Overview

• The Dolphins defeated the Canterbury Bulldogs 44-8 in Round 12, marking the Bulldogs' largest loss of the season and only their second defeat in 2025.
• Canterbury struggled without 11 regular first-graders due to injuries and State of Origin absences, while the Dolphins were also missing key players Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Tom Gilbert.
• Torrential rain at Accor Stadium created challenging playing conditions, leading to 24 errors and testing both teams' ball handling and execution.
• The Dolphins scored 30 second-half points, with standout contributions from Jamayne Isaako, Herbie Farnworth, and Francis Molo, to seal their historic back-to-back interstate victories.
• Despite the loss, the Bulldogs remain atop the NRL ladder but face mounting pressure from Melbourne and the Warriors in the competition standings.