and Blue and White footballs were kicked into the crowd While Multicultural Round has been a staple in the NRL over the past few years it was the Bulldogs that kick-started the concept on Round 5 1993 in what was a day of celebration and records a Māori Haka as well as food stalls providing cuisines from all corners of the globe the day got off to a strong start of displaying the camaraderie and connection of the districts’ diversity with the Bulldogs putting close rivals Parramatta to the sword in a dominant 42-6 display with the community showing their full support as they recorded a still unbroken record of 27,804 at the venue Season 1995 provided a few anomalies in the rich history of the Club it was the only season that the side was formally known as the ‘Sydney Bulldogs’ while the Club – in the midst of the Super League War and hinging on survival tactics – opted to take home games to Parramatta But with drama engulfing the season not only for the game but the Club the decision was made to take the final home match of the season – and what was supposed to be Captain and legendary five-eighth Terry Lamb’s final home game – was brought back to Belmore The Bulldogs honoured their enigmatic leader in perfect fashion – with a 66-4 walloping of the North Queensland Cowboys; a record margin that stands to this day It turned out to be the best warm-up for the finals too as the ‘Underdogs’ went on to take out the Premiership in emphatic fashion as because he went around again one more time.. same venue and an equally impressive scoreline And while the brave Bulldogs weren’t back in finals contention they sent the inspirational Lamb out with a bang – this time with a 50-22 shellacking of the Cowboys Despite playing at lock forward for most of the match the wily five-eighth had a day to remember 1996 was the final day of the great Terry Lamb’s career With the turn of the century coming and the Olympic Stadium offering a brand-new state-of-the-art facility and the opportunity to house over 100,000 Members and fans the Club decided it was time for an upgrade But before their jump to Homebush for season 1999 the Bulldogs left one lasting impression at their old stomping ground - which resembled more of a quagmire than a football field - taking down newcomers Melbourne in a dour contest the Bulldogs farewelled Belmore with an 8-4 victory with Craig Polla-Mounter and Tawera Nikau the lone scorers with two goals from the Blue and White getting them home Just shy of 17 years from the Club’s last NRL match at the hallowed ground the Bulldogs were back at Belmore - and returned in style Coinciding with the front office’s return to Belmore Sports Ground away from Olympic Park the Round 16 clash against the Melbourne Storm proved to be cause for celebration the Bulldogs took competition heavyweights Melbourne to the sword in an unforgettable 20-4 victory one that is etched in the mind of the 16,764 faithful that packed into the venue Twenty-one years after Lamb was farewelled Departing at the end of the season to the Wests Tigers prodigal son Josh Reynolds was chaired off by his teammates as the field flooded with passionate Members and supporters following a famous win Best of Belmore: The Prince's Send Off It nearly ended up a night to forget as Newcastle led the home side 18-8 with five minutes left on the clock but the never-say-die attitude of the Bulldogs saw two late tries to Marcelo Montoya and Moses Mbye as Reynolds – the man of the moment – handed the Knights one last chance to level with seconds remaining With the NRL post-season looming and the Bulldogs in a box-seat to break their finals drought it was a special effort at Belmore that propelled the side further in their quest It was an inspirational Captain's knock from Stephen Crichton who steered the Bulldogs to a 22-18 win over the Raiders in a thrilling contest it was Crichton who took charge with a try in the opening minutes of the second stanza While Canberra attempted to claw their way back two tries to Josh Addo-Carr foiled the upset with the Terry Lamb Hill and Burwood Road in celebration mode at full-time Judiciary Update: Preston to Dispute Round 9 Charge Senior Pathways Wrap Round 9: Flegg Wallop Roosters Nothing captures the suburban rugby league experience at Belmore more beautifully than fans dancing in the street to music blasted from giant speakers being wheeled around on a shopping trolley In scenes that would never happen outside venues like CommBank Stadium, Allianz Stadium and Accor Stadium, home fans went wild outside Belmore Sports Ground following the 40-24 victory over the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday night The wild scenes after the Bulldogs win featured an impromptu DJ set on top of a shopping trolley.Credit: being mobbed while playing an impromptu set had been viewed more than 500,000 times on social media by Monday afternoon Canterbury could have easily made more money in corporate hospitality by moving the game from their spiritual home but this type of brand exposure is priceless The Dogs will not play at Belmore again this season and are unlikely to play at the venue in 2026 as works commence on their centre of excellence DJ Nemz said nothing could beat the game-day experience at Belmore and he did his best to describe the wild scenes that were still going almost two hours after full-time and even the cops were getting amongst it,” DJ Nemz told this masthead “I thought they were going to shut us down I started with the Bulldogs’ anthem out the front of the stadium I was playing high-energy music and made sure it was all family-friendly it was actually modified to fit the speakers but I could hardly see where I was pushing it because of all the lights from the cameras in my face We finished out the front of the Belmore Hotel The blue and white faithful at Belmore on Sunday.Credit: Getty Images and loved watching them through the Hazem El Masri days “It was a shame to lose [Josh] Addo-Carr [at then end of the 2024 season] but it’s all about bringing the Dogs and the community together There were more than 18,000 fans at the Titans game but even the healthy attendance meant there was no guarantee the club would turn a profit Bulldogs CEO Aaron Warburton said of the atmosphere: “Sunday’s sellout at Belmore was absolutely electric The atmosphere our fans created was second to none – you could feel the history and passion in every corner of the ground.” NRL is Live and Free on Channel 9 & 9Now Michael Chammas and Andrew “Joey” Johns dissect the upcoming NRL round, plus the latest footy news, results and analysis. Sign up for the Sin Bin newsletter In scenes that would never happen outside venues like CommBank Stadium home fans went wild outside Belmore Sports Ground following the on Sunday night and even the cops were getting amongst it,\\u201D DJ Nemz told this masthead \\u201CI thought they were going to shut us down but as long as we weren\\u2019t causing trouble \\u201CI only went to play for 10 or 20 minutes I started with the Bulldogs\\u2019 anthem out the front of the stadium \\u201CThe trolley wasn\\u2019t from Coles or Woolies \\u201CI\\u2019m a proud Lebanese-Australian \\u201CIt was a shame to lose [Josh] Addo-Carr [at then end of the 2024 season] \\u201CA few people commented on social media but it\\u2019s all about bringing the Dogs and the community together Bulldogs CEO Aaron Warburton said of the atmosphere: \\u201CSunday\\u2019s sellout at Belmore was absolutely electric The atmosphere our fans created was second to none \\u2013 you could feel the history and passion in every corner of the ground.\\u201D Michael Chammas and Andrew \\u201CJoey\\u201D Johns dissect the upcoming NRL round clear out your calendar and start planning out your year – you can now purchase your tickets for the historic 2025 NRL season as we celebrate our 90-Year Anniversary Whether it's our first match back at our spiritual home Belmore Sports Ground in Round 2 our very first NRL x NRLW double header on July 4 or celebrating the 30-year anniversary of the 1995 Premiership at Allianz Stadium in Round 21* Tickets for our Round 2 match at Belmore Sports Ground are now available for members of the general public *Tickets to our Round 21 match at Allianz Stadium will be on sale for members of the general public on May 28 Help celebrate our Proud Past and commit to our Strong Future and get all the benefits – including discounted tickets on selected away games and 15% off merchandise – by becoming a Bulldogs Member today With a vast majority of our home matches featuring curtain raisers there will be more football on Bulldogs gamedays than ever before in 2025 If you can’t wait until Round 2 to see the Bulldogs back in action, be sure to purchase tickets for our first Pre-Season Challenge match at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Kogarah as we host the Wests Tigers on Sunday Get your dose of nostalgia in a double header with our NSW Cup side playing a curtain raiser at the famous Belmore Sports Ground on Sunday afternoon as we kick-off our 90-Year Anniversary celebrations as this is the only time the NRL side will be in action at the hallowed ground in 2025 With an anticipated sell-out, Blue Zone and Kennel Members will need to register their attendance here. We’re back at Accor Stadium for the first time in 2025 in another double header on Sunday Be there to celebrate the rich heritage and traditions of the Club’s diverse playing roster fanbase and our district during the NRL's Multicultural Round Good Friday returns with two blockbuster matches at Accor Stadium against our crosstown rivals South Sydney in one of the biggest days on the calendar Accor Stadium is set to be filled to the brim as this traditional match up enters its 14th instalment with the Bulldogs eager to reverse the controversial result from last year One of the biggest cross-town rivalries in the league ignites again when the Bulldogs host the Roosters at Accor Stadium No matter where these sides are on the ladder so ensure you're there to cheer the Bulldogs to victory in this Friday night blockbuster the Bulldogs play back-to-back games at home when they host the Dolphins on Thursday Start the weekend on the right note and give the competition newcomers a proper Bulldogs welcome as we look to fill Accor Stadium with Blue and White Our NSW Cup side kicks off the day against the Western Suburbs Magpies before we witness another King’s Birthday classic against arch-rivals Parramatta in one of the great afternoon fixtures of the season History will be made on July 4 when our inaugural NRLW squad run out for the very first time when they face the Newcastle Knights and kick-off their season the NRL side face the Brisbane Broncos in a Friday night blockbuster and will be out to replicate their performance from the end of last year Saturday night is sorted with a double header against St George Illawarra with our NRLW and NRL sides facing off against the Red V The local rivalry is set to go to another level in 2025 following last year’s fierce battles Be there at Allianz Stadium as we celebrate the 30-Year Anniversary of the famous 1995 Grand Final when Terry Lamb’s Underdogs took home the Premiership Members will get a 30% enhanced discount on tickets and a three-month head start on the general public for tickets Party Like It’s 1995: Bulldogs to Host Manly at Allianz Stadium Indigenous Round is bigger than ever in 2025 Be there at Accor Stadium to see both the NRL and NRLW sides come up against the New Zealand Warriors as they kick off the last month of the season the Bulldogs will have the perfect litmus test against Western Sydney rivals Penrith Blockbuster matches don't get much bigger than this when we do battle with the reigning Premiers at Accor Stadium Our final home game of the season is one you won’t want to miss The Bulldogs NRL and NRLW teams face off against the Sharks in what will no doubt be a night filled with action with the finals just around the corner Tickets for the Round 8 NRLW standalone match at Belmore Sports Ground will be available for purchase at a later date so keep your eyes peeled to cheer on the side at our spiritual home ground The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have claimed back-to-back wins to start a season for the first time since 2016 in front of a packed out Belmore Sports Ground A crowd of 17,892 dedicated Bulldogs Members and supporters packed into the hallowed ground and braved the sweltering conditions that peaked at 37 degrees building a 22-nil lead after as many minutes before a late try to Connor Tracey sealed the result after a brief Titans comeback The electric energy from the crowd saw a quick start from the Bulldogs with local junior Marcelo Montoya opening the scoring just two minutes into the contest after a charge down The Blue and Whites capitalised on another error with a classy show-and-go from Jaeman Salmon seeing the fill-in lock slip through the cracks and extend the lead to ten following Matt Burton's successful conversion The roll-on continued with the headgear heroes combining; Burton burst through the middle to find Reed Mahoney who touched down for his first try of the season Josh Curran made sure he didn't miss out on any of the action either burrow his way to the line and marking his first match of the season with a four-pointer A late hit on the kicker gave the Titans a chance to reply midway through the first half but a herculean one-on-one effort from Max King over the line stopped AJ Brimson in his tracks While Burton left the field following an awkward collision it was  ill-discipline that gave the Titans the last say of the half with two tries to Alofiana Khan-Pereira and leaving the scores at 22-12 Cameron Ciraldo's men showed plenty of intention to start the second half with Harry Hayes catching a bomb bobbled from the Titans and sending Jacob Preston over just one minute upon resumption Knocking the door down with strong charges from Kikau and Sitili Tupouniua it was Kurt Man who crashed under the posts Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui was the next to score and with fatigue setting into the final quarter of the match the visitors crossed once more through Jojo Fifita the Blue and Whites showed plenty of composure to force back-to-back drop outs slowing down the game as they led by ten points with just ten minutes on the clock Captain Crichton stood up and showed plenty of poise with just three minutes remaining scooping up a loose ball for winger Blake Wilson who streamed downfield before Connor Tracey put the match to bed Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 40 (Marcelo Montoya Stephen Crichton 3 goals) def Gold Coast Titans 24 (Alofiana Khan-Pereira 2 Jojo Fifita tries; Jayden Campbell 4 goals) the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs will proudly host their Annual Iftar Dinner on Tuesday A highlight on the Bulldogs’ community calendar this special event will once again bring people together to share in the spirit of Ramadan and strengthen community bonds as the sun sets over the iconic Stewart Stand Following the success of last year’s event the Bulldogs Iftar Dinner will remain free and open to the public ensuring a welcoming and inclusive experience for all All attendees must register for a free ticket and present it upon entry Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a meaningful evening of reflection We look forward to welcoming you to the 2025 Bulldogs Iftar Dinner Head coach Cameron Ciraldo has trimmed his Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side to face the Gold Coast Titans at Belmore Sports Ground this Sunday night In the NRL side's sole match at the Bulldogs' spiritual home ground for 2025 Ciraldo has named a strong outfit that resembles the one that defeated the Dragons last Saturday while Daniel Suluka-Fifita maintains his spot in the front row following a strong performance on Club debut Two-try hero and fellow Club debutant Sitili Tupouniua has been once again named on the interchange bench alongside the returning Josh Curran who makes his first appearance for the Bulldogs in 2025 Blake Taaffe and Kurtis Morrin drop out of the extended squad In what promises to be another classic Sunday afternoon fixture Members and supporters will once again be treated to a double-header with the Bulldogs NSW Cup team on show at 3:55pm against the North Sydney Bears Tickets are running out fast  – be sure to grab yours here and ensure your place in history! Kennel and Blue Zone Members who are looking to attend will be required to activate their Membership Card in the form available here. Don't let a bet take you away from the match Reclaim the Game, be gamble aware. The Bulldogs' Round 2 line up is as follows:  NRL Round 9 Team News: A Titanic Magic Round It was a big win at Belmore for the Bulldogs as they got their first win of the 2025 NSW Cup campaign while the Club's Jersey Flegg and Ron Massey sides fought hard but were unable to claim wins over the weekend The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs secured their first win of The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup 2025 season with a dominant 46-28 victory over the North Sydney Bears at Belmore Sports Ground Determined to bounce back from their Round One defeat the Bulldogs wasted no time asserting their dominance opening the scoring just three minutes into the match A well-executed short-side play saw Jethro Rinakama dive over in the corner The hosts extended their lead soon after as Jordi Mazzone went over on the opposite flank courtesy of a pinpoint cutout pass from Blake Taaffe the Bears found a response through Bronson Garlick whose deceptive dummy fooled three defenders running in three consecutive tries to build a commanding 30-6 lead Drew Hutchison finished off another left-side short play Mazzone bagged his second in the corner doing well to get the ball down before going into touch and Jonathan Sua provided the highlight of the half—picking up a loose ball and sprinting 70 metres to score under the posts the Bears clawed back slightly through Jake Toby’s individual brilliance A grubber in behind the Bulldogs’ defence saw Toby regather to score as the Bulldogs took a comfortable 30-12 lead into the break The second half continued in similar fashion with the Bulldogs exposing the Bears’ edge defence once more Taaffe exposed the visitors’ defence with a show-and-go to cross the line before converting his own try The Bears hit back with arguably the play of the game as Toby launched a stunning long pass to Abiarthur Toi Tuilaepa an unsuccessful conversion kept the margin at 36-16 who burst through the middle and evaded the fullback to score Late consolation tries from Garlick and Nathaniel Roache narrowed the scoreline but the Bulldogs’ dominance had already sealed a comprehensive 46-28 win picking up 18 points himself through a try and two try assists while converting seven from eight tries.The Bears’ edge defence struggled to deal with the Bulldogs’ attack conceding six tries in wide channels.Canterbury-Bankstown’s forward pack laid a solid foundation providing their playmakers with the space to dictate the game The Bulldogs looked dominant throughout much of the match however the game felt out of reach for the Bears when Jonathan Sua capitalised on a loose ball on his own 30 metre line and sliced through a broken line before showcasing his speed as he sprinted 70 metres to score The Bulldogs will look to continue their momentum when they face the Parramatta Eels at CommBank Stadium in a traditional rivalry clash the Bears remain on the road as they take on the Western Suburbs Magpies at Lidcombe Oval Both the Bulldogs and Kaiviti Silktails Jersey Flegg Cup sides were unable to get the two points in their respective matches in Round 2 a double from William Afualo wasn't enough to chase down the Melbourne Storm at Hammondville Oval with their opponents scoring five tries to four in a disappointing result at home The Silktails took on one of the tougher road trips in the competition to GIO Stadium in Canberra Despite the Raiders running in a 34-4 half-time lead the Silktails never showed signs of giving up and will take plenty of confidence from their second half with Alipate Qoro Senivalati Vunibola and Bill Taria touching down the Bulldogs will face rivals Parramatta at New Era Stadium in Cabramatta while the Silktails will host their first match of the season against the St George Illawarra Dragons at Prince Charles Park in Nadi The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs' Ron Massey Cup season began with a 28-18 defeat to Brothers Penrith at Hammondville Oval on Saturday A slow start to the match put the Bulldogs on the back foot early with Jacob Lowe's try in the 29th minute - despite being down a man - closing the gap to a 22-6 half-time score But Brothers took control back in the early stages of the second half with consolation tries to Ragarive Wavik and Mac Puafisi bringing the scoreline back to a respectable ten points The Bulldogs face the Cabramatta Two Blues at New Era Stadium on Saturday night The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs get Josh Curran back from suspension to add more power to a forward pack that laid the foundation for victory in Round 1 The Bulldogs will also host their first match of the season at the spiritual home ground of Belmore Sports Ground in their sole match at the venue in 2025 The Gold Coast Titans finally get to launch their season some three weeks after their last trial game and they face a stern test first-up against the Bulldogs at Belmore Des Hasler's men won't have happy memories of last year's trip to Belmore going down 32-0 to the Bulldogs in Round 3 and losing Tino Fa'asuamaleaui for the rest of the season to a knee injury That was part of a horror opening to their 2024 campaign that saw the Titans lose their first six in a row and from there they never recovered With Fa'asuamaleaui back in the fold and David Fifita primed for a big season the Titans are sure to be highly competitive but they confront a Bulldogs outfit riding high after a first-up win over the Dragons Bulldogs: Josh Curran has served his one-match ban incurred in Round 3 of the Pre-Season Challenge and comes in on the bench for Harry Hayes Kurt Mann is again named to start at lock but may swap with Jaeman Salmon as he did last week an hour before kick-off Titans: Coach Des Hasler's first team for 2025 features big-name recruit Reagan Campbell-Gillard in the front row alongside Moe Fotuaika with skipper Tino Fa'asuamaleaui at lock RCG has overcome a shoulder injury to take his place while big Tino tastes his first NRL action since rupturing his ACL in Round 3 last year AJ Brimson and Jayden Campbell team up in the halves as they did in the final trial game against the Dolphins David Fifita and Jaimin Jolliffe come off the bench along with Chris Randall and former Rabbitoh Brock Gray who arrived at the club on a train and trial deal with 129 NSW Cup games to his name The final match in Terry Lamb's glittering career turned out to be one of the most memorable at Belmore Sports Ground NRL Match Highlights: Bulldogs vs Titans - Round 2 After 17 seasons away from their spiritual ground the Bulldogs made the most of their return with a performance for the ages 1984 Grand Final Highlights: Bulldogs vs Parramatta NRL Match Highlights: Bulldogs vs Eels - Round 3 On the big occasions the big players stand up and Stephen Crichton enjoyed a classic Captain's Knock in this thriller A deluge swept across Belmore in the Club's final full-time home match at the venue in this 1998 classic The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have today announced that the double-header featuring its NRL and NSW Cup sides on Sunday More than 18,000 people will pack the Hill and Grandstand at Belmore Sports Ground on Sunday afternoon for what promises to be a thrilling double-header a crucial top of the table clash between the Bulldogs (currently sat in 3rd) and the Raiders (2nd) will unfold from 1:45pm The squad will look to carry on form from a dominant win over the first-placed Bears last week and will be relying on crowd support to help cheer them through another tough fixture this week the Bulldogs NRL squad will run out to face the Canberra Raiders as they fiercely defend their home-ground in attempt to remain undefeated at home in 2024 With the Raiders currently sat just outside the top eight and the Bulldogs battling for their first finals series since 2016 it is sure to be a highly competitive clash The two games coming to Belmore will also mark the NRL's Women In League Round - a round which celebrates the women playing crucial roles at every level of the Rugby League community inspiring the next generation on our fields and screens each week We believe every young girl should know there's a role for them in rugby league and we have a number of special activations on match day to celebrate this special round Playing at the family friendly times of 1:45pm and 4:05pm with a large number of activities planned it is sure to be an enjoyable afternoon for all With thousands of Blue and White faithful getting ready to pack the stands and the hill patrons are being urged to plan their trip in advance and to arrive to early to avoid delays at the gate Early arrivers will enjoy 20% off food between 1:30pm and 2:30pm at the team branded food outlets inside the grounds Don't miss a minute of the action: Have your mobile tickets downloaded and/or hard copy tickets printed and ready to present at the gate Attendees are being urged to be careful and vigilant when sharing tickets as no screen shots duplicates or prior scanned barcodes will be accepted at the gate limited seating may become available through Ticketek from time to time this week should Members opt to re-list their ticket for sale Interested parties are encouraged to check the Ticketek website as tickets will appear directly on the site after they have been relisted for sale Please note that these tickets are subject to availability and will be processed as a first in best dressed purchase Unfortunately the Club cannot maintain a waitlist or hold any tickets for interested parties The Club thanks Members and fans for their overwhelming support in 2024 and we look forward to welcoming ticket holders to Belmore on Sunday. For more information on match day including for details around access and in planning your trip, please see our Game Day Guide now. The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs’ 2025 schedule has been officially announced, with the Club’s 90-Year Anniversary featuring historic blockbusters and bringing Members and supporters one of the biggest seasons in history Cameron Ciraldo’s side will be primed to improve on their breakout season in 2024 where they will play half the competition twice and half of the competition once over 24 matches The Bulldogs play the following teams twice: Dragons The Bulldogs play the following teams once: Knights Members and supporters will be treated to four Thursday in what is one of the most balanced schedules in recent history A majority of matches will be in Sydney (with one TBC) while away trips to Brisbane (Round 8 and Round 9) and Melbourne (Round 25) will mean minimal travel All Members receive discounts when purchasing tickets to selected away matches After starting their campaign at Kogarah against the Dragons, the Bulldogs will kick-off the Club’s 90-Year celebrations at Belmore Sports Ground in Round 2 where they will face off against the Titans in the first home match of the season A Sunday afternoon blockbuster against fierce rivals Parramatta at Commbank Stadium follows before Accor Stadium hosts Multicultural Round with the Bulldogs taking on the Newcastle Knights in what is expected to be another day of celebration and action on the field the annual Good Friday clash against the South Sydney Rabbitohs – which the Bulldogs will host – will once again be played at Accor Stadium at the traditional time of 4:00pm on Friday Back-to-back weekends in Brisbane sees the Bulldogs face the Broncos during ANZAC Round and a return match against the Titans in Magic Round before a road trip to Canberra ahead of the side’s second bye in Round 14 Another chapter in the King’s Birthday story will once again be written on Monday June 9 at Accor Stadium when we face the Eels in one of the biggest games of the season The following Sunday will see the Bulldogs and Rabbitohs face off on a Sunday afternoon blockbuster back at Accor, with Ticketed Members given reciprocal access to the match the Bulldogs head west to face the Panthers and battle the Broncos - our first NRL x NRLW double header before heading to far north Queensland to take on the Cowboys Blockbuster matches against the Dragons and cross-town rivals Manly follow before hosting the NRL’s Indigenous Round (split across two weekends) against the New Zealand Warriors The 2025 regular season concludes with matches against the final four teams of the 2024 season in the Roosters with the last two matches at Accor Stadium New Era Begins: Bulldogs 2025 NRLW Draw Announced will host the first home game of the season in Round 2 The Bulldogs face off against the Gold Coast Titans in what will no doubt be one of the most anticipated matches in 2025 all Ticketed Members will have access to the Annual Belmore Sports Ground match to their Membership – but with a growth in Membership Kennel and Blue Zone Members who want to attend the Round 2 match must activate their Membership More details will come in the following weeks One of the highlights of the NRL calendar year Multicultural Round is a united display of the Club’s diverse playing roster We’ll be hosting at Accor Stadium against the Newcastle Knights, sobe sure to celebrate Multicultural Round and guarantee your place with Ticketed Membership The Good Friday tradition continues in 2025 and the Bulldogs will claim hosting rights at Accor Stadium when they take on rivals the South Sydney Rabbitohs at the family-friendly time of 4:00pm All Ticketed Members will have access to our annual Good Friday match and the return match at Accor in Round 15, with Ticketed Membership Packages available here!   The carnival atmosphere of Magic Round will be bringing plenty of life and energy to Brisbane and in 2025 your Bulldogs will face off against the Gold Coast Titans With eight matches across three days, Magic Round is the perfect event for lovers of footy, and Bulldogs Members and fans will get to see their side run out at Suncorp Stadium at 1:50pm on Sunday afternoon Members and supporters can receive exclusive access to pre-sale tickets for NRL Major Events in 2025 with an NRL Account. Join the NRL Waitlist today! There’s no better way to end the long weekend than with a blockbusting match against our fiercest rivals After over 45,000 Members and supporters saw us claim a famous victory against the Parramatta Eels last season there’s bound to be a bumper crowd at Accor Stadium in 2025 Coinciding with the Club’s 90-Year celebrations the Bulldogs will host the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in honour of the 30-year anniversary of the unforgettable 1995 Premiership triumph The Blue and White will be keen on replicating the ‘95 side’s famous 17-4 victory against the Sea Eagles on the same patch of grass 30 years later - with a venue to be confirmed soon With a number of options and customisations available, there’s no better time to be a Bulldogs Member in 2025 Are you looking to be a Member but not sure where to start? Our brand-new curated Bulldogs Membership is from just $30!  To see the full suite of Membership options for 2025, click here! Click here to download the 2025 NRL and NRLW Draw Wallpaper! The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are counting down the days until we face the Canberra Raiders at Belmore Sports Ground The spiritual home of the Bulldogs will host its' second match of the 2024 NRL Season as the two sides clash in Round 22 of the NRL Telstra Premiership and tickets will go on sale to the public as of 4:00PM AEST this afternoon It is always a crowd favourite to host games out of Belmore and we are already seeing overwhelming demand form fans wishing to attend the match The majority of grandstand seating has already been exhausted during the Bulldogs Members' exclusive early access window and only limited seats will remain at the time of tickets opening to the general public Beyond several exclusive benefits, our Home Ground Hattrick Membership not only guarantees entry at Belmore but also provides tickets to our Round 26 & 27 games at Accor Stadium With overwhelming demand to attend the Belmore clash and limited tickets available, those who have not yet secured their tickets are encouraged to get in quickly to reserve their seats. To find out more about the 'Home Ground Hattrick' or for further Membership options please feel free to reach out to the friendly Bulldogs Membership Services Team at 1300 769 164 Alternatively, interested parties are urged to get in quickly from 4:00PM AEST this afternoon to secure their tickets online at Ticketek. A Belmore “time capsule” sold under the hammer for $1.7m $300k over reserve at an exciting auction on Saturday Ray White Bankstown agents Jordon Le Breux had 11 registered parties with six active for the three-bedroom, two-bathroom Californian bungalow on a 443sqm block at 29 Belmore Ave, Belmore Records show it was the longtime home of the late Marie Comarmond who looks to have left the home untouched since the 1960s Le Breux said everyone was “absolutely blown away” with the result One-bedder beats Falau record The old Californian bungalow attracted 11 registered bidders The agent estimates it needs up to $200k spent on it it’s old and needs around $100-$200k worth of work spent on it … who said the market was cooling down?” he said The buyer was an investor who plans on renovating the property and potentially then renting it out “There is not much stock in Belmore at the moment “It has blown my mind that we achieved this result The family who were in attendance for this deceased estate sale The main house at 17 and 17A Rainbow Place The granny flat out the back has two more bedrooms Meanwhile, A five-bedroom home with two-bedroom granny flats on a huge 809sqm block at 17 and 17A Rainbow Place, St Clair was popular with nine active before it sold for $1,352,000 Auctioneer Alex Pattaro called it onto the market at $1,325,000 of Ray White Diamantidis Group said that they had 82 groups through the property during the quick three-week campaign “A house with a granny flat and in a corner position is an investor’s dream,” Borg said “We knew that this home would create enough competition for a huge auction and that it would attract a lot of investors.” who plans to do a bit of work to it before putting it on the rental market and unfortunately the home had been trashed by the last tenants Stanmore had just three registered bidders “There were holes in the wall and flooring destroyed; it wasn’t taken care of,” Borg said there was a huge party at the home which caused some damage “The investor fixed up the damage and had a full clean done before we put it on the market.” The potential rent return is $750-$800 per week for the front house and $500 per week for the granny flat And in the inner west, a three-bedroom home on a 222sqm block at 56 Percival Rd, Stanmore sold for $2.16m The home had been in the same family for 70 years CobdenHayson agents Jonathan Hammond and Julie Hatch had three registered parties with the second party then offering $2.15m that second bidder increased the offer to $2.16m before he property sold It’s understood the reserve was higher than that but it had been deliberately set high and the vendors were happy with the result third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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Critta 'Excited to play back at Belmore' 'It's the best feeling in the world' There's no better way to close out Round 2 than a couple of Sunday blockbusters in rugby league heartland An onslaught at the start of each half has laid the platform for the Bulldogs to claim a 40-24 victory over the Titans at a packed Belmore Sports Ground Canterbury had a vocal home crowd on their feet early after jumping out to a 22-0 lead with four tries in the opening 19 minutes the Titans were always playing catch up and while they fought hard with both Matt Burton and Viliame Kikau suffering suspected MCL injuries The pair will be sent for scans on Monday but are facing a month on the sidelines a Sunia Turuva hat-trick has inspired the Wests Tigers to a commanding victory over the Eels in scorching conditions at CommBank Stadium Benji Marshall's men were slow out of their blocks but there was no looking back once they hit their stride Off-season recruit Terrell May laid the platform up front while halves Lachlan Galvin and Jarome Luai combined to great effect for the Tigers to lead their side to a 32-6 victory It was another tough afternoon for the Eels with Jason Ryles still searching for the first win of his coaching career Follow all the action from Round 2 of the 2025 Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog Press Conferences: Hear from both coaches and captains as they discuss what they made of the clash at Belmore Sports Ground with the post-game press conference coming up soon Full-time: The celebrations have begun in Belmore after the Bulldogs held off a fast-finishing Titans to secure a 16-point victory The 40 points scored was Canterbury's most at Belmore since 1998 and is a sign of their improved point-scoring ability in 2025 they will rue a slow start to both the first and second halves and will return to the Gold Coast to host the Knights next Saturday 77th minute: The Belmore faithful can finally breathe a sigh of relief after Connor Tracey finished off a counterattack to put this game to bed with three minutes left in the contest The Bulldogs fans erupted as Tracey grounded the ball and there will no doubt be plenty of singing and chanting around the streets of Belmore tonight Canterbury have also provided an update on Kikau with the forward also suffering a suspected MCL injury Kikau will be sent for scans and is looking at around one month on the sidelines 74th minute: The toll of this match continues to grow for the Bulldogs with forward Viliame Kikau limping from the field with a knee injury The injury occurred in similar fashion to Matt Burton the forward falling awkwardly in a tackle under the weight of a Titans player 63rd minute: The sold-out crowd at Belmore is starting to get a little nervous after Jojo Fifita socred a long-range try for the Titans Fullback Keano Kini broke free on a kick return and Fifita finished off the effort to pull his side within 10 points 52nd minute: The match hasn't gone exactly to plan for the Gold Coast but Titans skipper Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has enjoyed a solid return to the NRL in his first game since Round 3 last year and he now has a try in his comeback match The four-pointer has given the visitors a sniff cutting the deficit to 16 with 28 minutes remaining 48th minute: Another Gold Coast error has handed Canterbury an attacking opportunity and the hosts have made no mistake This time it was Kurt Mann who burst through a big hole to score under the sticks The Titans entered the break with plenty of momentum however the Bulldogs are the side who have burst out of the gates to start the second Two tries in seven minutes have allowed the hosts to kick out to a 22-point lead and they'll be eager to kick further clear 42nd minute: Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo called for a response from his side during the break and it hasn't taken long for them to answer the call Khan-Pereira spilled a bomb and multiple Canterbury players were ready to pounce on the loose ball 40th minute: The Titans have managed to silence the crowd as the two teams head to the sheds with Khan-Pereira crossing for his second to keep his team in the contest A Bulldogs error put the visitors on the attack and they struck immediately to cut the deficit to just 10 30th minute: It's taken nearly half an hour but the Titans have started to play their way into the clash and pose some questions for the Bulldogs defence Five-eighth AJ Brimson got over the line but dropped the ball attempting to ground it Alofiana Khan-Pereira made no mistake and Jayden Campbell nailed the sideline conversion to make it 22-6 There was also more bad news for Bulldogs fans with Matt Burton ruled out for the remainder of the match with an MCL injury 27th minute: Concerning scenes for the Bulldogs after five-eighth Matt Burton landed awkwardly in a tackle The playmaker limped from the field with what looks to be a knee injury 21st minute: The Bulldogs pack has dominated this game so far and it's fitting another forward has the side's fourth This time it was Josh Curran carrying four Titans defenders over the line to score his first try of the season 16 min: The Canterbury onslaught continues and the sold-out crowd at Belmore Oval is having a party after Reed Mahony finished off a long-range effort Viliame Kikau got the play started before offloading to Matt Burton who burst through the line and linked up with Mahoney for the third try of the match the visitors beaten to the punch throughout the opening quarter of the game 12th minute: It's all Bulldogs at Belmore with Jaeman Salmon throwing a dummy and sliding through for his side's second try Canterbury have dominated the opening exchanges rolling through the middle and punishing the Gold Coast errors 4 min: The Bulldogs have enjoyed a dream start A Reed Mahony charge down put the hosts on the attack and they capitalised when Marcelo Montoya scored in the corner to send the Belmore crowd into raptures with the Bulldogs kicking off in front of a loud and vocal home crowd Late Mail: Canterbury have made a handful of changes in their final team update with both Josh Curran and Jaeman Salmon promoted to the starting side Kurt Mann moves from lock to the interchange while prop Daniel Suluka-Fifita drops out of the side completely The forward played reserve grade earlier on Sunday Harry Hayes is the new face on the bench in jumper No.19 Press Conferences: Hear from both coaches and captains as they discuss what they made of the clash at CommBank Stadium Full-time: Parramatta have given their fans something to celebrate however Sean Russell's 80th minute try is little more than a consolation for the hosts The Tigers were slow out of the blocks however they flexed their muscles midway through the first half and didn't look back Halves Lachlan Galvin and Jarome Luai were outstanding while fullback Jahream Bula was excellent in his first match of the year The youngster did leave the field late in the contest with what appeared to be a calf injury Sunia Turuva crossed for a hat-trick in what was a comprehensive victory 74th minute: The Eels thought they had scored at one end of the field only to be denied by the bunker due to an obstruction but there were no such concerns for the Tigers down the other with Turuva crossing for his third of the game In what has become a regular occurrence today the Tigers attacked down the right flank and they capitalised on a disjointed defensive line Samuela Fainu was the man to break into the clear before linking up with Turuva to extend the margin 68th minute: Turuva has completed a double in what could be the final nail for the Eels this afternoon Having withstood a lengthy period of defence the Tigers forced an error and they quickly capitalised on the opportunity 60th minute: Benji Marshall may have just watched his most pleasing passage of the match with the Tigers withstanding five consecutive Eels attacking sets Parramatta threw plenty at their opponents however Marshall's men were up to the task and the Eels eventually spilled the ball to turn over possession 43rd minute: The match took a while to warm up Luai and Galvin were again in the thick of the action the halfback putting through a grubber before Galvin gathered and produced a kick for winger Jeral Skelton 40th minute: It hasn't taken long for Jahream Bula to make an impact in his first game of the season the fullback laying on one of the tries of the season Bula claimed the ball on his own goal line beat multiple defenders before linking up with Adam Doueihi The centre streaked away before kicking in field Galvin gathering it and completing a length of the field effort in the final play of the first half The try ensures Benji Marshall's men head to the break with a commanding lead and they'll be looking to kick further clear in the second 40 36th minute: The right edge is proving a happy hunting ground for the Tigers with centre Star To'a scoring his side's second down that flank allowing To'a to get on the outside of his opposite man and the centre beat a desperate cover tackle to ground the ball 26th minute: Sunia Turuva has his first try as a West Tiger the winger finishing off a slick move to the right edge to cross in the corner Halves Jarome Luai and Lachlan Galvin linked up through the middle of the field before fullback Jahream Bula created an extra man to open up the space for Turuva to cross 20th minute: It's been tough going throughout the opening quarter of the match with both teams generating attacking opportunities but unable to convert chances into points however both the Tigers and Eels will be disappointed with their execution in the red zone Kickoff: We are underway at a scorching CommBank Stadium with the temperature sitting at 37 degrees at kickoff It's been a big week for Eels five-eighth Dylan Brown with the playmaker signing a 10-year deal to join the Knights next season Brown now has a chance to let his football do the talking and turn his attention to leading the Eels to victory Moses: It's taking its time but hopefully I'm back sooner rather than later Late Mail: There have been no changes to either side in Sunday's team updates Charlie Staines remains in the squad as 18th man for the Tigers and Dan Keir will take on the role for the Eels Full Match Replay: Titans v Bulldogs – Round 9 As it happened: Raiders Kaeo Storm; Cleary masterclass; Dogs dazzle A man with a lengthy history of domestic violence who was once accused of links with Islamic State has been charged over the alleged murder of his wife a mother of five found dead in her south-west Sydney home Detectives swarmed over Knox Street in Belmore after receiving reports of a woman in distress on Wednesday morning Khouloud Bakour Hawatt was found dead inside her home He was taken to Campbelltown Police Station where he was charged with murder (DV) use prohibited weapon contrary to prohibition order and fail to comply with digital evidence access order direction He was refused bail and is due to appear in Campbelltown Local Court on Thursday has a lengthy history of domestic violence He was charged with domestic violence assault in 2020 and with possessing prohibited weapons this year Apprehended violence orders were made both in 2020 and in August this year “It does look like it is a very violent murder scene and the details of it we’re not quite sure of at this stage,” Campsie police commander Sheridan Waldau said Police have confirmed Talaat Hawatt was arrested and charged in 2010 in Thailand after allegedly firing a handgun into his uncle’s hotel door Talaat Hawatt is in custody after his wife was found dead in their Belmore unit He was arrested in Lebanon in 2015 after officials suspected he had links with Islamic State or a similar extremist group “I only became aware of that incident later on this morning but that doesn’t seem to appear to be related to where we’re investigating,” Waldau said Social media posts reveal Talaat had married Bakour Hawatt that year the ceremony taking place in Lebanon before his arrest Talaat was later released without charge and there is no suggestion he was a member of ISIS or any extremist group In the decade since his return to Australia Talaat has become known as a repeat domestic violence and weapons offender racking up multiple AVOs and criminal charges Waldau confirmed Talaat’s offending landed him on the radar of the specialist anti-domestic violence Amarok squad Talaat Hawatt (right) was arrested following a shooting at his uncle Rodney’s (left) hotel room in Thailand.Credit: www.ok.ru Campsie police visited the Belmore unit just days ago after Talaat became involved in a “minor interaction” with a school teacher There had also been compliant checks in August “There was only minimal interaction with him that Campsie police have had in the last 12 months,” Waldau said “So at this stage there is nothing that Campsie police have failed to do that we can see in any of the matters that we’ve had with him.” Police cordoned off Knox Street while they investigate Khouloud Bakkour Hawatt’s death.Credit: Rhett Wyman One neighbour told the Herald the woman was a mother of five whose children often ran around the apartment making noise It would be hard with five kids,” the neighbour said The neighbour said police had frequently been called out to the unit after disturbances sounded like banging into walls and people chasing each other who was absent during much of the woman’s latest pregnancy was heard calling out the name of one of his children late last night Police Commissioner Karen Webb earlier on Wednesday said deaths of women to domestic violence kept her awake at night “Any death in a domestic violence setting breaks my heart because we focus so much time and energy working with our partners “But it’s something that keeps me awake at night urging victims and families to come forward and report abusers “There was only the standard conditions on the AVO and it’s very difficult to enforce these things if we don’t get reported,” she said “And that’s the biggest thing with domestic violence – that the victims don’t come forward and that’s not just a problem for NSW Police Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service (1800RESPECT) on 1800 737 732 Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter \\u201CIt does look like it is a very violent murder scene and the details of it we\\u2019re not quite sure of at this stage,\\u201D Campsie police commander Sheridan Waldau said Police have confirmed Talaat Hawatt was arrested and charged in 2010 in Thailand after allegedly firing a handgun into his uncle\\u2019s hotel door \\u201CI only became aware of that incident later on this morning but that doesn\\u2019t seem to appear to be related to where we\\u2019re investigating,\\u201D Waldau said Waldau confirmed Talaat\\u2019s offending landed him on the radar of the specialist anti-domestic violence Amarok squad Campsie police visited the Belmore unit just days ago after Talaat became involved in a \\u201Cminor interaction\\u201D with a school teacher \\u201CThere was only minimal interaction with him that Campsie police have had in the last 12 months,\\u201D Waldau said \\u201CSo at this stage there is nothing that Campsie police have failed to do that we can see in any of the matters that we\\u2019ve had with him.\\u201D \\u201CI don\\u2019t complain because what can you do It would be hard with five kids,\\u201D the neighbour said who was absent during much of the woman\\u2019s latest pregnancy \\u201CAny death in a domestic violence setting breaks my heart to stop domestic violence,\\u201D Webb said \\u201CBut it\\u2019s something that keeps me awake at night \\u201CThere was only the standard conditions on the AVO and it\\u2019s very difficult to enforce these things if we don\\u2019t get reported,\\u201D she said \\u201CAnd that\\u2019s the biggest thing with domestic violence \\u2013 that the victims don\\u2019t come forward and that\\u2019s not just a problem for NSW Police it\\u2019s a problem for the community.\\u201D Support is available from the (1800RESPECT) on 1800 737 732 Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories One of the most memorable moments at Belmore came in Round 18 of the 2017 season - a last minute victory and of course Josh Reynolds being chaired from the field An investigation is underway after a body of a man was found in Sydney's south west yesterday emergency services received a Triple Zero call of an alleged concern for welfare were at a home on Lakemba Street police found the body of a man - believed to be in his 30s - and a 24-year-old man at the scene Initial inquiries alleged a number of stab wounds were found on the body The man was taken to Concord Hospital for further assessment under police guard He was later taken to Campsie Police station for further inquiries A crime scene has been established and officers attached to Campsie Police Area Command with assistance from the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad established Strike Force Sandilands to commence an investigation into the incident Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is treated in strict confidence The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages Matt Burton speaks to the media ahead of our hectic Round 2 fixture against the Titans NRL Press Conference: Broncos v Bulldogs Round 8 Brisbane Broncos speedster Bridget Hoy will join the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs for the Club’s inaugural NRLW season in a bid to cement a starting position in the Blue and White After starring for the Tweed Seagulls in Queensland’s BMD Premiership earlier this season - where she scored a remarkable 12 tries and made 16 linebreaks in just eight matches - Hoy will no doubt be looking to translate that success to the big time Hoy will reunite with Tweed teammate and talented half Ash Quinlan The pair formed a great partnership together in the BMD and will look to build on this when they arrive to Belmore for the pre-season Hoy made her NRLW debut for the Broncos earlier this season taking the field off the interchange in Round 2 against the Roosters Bulldogs Head of Pathways Adam Hartigan has been keeping a close eye and is adamant that the 24-year-old has all the makings to become a star winger “Bridget is a noted finisher,” Hartigan said She has shown her capabilities as a try scorer and she is a fast electric player who will add plenty of speed and strike power to our outside backs “There’s an opportunity for Bridget to cement herself as an NRLW winger and we’re looking forward to seeing how she performs next year.” she will play out the 2024 NRLW season under Brisbane’s badge and out of respect to both Hoy and her current club the Bulldogs will not be making any further comment at this time We wish her all the best for the remainder of the season Young Pups to Future Bulldogs; Millard and MacGregor Add Youth and Depth to NRLW Squad Add videos to your saved list and come back to them any time Belmore Boys High student Tyson Fan is off to Hong Kong to represent Australia in lion dancing Tyson Fan was a self-confessed quiet kid who felt he “didn’t have a place” until he discovered lion dancing the 16-year-old Belmore Boys High School student is bound for the land of his cultural heritage to represent Australia at the Hong Kong Public Schools Lion Dance competition at the end of June I was at Campsie RSL and a bunch of lion dancers came in and I said to my grandma I want to learn how to do that,” Tyson said The coach of that lion dancing troupe was Johnny Leung whose father was a friend of Tyson’s grandma Meeting Tyson inspired Mr Leung to create Lion Dance Kids and Tyson quickly became one of its star performers Lion dancing has helped Tyson to come out of his shell and connect with his Chinese cultural heritage “My grandma put me in (the troupe) and I just fell in love with it,” Tyson said Me and my sister we were the only kids there at that time.” He loves the movements and “how they make the lion become real and alive” The drumming and athleticism also have great appeal but “When the back of the tail lifts you and throws you across the room and the back follows you; you come up in the air and you just feel the breeze,” he said said she was “thrilled” for Tyson and public education that he was able to represent but his school and his country in Hong Kong “We’re a school of about 35 language backgrounds It’s important for me that every student in this school has the opportunity to show off their cultural pride,” she said Mr Leung said Tyson had demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication “(This will) provide Tyson with a unique opportunity to showcase his talents on an international scale” “The lion dance tells the mythical story of a village overcoming a beast terrorising it every year “The villagers learn to scare it away using an assortment of things “But there was something missing because it would keep coming back dancing and doing the drums and everything that imitated a lion the beast would run away and never come back Mr Leung said it was a story of courage and bravery that appealed to young people and we celebrate it all over the world,” he said “There’s a lot of educational value in that and that’s why I’m so passionate about it and I continue to build the programs around it all of that is incorporated into my programs.” Mr Leung said lion dancing was growing in popularity year on year “I go to about 100 public schools a year teaching culture and doing shows especially around the Lunar New Year period,” he said Newly minted signing Alexis Tauaneai represents a new breed of NRLW player with the talented forward committing to a two-year deal as she returns to the Club as a key cog in the engine room The 19-year-old’s talents have been on show so far in this year’s NRLW Premiership as a mainstay in the Dragons’ campaign which has seen her don the no.13 jersey in each of the opening five matches but the dynamic middle forward has proven to be a stand-out across the competition averaging a staggering 147 metres and playing 337 out of a possible 350 minutes so far Inaugural Head Coach Blake Cavallaro spoke highly of Tauaneai’s ability touching on bringing the youngster back to the Bulldogs on a two-year deal having previously donned the Blue and White within the Club’s Pathways “Alexis played in the Tarsha Gale Cup and Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership at the Bulldogs and I’m pleased to say she’s coming home to the Club,” said Cavallaro is a really good ball player and still quite young I can’t wait to see how she develops in the Bulldogs colours.” Tauaneai first became a Bulldog when she made a move to Belmore from across the Tasman in the off-season ahead of the 2023 Tarsha Gale Cup season The versatile front-rower quickly became a cornerstone of the team with her strong carry and running game also yielding a Harvey Norman Women's Premiership debut that same year The then 18-year-old received the 2023 NSWRL Tarsha Gale Player of the Year honours and was rewarded with selection in NSW’s 2023 Under 19s State of Origin squad but instead opted to declare her allegiance to the Kiwi Ferns The breakout season landed her a spot in the Dragons NRLW squad for this year Now she will return to Belmore to take up Club colours once more “I started at the Bulldogs when I first moved from New Zealand and they welcomed me with open arms,” Tauaneai said but I knew he had an impressive CV when it came to coaching I played against the sides he coached in the Tarsha Gale Cup “The thing that comes to mind when I think of the Bulldogs is family They’re a very accepting Club no matter who you are and they’re a Club that wants to instill a good work ethic and good attitude Everyone I’ve seen come to the Club have had those attributes “It always felt like it was another home for me so I’m excited to be blessed with this opportunity.”  While the talent is set to make her return in 2025 out of respect to Tauaneai and her current club The Bulldogs would like to wish her all the best for the remainder of the season 24 Hour Update: NRL Round 2 Team News: Bulldogs Belmore Bound NRL Round 2 Match Preview: Blockbuster at Belmore