Dubbo Kangaroos beat Bathurst Bulldogs 85-0 to top the 2026 Blowes Cup ladder.

The Dubbo Kangaroos surged to the top of the 2026 Blowes Cup ladder with a commanding 85-0 victory over the Bathurst Bulldogs on April 18. Kiwi centre Nathan Burton starred with three tries, while young fullback Dale Smith contributed 35 points with three tries and 10 conversions. The Roos' dominant performance was fueled by improved backline communication and revenge for a previous 77-10 loss, though coach Joel Harper acknowledged the Bulldogs' early momentum.