South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canterbury Bulldogs - Round 5, 2026
The result
Bulldogs led 18 to 12 at halftime and came within 4 points late, but Rabbitohs ran them down to win 32 to 24 at Accor Stadium. Alex Johnston set the tone early, scoring the first try in the 5th minute.
How it unfolded
Souths held the ball better and used it better, completing at 84 percent to the Bulldogs' 61 percent. Canterbury still made more metres across the park, running for 1573 to the Rabbitohs' 1426.
Against projection
Enari Tuala scored 54 with a try assist, while Bailey Hayward matched Tuala's output almost point for point with 51 across a full 80 minutes. Sitili Tupouniua made his 32 points count in just 34 minutes off the bench, scoring a try in his short stint.
Price moves
Matt Burton climbed $21,000 after his 44 against a break even of 25, and Tallis Duncan rose $16,000 with 66 against a break even of 56. Not everyone gained: Jacob Preston fell $31,000 after his 44 missed a break even of 83, and Stephen Crichton dropped $28,000 with 19 against a break even of 48.
