Utai stays with Bulldogs

The Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs have been busy negotiating the extension of player contracts leading into the June 30 anti-tampering deadline. In recent weeks the Bulldogs have been successful in securing the signature of explosive winger Matt Utai. Utai has signed on for a further 3 seasons which will see him remain at Belmore until the end of the 2007 season.

Another popular Bulldog to re-sign is utility player Tony Grimaldi. Grimaldi has been playing at lock forward in the Bulldogs top side and has extended his contract until the end of 2005.

The Bulldogs are continuing negotiations with point scoring genius Hazem El Masri, captain Steve Price and forward Reni Maitua.