Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs rout South Sydney Rabbitohs in Good Friday clash

In a historic Good Friday clash on April 18, 2025, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs delivered a commanding performance, defeating the South Sydney Rabbitohs 32–0 at Sydney's Accor Stadium in a National Rugby League match.

This victory marked the Bulldogs' first 6–0 season start since 1938 and was witnessed by a record-breaking crowd of 65,305 fans, the largest ever for a standalone NRL regular-season game.

The Bulldogs' defense helped them secure back-to-back shutouts for the first time in club history, following a 20–0 win over Newcastle in Round 5. Key contributors included Josh Curran, Max King, Sitili Tupouniua, Jacob Preston, and Bronson Xerri, each crossing the try line. NotablyMax King ended an 80-game try-scoring drought and dominated the field with 130 meters run in his initial stint.


The Rabbitohs struggled throughout as they were hindered by a 60%-40% possession deficit and limited impact from star player Latrell Mitchell, who managed only one run in the first half. Compounding their challenges, Euan Aitken was sin-binned for a professional foul, and Lachlan Hubner exited early due to a head knock.

In another Round 7 fixture, the Melbourne Storm continued their strong form, defeating the Dolphins 32–12 at Suncorp Stadium. The Storm's victory was bolstered by the return of halfback Jahrome Hughes, who overcame a shoulder injury to contribute significantly to the win.

These results strengthen the Bulldogs' position at the top of the NRL ladder, while the Storm maintains its momentum in the premiership race.