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The NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup sides enjoyed wins over the Rabbitohs in a big boost to their finals hopes. Meanwhile, the NSW Women's Premiership side were unable to claim victory over Souths, while the Ron Massey Cup side took the field for the first week of finals. - NSW Cup vs Rabbitohs - NSW Women's Premiership vs Rabbitohs - Jersey Flegg Cup vs Rabbitohs - Ron Massey Cup vs St Marys NSW Cup: Bulldogs 24 def Rabbitohs 18 It was a solid 24-18 win for the Bulldogs NSW Cup team on Friday night, defeating the Rabbitohs in their quest for a top five spot. Match: Bulldogs v Rabbitohs Round 24 - home Team Bulldogs 7th Position away Team Rabbitohs 8th Position Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney A Logan Spinks chargedown in the opening minute saw the Bulldogs on the board early. While Souths returned serve, the Blue and Whites held a solid 18-8 lead at the break thanks to further tries to Sean O'Sullivan (30th minute) and Jed Reardon (34th). Alex Conti extended the lead with a quarter of the match remaining, and despite their opponents crossing twice to bring it to a six-point ballgame, the Bulldogs held on to record their tenth win of the season. NSW Cup Highlights: Round 24, 2026 - Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs NSW Women's Premiership: Bulldogs 4 def by Rabbitohs 36 It was a tough outing at Redfern Oval on the weekend for the NSW Women's Premiership side, downed 36-4 against the second-place South Sydney Rabbitohs. Match: Bulldogs v Rabbitohs Round 9 - home Team Bulldogs away Team Rabbitohs Venue: Redfern Oval, Sydney A strong start from the Bulldogs saw the side take an early lead after Moana Courtenay touched down in the third minute, however the hosts returned serve with three tries to take a 14-4 lead at the break. A sin bin in the 39th minute allowed Souths to cross a further two times with a player down to extend the lead, going on to record a further two tries to seal the win. Jersey Flegg Cup: Bulldogs 32 def Rabbitohs 22 The Bulldogs Jersey Flegg Cup side continue to go from strength to strength, sitting in equal first position after holding off the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Belmore Sports Ground in a thrilling 32-22 victory. Match: Bulldogs v Rabbitohs Round 24 - home Team Bulldogs 2nd Position away Team Rabbitohs 6th Position Venue: Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney Souths got on the board first before Sosaia Alatini opened the scoring for Canterbury, with a sin bin opening up the field for Wesley Papalii-Afoa to score a quick-fire double before Bronson Reuben crossed for a 22-12 lead at the break. Jayden Smith bagged a second-half brace, and although the Rabbitohs got to within ten points on two occasions, the Bulldogs held on to secure their fourteenth win of the year. Ron Massey Cup: Bulldogs 16 def by St Marys 36 The Bulldogs were unable to qualify for the Ron Massey Cup Preliminary Final after being downed 36-16 against St Marys at Leichhardt Oval in the first week of finals. Saints got on the board early with two tries, before Azariah Toki-Mautairi touched down for the Bulldogs. Unfortunately, their opponents crossed twice more before the break to take a 22-6 lead. Match: Saints v Bulldogs Finals Week 1 - home Team Saints away Team Bulldogs Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney Not to be deterred, the Blue and Whites roared back with Toki-Mautairi crossing for a second try, before Justin Matamua closed the deficit to just eight points with half an hour remaining. Unfortunately, St Marys struck with another two tries in the dying stages to seal the win. The Bulldogs will now face the Hills Bulls on Saturday afternoon at Leichhardt Oval in a do-or-die clash in the second week of finals.