A disappointing season comes to an end for the Bulldogs and Broncos as they kick off Round 27 at Accor Stadium.

At this very same ground 11 months ago, the Broncos savoured a magical moment when they ran down the Storm to claim the club’s seventh premiership, but their title defence has been a disaster.

The Bulldogs were also part of the finals action last year after finishing the regular season in third place but they have mustered just 11 wins in 2026 and will be left to ponder what might have been.

This game offers the chance for one club to salvage some pride and head into the off-season on a positive note so that should be motivation enough.

Follow all the action of Round 27 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com’s live blog.

Bulldogs v Broncos at Accor Stadium

22 min: The Bulldogs go right. Galvin takes on the line and simply beats Jaiyden Hunt on the outside to get across the line for a try from close range. Broncos 10-6.

20 min: Bulldogs launch a captain’s challenge for a Jaeman Salmon knock on. The bunker rules a one-on-one strip from Billy Walters followed by a Broncos knock on.

17 min: Ben Hunt puts up an awkward bomb and Kiraz fumbles the ball into the hands of Karapani who races away to score in the corner. Broncos 10-0.

15 min: The home side are on the attack and after repeated set restarts Haas is sent straight to the sin bin for holding onto Thompson in the ruck.

14 min: Bulldogs are winning the field position battle and Galvin forces a repeat set with Jordan Riki wrapped up in goal after picking up a grubber.

11 min: Bulldogs are on the attack and Lachlan Galvin looks to put Preston through the gap but the pass travels downfield.


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Payne Haas Try

6 min: Payne Haas takes a hit up from 10m out and runs over Bailey Hayward to score the opening try in his final game as a Bronco. Broncos 6-0.

6 min: Bulldogs march their way down field but a Kiraz offload is picked up by Josiah Karapani and the Broncos are on the attack.

3 min: Good field position early for the Bulldogs with the Broncos pinned for ruck interference. The home side throw the ball around to keep the last play alive but Leo Thompson puts the ball down. 

 

Late Mail 

Bulldogs: A late change on game day sees Jack Underhill make way for Sean O’Sullivan on the bench. Jed Reardon is the other new face on the interchange. Experienced utility Kurt Mann remains sidelined with a groin injury.

Broncos: A late change for the visitors with Jack Gosiewski dropping out and Cameron Bukowski joining the interchange for his second NRL game. Blake Mozer (concussion) is replaced by Ben Talty. The Broncos have won eight of their last nine games against the Bulldogs.