NRL updates: Flanagan accused of biting after Bulldogs defeat Dragons
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton has accused St George five-eighth Kyle Flanagan of biting him during the Bulldogs' win over the Dragons.
www.abc.net.auHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent public reporting:
- Stephen Crichton has been active in the rugby league news, with coverage focusing on his status around Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and postseason implications in 2025 and 2026. Several outlets reported on injury concerns and match decisions involving Crichton during the 2025 season, including updates on ankle injuries and eligibility for semi-finals.[2][4]
- In September 2025, reporting indicated Crichton was ruled out of a semi-final with the Bulldogs, ending his season due to injury, which was a major storyline for the Bulldogs’ finals campaign.[4][2]
- Profiles and up-to-date career news for Crichton continue to appear on rugby-focused outlets and aggregators, including player profiles that consolidate contract details, injury status, and latest rumours as of 2026.[7][9]
If you’d like, I can pull more current items from specific outlets (e.g., NRL.com, ABC, Sporting News) or summarize Crichton’s injury history and current club status in a concise timeline. Would you prefer a brief timeline or a structured news digest with 1–2 sentence summaries per item?