NRL Round 25 Match Preview: Dragons, Bulldogs to meet in Allianz blockbuster

Author: St George Illawarra Dragons
Timestamp: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 05:50 PM

The Dragons take on the Bulldogs in a Round 25 blockbuster at Allianz Stadium this Saturday as a part of an action-packed double-header.

Round 25 - Round 25 - Saturday 22 Aug

9:35 am

Dragons

Bulldogs

Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney

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KEY INFO

Tickets: Available at Ticketmaster
Date: Saturday, August 22nd
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Moore Park
Watch: Kayo & Foxtel
Gates Open: 4:45pm
NRLW: 5:15pm
NRL: 7:35pm

A BIG-TIME DOUBLE-HEADER

The club's NRLW squad will be in action at 5:15pm against the Cowboys before the NRL side take on the Bulldogs at 7:35pm.

For the NRLW squad, Zali Hopkins comes in at five-eighth with Taliah Fuimaono listed among the reserves as she looks to overcome a shoulder injury suffered in the side’s loss to the Gold Coast whilst Nita Maynard-Perrin earns a start in the No.9 jersey with Brooke Anderson shifting to lock, Hannah Southwell moving into the front row, and Amelia Huakau listed among the reserves.

At NRL level meanwhile the Dragons will be looking to put a big dent in the Bulldogs' finals hopes as they face them for the first time since Las Vegas.

SUNSET BROS PERFORMING

Sunset Bros is one of the country's biggest electronic dance music groups and will be performing at half-time of Saturday night's NRL game.

When it comes to dance music, Sunset Bros are a name that continues to ignite dance floors around the world.

Hailing from Sydney, the duo have built a global reputation for their explosive fusion of NRG, hard house, techno, hardstyle and trance, delivering euphoric melodies, massive drops and unforgettable live performances.

Their breakout anthem “I’m Feelin’ It (In The Air)” has become a worldwide dance phenomenon, surpassing 100 million streams and earning Double Platinum in Ireland, Gold in Australia, and Gold in the UK.

They’ve sold out headline shows at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion and Enmore Theatre, headlined legendary venues such as Cavo Paradiso and Tropicana Beach Club in Mykonos, and completed a triple sold-out UK and Ireland tour. Festival appearances at Creamfields, Dreamstate, Hypersonic, Festival X and Ultra Australia continue to showcase their ability to command massive crowds.

PLENTY ON IN THE PRECINCT

There will be a heap of activity around the Allianz Stadium precinct with something for everyone, including:

Gate 1: JAC Ute Display, Kombi Van DJ, RLWC Display, Meet & Greet with International Players, Dragons Merch

Gate 2: Fire Dancers, Dragons Membership, Squadron Marquee & Pass the Ball

Gate 3: Royal Fire Service Fire Engine Display, Meet and Greet, Scorch Mascot, LED Dancers

TEAM NEWS

DRAGONS

There are no changes to the side which took down the Wests Tigers on Sunday.
Daniel Atkinson retains his spot at the back in the absence of Clint Gutherson (knee) whilst Mathew Feagai and Jacob Liddle remain in the run-on side having been promoted prior to kick-off.
Kade Reed has been listed among the reserves as he eyes his first NRL outing since Round 10.

BULLDOGS

With Jethro Rinakama out for the rest of the season after suffering knee and ankle injuries, Enari Tuala pushes out to the wing and Bronson Xerri starts in the centres.
The new face on the bench is utility Sean O'Sullivan, chasing his first NRL action since Round 20.

Round 25 - Round 25 - Saturday 22 Aug

9:35 am

Dragons

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Daniel Atkinson

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Matt Burton
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Bronson Xerri
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Tyrell Sloan

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Enari Tuala
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Lyhkan King-Togia

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Stephen Crichton
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Galvin

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Bailey Hayward
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Emre Guler

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Leo Thompson
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Dylan Egan

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Hamish Stewart

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Ryan Couchman

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Damien Cook

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt Mann
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Toby Couchman

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Josh Curran
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jacob Halangahu

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry Hayes
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Jacob Webster

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Alekolasimi Jones
Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Setu Tu

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Jake Turpin
Interchange for Dragons is number 19 Josh Kerr

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20 Sean O'Sullivan

Reserves

Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Blake Lawrie

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Jed Reardon
Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Luciano Leilua

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Jonathan Sua
Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Kade Reed

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Jack Underhill