BREAKING NEWS: Canterbury Bulldogs Head Coach Resigns, Sends Letter to Club President
April 21, 2025 – Sydney, Australia
In a shocking development this morning, Canterbury Bulldogs Head Coach Cameron Ciraldo has officially resigned from his position, citing personal reasons and “irreconcilable differences” with club management. The resignation letter, addressed directly to Bulldogs President John Khoury, was delivered early today and confirmed by multiple sources within the club.
The news comes amid a rocky start to the 2025 NRL season, with the Bulldogs struggling to find form and sitting near the bottom of the ladder. Tensions within the club had reportedly been simmering for weeks, with growing speculation about behind-the-scenes disagreements regarding team selection, training methodologies, and long-term strategic direction.
In his resignation letter, which has not yet been made public in full, Ciraldo is understood to have expressed his disappointment at the lack of alignment between coaching staff and club executives. A senior source within the Bulldogs organization, speaking on the condition of anonymity, described the letter as “respectful but firm.”
“Cameron made it clear he loves this club and the players, but he felt he couldn’t do the job the way he believes it should be done,” the source said. “There were internal pressures and philosophical differences that just reached a point of no return.”
Ciraldo, who took the helm at the start of the 2023 season, was brought in with high hopes of revitalizing the storied franchise. He had previously served as an assistant coach with the Penrith Panthers and was widely regarded as one of the rising stars in rugby league coaching.
Under his leadership, the Bulldogs showed glimpses of improvement, but consistency remained elusive. Injuries, roster changes, and off-field distractions hampered the team’s progress, and 2025 has so far proven to be a particularly turbulent year.
Club President John Khoury released a brief statement following the resignation, acknowledging Ciraldo’s contributions and stating that the club would begin an immediate search for a replacement.
“We thank Cameron for his dedication and professionalism over the past two years. While this decision is disappointing, we respect his choice and wish him and his family all the best moving forward,” Khoury said.
Assistant Coach David Furner is expected to take over as interim head coach while the Bulldogs assess their options. Early rumors suggest that former Bulldogs player and current Super League coach Michael Ennis may be considered for the permanent role, though no official shortlist has been released.
The resignation has sent shockwaves through the NRL community, with players, fans, and analysts reacting swiftly on social media. Many have expressed support for Ciraldo, while others have questioned the internal culture at the club.
The Bulldogs are scheduled to face the Wests Tigers this weekend, and it remains to be seen how the sudden coaching upheaval will impact their performance. For now, the club and its fans are left to grapple with more uncertainty as another chapter closes in the ongoing saga at Belmore.