2 July Bulldogs Unbeaten July 2, 2020 By Pam Fraser Sport 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 the line again to close the gap to 4 points. It wasn’t enough though as the Bulldogs were able to hold on, the conversions from Nathaniel Tirikatene, the difference. In the Canterbury Cup reserves grade, the Bulldogs defeated the Linwood Keas 34-22, and the Presidents grade made it a clean sweep of wins over the Keas, winning 28-20.ins over the Keas, winning 28-20. Related Articles 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 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 beaten The current Premiership leaders, Hornby, took down the Northern Bulldogs this week 44-10 at Murphy Park. Hornby led 22-0 at halftime, and continued their domination despite the Bulldogs getting points on the board. Hornby remain unbeaten alongside perennial winners, Linwood. Points: Hornby 8, Linwood 8, Celebration 6, Halswell 6, Bulldogs 2, Riccarton 2, Papanui 0, Eastern 0. The Bulldogs reserves however had a dominant 34-20 win over the Woolston Rams, earlier in the afternoon. They sit ... 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, ... 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 ... Two unbeaten sides remain Two teams remain unbeaten in Pool C of the Country Combined division one rugby competition. Saracens win over Kaiapoi at Southbrook Park kept them at the top of the pool. After leading 10-7 at the halftime break, and Kaiapoi going down to 14 just before halftime, Saracens went on to win 30-7. Glenmark Cheviot are the other unbeaten side. This weekend saw the club celebrating their belated Centenary, after Covid-19 delayed last year's plans. They ...