NRLW 2026, Canterbury Bulldogs v St George Illawarra Dragons, Round 4, match preview, team lists, injuries, updates

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sat 25 Jul 2026, 01:51 PM

Confidence is building at Canterbury after they secured their first win of the season in Round 3 while the Dragons have a point to prove after their 38-0 loss to Newcastle.

The Bulldogs displayed impressive determination and composure against the Sharks, controlling much of the match and demonstrating the attacking potential within their squad. Their ability to convert pressure into points was particularly encouraging.

The Dragons will be fired up after Newcastle's relentless attack exposed several defensive vulnerabilities. Despite the result, the Dragons have shown flashes of quality thus far this season and remain capable of troubling any side when they establish rhythm and field position.

Canterbury's outside backs found opportunities against Cronulla and will be looking to replicate that success on Saturday against the Dragons.

Round 4 - Round 4 - Saturday 25 Jul

Full Time

Bulldogs

Dragons

Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney

Highlights Latest

Team News

Bulldogs: Canterbury will line up 1-17 with Waimarie Martin the 18th player. The Bulldogs have a settled squad after last week's upset win over the Sharks, with no late changes expected as they chase back-to-back victories for the first time. Bulldogs winger Simina Lokotui has scored four tries in her last three games at Accor Stadium.

Dragons: No further changes in Saturday's team update after a reshuffle in the 24-hour update. Winger Maria Paseka dropped out on Friday due to a hamstring injury. Tyra Ekepati shifts to the wing and Tahlia O’Brien moves into the centres. Zali Hopkins joins the interchange after missing last week's game with a head knock. Winger Jayme Millard will return from a pectoral injury.

Round 4 - Round 4 - Saturday 25 Jul

Full Time

Bulldogs

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Andie Robinson

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan Berry
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Simina Lokotui

Winger for Dragons is number 4 Tyra Ekepati
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Daynah Nankivell

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Shenae Ciesiolka
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Monica Tagoai

Centre for Dragons is number 17 Tahlia O'Brien
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Elizabeth MacGregor

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Jayme Millard
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Ashleigh Quinlan

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Taliah Fuimaono
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Tayla Preston

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Kasey Reh

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Kalosipani Hopoate

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Madison Mulhall
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Mary-Jane Taito

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Brooke Anderson
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Alexis Tauaneai

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Leilani Wilson

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Montana Clifford
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Tamika Jones

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Ella Koster
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Hannah Southwell

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Evelyn Roberts

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Tori Shipton
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Latisha Smythe

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Trinity Tauaneai
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Hope Millard

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Amelia Huakau
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Ma’atuleio Fotu-Moala

Interchange for Dragons is number 20 Zali Hopkins

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 18 Waimarie Martin

Replacement for Dragons is number 22 Arabella McKenzie

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 7/25/2026 9:02:10 AM

Stat Attack

The Bulldogs are aiming for back-to-back wins for the first time
The Dragons defeated the Bulldogs 18-14 at Accor last year in their only previous meeting
Bulldogs winger Simina Lokotui has scored four tries in her last three games at Accor Stadium
Dragons fullback Teagan Berry has scored seven tries in her last six games

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.

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