Canterbury Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Table toppers Penrith Panthers can extend their lead at the NRL summit with victory away at Canterbury Bulldogs.
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Canterbury Bulldogs team news
Canterbury Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton is out with a shoulder injury and will be a big miss for the hosts, although they do welcome back Harry Hayes following a concussion.
Squad: Connor Tracey, Jacob Kiraz, Enari Tuala, Bronson Xerri, Marcelo Montoya, Matt Burton, Lachlan Galvin, Max King, Bailey Hayward, Samuel Hughes, Viliame Kikau, Jacob Preston, Jaeman Salmon, Kurt Mann, Sitili Tupouniua, Harry Hayes, Sean O'Sullivan, Jake Turpin, Lipoi Hopoi, Alekolasimi Jones, Logan Spinks, Jethro Rinakama
Penrith Panthers team news
Mitch Kenny returns to the Penrith Panthers fold after missing his side’s last game due to suspension, making what is already an extremely strong squad even more formidable.
Squad: Dylan Edwards, Thomas Jenkins, Paul Alamoti, Casey McLean, Brian To'o, Blaize Talagi, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Mitch Kenny, Lindsay Smith, Isaiah Papali'i, Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo, Jack Cogger, Billy Phillips, Scott Sorensen, Luke Garner, Izack Tago, Freddy Lussick, Sione Fonua, Kalani Going, Jack Cole
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers prediction
The relentless nature of Penrith Panthers’ start to this NRL campaign is already making it hard to see anyone other than them finishing the regular season top of the table. They’ve won each of their five games played so far, most recently bulldozing Melbourne Storm 50-10. The Panthers have now scored at least 40 points in each of their last three.
Canterbury Bulldogs are out of form, losing their last two and their backline are in for a punishing 80 minutes at the hands of this awesome Penrith offense. Factor in the return of Mitch Kenny and the expectation is the Panthers will make it six in a row, doing so via a significant margin.
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers tip: Penrith Panthers to win with -17.5 handicap
