Overview
- In the final 90 seconds at Accor Stadium, Galvin threw a cut-out ball to Jethro Rinakama for the decisive try.
- Coach Cameron Ciraldo praised it as one of the boldest passes he has seen and confirmed Galvin will remain the starting No.7.
- The victory lifted Canterbury to within two competition points of the league leaders as they chase their first premiership since 2004.
- Shane Flanagan accused referees of key errors, citing a penalty on Luciano Leilua and a knock-on ruling on Tyrell Sloan that he believes cost the Dragons the match.
- The game also saw Sione Finau suffer a dislocated shoulder and Bulldogs recruit Sitili Tupouniua aggravate a hamstring injury.