The Bulldogs beat the South Sydney Rabbitohs earlier today 28-18, equalling the club record of nine straight wins in a row and securing their position at the top of the ladder for another round. Missing five players to origin duty, the Bulldogs trailed Souths early in the match 12-0. By half-time however, the Bulldogs had managed to claw their way infront, scoring 16 unanswered points to lead 16-12. The start to the second half was much better than the first with Matt Utai crossing over to score after only a few minutes. The Rabbitohs hit back soon after to take the scorline to 22-18, reducing the margin to only four points. The Dogs managed to hold out a sustained Rabbitohs attack late in the match, to score a fifth try and secure the match.

Matt Utai scored a hatrick of tries, and Hazem El Masri kicked 4/5 goals.

The St George Illawarra Dragons have defeated a run down Brisbane Bronco's side 28-20 earlier today. The win means that the Bulldogs now sit on the top of the ladder with 19 points. Brisbane also sit on 19 points, but have a worse for and against record.