Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs
Round 5 2026, Friday 3 April 2026
Verdict: Rabbitohs by 3
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Result: Rabbitohs 32 defeated Bulldogs 24 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Fri 3 Apr, 4:05pm AEDT
- Venue
- Accor Stadium, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Rabbitohs 5th, Bulldogs 6th
- Referee
- Todd Smith
- Crowd
- 49,813
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Rabbitohs 67%33% Bulldogs
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Chris Barrett | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Dan Walsh | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Andrew Johns | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Emma Kemp | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Neil Breen | Bulldogs | ✗ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbitohs | 5th | WLW | -1 |
| Bulldogs | 6th | WWL | +0.1 |
Last five games
Rabbitohs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 3 | v Wests Tigers | W 20–16 |
| Round 2 | at Roosters | L 18–26 |
| Round 1 | at Dolphins | W 40–30 |
| Round 27 2025 | at Roosters | L 6–36 |
| Round 25 2025 | v Dragons | W 40–0 |
Bulldogs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 4 | v Knights | L 16–24 |
| Round 3 | at Raiders | W 14–10 |
| Round 1 | v Dragons | W 15–14 |
| Semi-Finals 2025 | v Panthers | L 26–46 |
| Finals Week 1 2025 | at Storm | L 18–26 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 24 | Bulldogs v Rabbitohs | 6–22 | Accor Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 15 | Rabbitohs v Bulldogs | 18–24 | Accor Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 7 | Bulldogs v Rabbitohs | 32–0 | Accor Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 4 | Rabbitohs v Bulldogs | 20–16 | Accor Stadium |
Team lists
Rabbitohs
- 1 Jye Gray Fullback
- 2 Alex Johnston Winger
- 3 Latrell Mitchell Centre
- 4 Jack Wighton Centre
- 5 Campbell Graham Winger
- 6 Cody Walker Five-Eighth
- 7 Jamie Humphreys Halfback
- 8 Tevita Tatola Prop
- 9 Bronson Garlick Hooker
- 10 Keaon Koloamatangi Prop
- 11 David Fifita 2nd Row
- 12 Tallis Duncan 2nd Row
- 13 Cameron Murray (c) Lock
- 14 Peter Mamouzelos Interchange
- 15 Lachlan Hubner Interchange
- 16 Sean Keppie Interchange
- 17 Liam Le Blanc Reserve
- 18 Jayden Sullivan Reserve
- 19 Moala Graham-Taufa Reserve
Coach: Wayne Bennett
Bulldogs
- 1 Connor Tracey Fullback
- 2 Jacob Kiraz Winger
- 3 Enari Tuala Centre
- 4 Stephen Crichton (c) Centre
- 5 Marcelo Montoya Winger
- 6 Matt Burton Five-Eighth
- 7 Lachlan Galvin Halfback
- 8 Max King Prop
- 9 Bailey Hayward Hooker
- 10 Samuel Hughes Prop
- 11 Viliame Kikau 2nd Row
- 12 Jacob Preston 2nd Row
- 13 Jaeman Salmon Lock
- 14 Kurt Mann Interchange
- 15 Sitili Tupouniua Interchange
- 17 Sean O'Sullivan Interchange
- 19 Bronson Xerri Reserve
- 20 Lipoi Hopoi Interchange
- 22 Logan Spinks Reserve
Coach: Cameron Ciraldo
Numbers as named by each club on nrl.com. Changes are measured against the club's previous game.
Why the model leaned this way
Going in, Rabbitohs rated -1 and Bulldogs +0.1 on our scale, a gap of 1.1 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Rabbitohs
- Tries Alex Johnston 4', Latrell Mitchell 22', Tallis Duncan 46', Cameron Murray 56', Latrell Mitchell 65'
- Goals 4/5, pen Latrell Mitchell 27', Latrell Mitchell 70'
- Half-time 12
- Bulldogs
- Tries Marcelo Montoya 19', Lachlan Galvin 30', Sitili Tupouniua 36', Connor Tracey 78'
- Goals 3/4, pen Stephen Crichton 34'
- Half-time 18
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.