Barrett quits Bulldogs

Rugby league: Trent Barrett has quit as coach of the Canterbury Bulldogs after a poor start to the 2022 NRL campaign left the club last on the competition ladder.

A 166 loss to Newcastle last Friday night at Suncorp Stadium in the opening match of the Magic Round proved the final straw for Bulldogs officials, who spent the weekend discussing Barrett’s future.

It is understood Barrett took the decision out of the club’s hands by quitting before an emergency board meeting yesterday morning. It has been reported Bulldogs director of football Phil Gould informed the players of Barrett’s decision before cancelling Monday’s training session and sending them home. — AAP