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NRL Saturday: Canberra v Rabbitohs, Warriors v Dragons, Bulldogs v Wests Tigers

Author: Colleen Edwards & Martin Lenehan
Timestamp: Sat 18 Jul 2026, 03:21 PM

From the Viking Clap in Canberra to the Warrior Nation in Auckland and the Bulldogs Army at Accor Stadium, the passion will be overflowing across a huge Saturday of footy.

The Raiders kick us off when they host Wayne Bennett's Rabbitohs at GIO Stadium, with the Green Machine clinging on to their finals dream courtesy of back-to-back wins.

After a week off to recharge the batteries, the Dragons tackle the massive task of trying to win at Go Media Stadium for the first since 2011, knowing that a victory against the Warriors keeps alive their hopes of avoiding a first ever wooden spoon.

The final instalment of Super Saturday takes us to Accor Stadium for a western Sydney showdown between the Bulldogs and Wests Tigers, with the loser most likely kissing their finals dream goodbye for 2026.

Follow all the action from Round 20 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.

Raiders v Rabbitohs at GIO Stadium

Round 20 - Round 20 - Saturday 18 Jul

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Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra

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15th min: An important hit-back from the Rabbitohs, going over with their first real chance to attack Canberra's line. Ashton Ward scores the try with a bit of footwork at the line, a worthy reward of a good kick that first applied the pressure on the Raiders. He converts his own try and the scores have narrowed to 8-6.

10th min: A great team try for the Raiders who go back-to-back, finished with an energetic effort from Hudson Young. There were 11 sets of hands involved in getting that try over in the left corner, with the ball batted back from a kick, swinging the ball out the back and to the left, with a few flick passes along the way to boot. Sanders can't convert and it's 10-0 to the Raiders.

3rd min: The home side are first on the board, with young hooker Owen Pattie bursting through to run in the first four-pointer. Ethan Sanders adds the extras for a 6-0 lead.

Kick off: The Rabbitohs kick off the match, booting the ball to the Raiders to start the game's play.

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Raiders v Rabbitohs: Round 20

Late Mail

Raiders: A late switch in the pack with Ata Mariota to start and Corey Horsburgh going to the bench. Origin duo Ethan Strange and Hudson Young return to the starting side. Seb Kris will miss one more week with a hamstring injury but is expected to be fit for Round 21. Winger Savelio Tamale earns a recall on the bench after a week in NSW Cup to regain his confidence after a tough day under the high ball against the Dragons in Round 17. Hooker Tom Starling celebrates his 150th game for the club with coach Ricky Stuart full of praise for the No.9. "He's got a heart bigger than anybody and realistically he's our spiritual leader," Stuart said on Friday.

Rabbitohs: No late changes for the Rabbitohs on game day. Alex Johnston is set to return from a calf injury and replaces Dayne Jennings, who suffered a nasty gash in last week’s win over Newcastle. Euan Aitken failed to finish the match due to illness but has been listed to start in the back row. Cody Walker is back from a one-game ban and will partner Ashton Ward in the halves. John Radel joins the six-man bench in No.20.