NRL news 2026: Melbourne Storm vs Canterbury Bulldogs result, Bunker; Josh Curran try; Andrew Johns comments
The Canterbury Bulldogs defeated the Melbourne Storm 36-22, effectively ending Melbourne's finals hopes. The match was marked by a controversial and lengthy video review of a Josh Curran try, sparking criticism from commentators regarding the use of the Bunker.
Why it matters
The result has major implications for the NRL finals race and highlights ongoing debates about the integration of technology in officiating professional sports.
shares Share article The Bunker has once again become a hotly discussed topic in the NRL after the Dogs and Storm had to endure a long delay before Josh Curran was awarded a try in Melbourne.
Curran’s try halfway through the second half put the Bulldogs in the lead at 24-22 in what was a pivotal moment as they finished 36-22 winners .
Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown and Jethro Rinakama fight for the ball in the kick contest. Nine
The victory to the Dogs ends Melbourne’s hopes of playing finals. This will be the second time Craig Bellamy has missed September action, with other time coming after points were stripped following the 2010 salary cap scandal.
The try for Curran came when winger Jethro Rinakama couldn’t claim a clean catch off a kick, but the ball went backwards to Matt Burton who passed to Curran on the wing.
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