26 June Bulldogs Batter Lions June 26, 2020 By Pam Fraser Sport Rugby League was back on the park over the weekend for the first time since lockdown. The Northern Bulldogs faced the Celebration Lions at Cuthberts Green, and picked up a 34-12 win. The Canterbury Cup reserves travelled down to Ashburton to face the Barbarians, and they too got up over their opposition 46-20. Over at the Papanui Domain, the Presidents side had a good battle with the Papanui Tigers, but were eventually defeated 28-20. Midweek the Northern Bulldogs 14th grade also hit the paddock. Chomping at the bit they got out to an early lead against their Riccarton opponents, but Riccarton got themselves back into the match, and it was a battle to the end. The Bulldogs eventually coming away with the win, 36-16. Related Articles Bulldogs battle to win The Northern Bulldogs faced the Celebration Lions at Cuthberts Green. The Lions were celebrating their club day, and it was heading towards being a good one with the Lions taking the lead 10-6 at halftime. However, the Bulldogs were not going to let them enjoy the day too much, and they battled to a 20-14 win. Ethan Plaskett went over for two tries, and Nathaniel Tirikatene and Josh Rawiri, scored one a piece. Rawiri ... Bulldogs beaten The Northern Bulldogs have had a terrific season in both the Premiership grade, and the Canterbury Cup reserves competition, making the grand finals in both. However, it was not to be for either side this season. The reserves went down in the first match of the afternoon, 34-14 to the Linwood Keas, in what was a tight first half. They were down 12-10 at halftime after Linwood scored first. The Bulldogs replied through Steven ... Bulldogs Unbeaten The Northern Bulldogs won their second round match against last year’s defending champions, the Linwood Keas, 12-8, at Murphy Park. The Bulldogs got off to a great start with a try to Zac Riley, however the Keas hit back late in the half, and the Bulldogs carried a 2 point advantage into the break. Kayne Smith’s try in the second half gave the Bulldogs the lead again 12-4. But the ever present Keas found ... Bulldogs through to semi finals The Northern Bulldogs defeated the Celebration Lions 20-14, to seal their place in the Canterbury Rugby League Massetti Cup semifinals. They were pipped for the minor premiership by the Linwood Keas who finished on the same points but with a marginally better for against record. The sudden death semifinal will be played against the Hornby Panthers this weekend at Murphy Park. In the Canterbury Cup reserves grade, the Northern Bulldogs took second place, after their ... Bulldogs bounce back After losing their opening match last weekend, a repeat of the 2020 grand final against the Linwood Keas, the Northern Bulldogs have bounced back with a convincing win at home, at Murphy Park. They met the Eastern Eagles, who were first to get the scoring underway, however one the Bulldogs found the mark, they romped away with a 54-14 win. The Bulldogs will be looking to continue that form this weekend when they face the ... Bulldogs back on track The Northern Bulldogs got their season back on track with a solid win over the Halswell Hornets, at Murphy Park. The Bulldogs led 10-8 at halftime after tries to Josh Endacott and Cameron Godfrey, but it was a second half hattrick of tries from Bulldog Izic Placid that thawted any thought of a Hornet comeback. The Bulldogs finishing with a 28-18 victory. Points: Hornby 10, Linwood 8, Celebration 6, Halswell 6, Bulldogs 4, Riccarton 4, ...