Bronson Xerri opens up on the injury and leaks behind his Canterbury exit
Xerri says an osteitis pubis injury from pre-season was a major reason for his rough 2026 start.
Bronson Xerri has spoken about leaving the Canterbury Bulldogs early. Xerri also set the record straight on a reported dispute with coach Cameron Ciraldo.
Xerri was left out for round two of 2026, then dropped to the reserves team. Reports said Xerri was unhappy about being moved from the left side to the right.
On the Unscripted With Josh Mansour podcast, Xerri revealed a pre-season injury. The injury, called osteitis pubis, was a major reason for his rough start.
Leaked reports said Xerri was whinging, which he says was not true. Xerri was later granted a release to join the Melbourne Storm.
- 26
- Age
- Four years, ended in 2024
- Drug ban
- Enari Tuala
- Replaced in side by
- Las Vegas against the Dragons
- Season opener
Why it mattersA pre-season injury and a string of selection changes turned a regular starter's season sour.
AustraliaNRL fans across Australia can watch whether Xerri bounces back at the Storm under coach Craig Bellamy.
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