Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Canterbury Bulldogs travel to Canberra Raiders looking to make it two wins from two in this season’s NRL so far.
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Canberra Raiders team news
Canberra Raiders welcome Josh Papalii back into their line-up after the prop missed his side’s last game due to a concussion.
Squad: Kaeo Weekes, Savelio Tamale, Simi Sasagi, Sebastian Kris, Xavier Savage, Ethan Strange, Ethan Sanders, Josh Papalii, Tom Starling, Joseph Tapine, Hudson Young, Noah Martin, Corey Horsburgh, Jayden Brailey, Zac Hosking, Ata Mariota, Morgan Smithies, Daine Laurie, Matthew Timoko, Owen Pattie, Joe Roddy, Jed Stuart
Team lists for round three can be found here
Canterbury Bulldogs team news
Bronson Xerri is out of the Canterbury Bulldogs squad and replaced by Enari Tuala in the visitors’ only chance from their last match.
Squad: Connor Tracey, Jacob Kiraz, Enari Tuala, Stephen Crichton, Marcelo Montoya, Matt Burton, Lachlan Galvin, Max King, Bailey Hayward, Samuel Hughes, Viliame Kikau, Jacob Preston, Jaeman Salmon, Kurt Mann, Sitili Tupouniua, Harry Hayes, Josh Curran, Sean O'Sullivan, Jake Turpin, Jonathan Sua, Lipoi Hopoi, Fletcher Baker
Team lists for round three can be found here
Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs prediction
After a thrilling 15-14 triumph over the Dragons in Las Vegas to open up the 2026 campaign, Canterbury Bulldogs will have needed the bye-week that came their way last round, no doubt compensating for the long trip back home and allowing their players to rest, recuperate and get ready for another road game here.
Canberra Raiders are smarting after being comfortably beaten by New Zealand Warriors last Friday, as their defence was chopped up in a 40-6 defeat. However, the Warriors are a strong team and Canberra are yet to play at home until now, so a big improvement should be seen. It’s clear that home form will be crucial for the Raiders and their offense is certainly capable of clicking into gear against the Bulldogs. Against a possibly rusty Bulldogs squad, backing Canberra looks a shrewd play.
Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs tip: Canberra Raiders to win
