Latest News About Josh Addo-Carr

Updated 2026-04-19 11:02

Here’s the latest I can share based on the most recent public reporting:

Josh Addo-Carr’s situation from 2024 remains the most recent high-profile news about him, including reports of a roadside drug test and subsequent developments with the Canterbury Bulldogs. Several outlets in September–October 2024 covered the initial test, the stand-down, and later discussions about his contract status with the club.[1][2][5]
By late October 2024, multiple reports indicated the Bulldogs moved toward terminating his contract in the wake of the drug-related controversy, though timelines and outcomes varied by source.[3][4]
As of the sources you can access, there was a mix of updates including show-cause considerations, potential board briefings, and ongoing investigations; some outlets suggested the possibility of an ongoing review rather than an immediate outcome.[4]
A contemporaneous entry on Wikipedia summarizes the 2024 events and notes the positive test and subsequent club actions, but it cites news reports rather than providing new primary information.[5]

Notes

If you’re seeking developments since late 2024 or any activity in 2025–2026, I don’t have verified updates in my current view. The most reliable next step would be to check major Australian sports outlets (NRL.com, Sporting News Australia, ABC News Australia) or Canterbury Bulldogs statements for any new posts, press conferences, or official club announcements.

Would you like me to pull the very latest headlines from specific outlets or search for any official club statements from 2025–2026? I can also compile a concise timeline of the 2024 events if that helps.

Sources

Could Josh Addo-Carr have played his last game for the Bulldogs?

Canterbury's preparation for their first finals appearance in eight years was thrown into turmoil on Monday when reports emerged of Josh Addo-Carr testing positive for cocaine.

www.sportingnews.com

Josh Addo-Carr stands down from Canterbury Bulldogs' NRL final after alleged positive drug driving charge

Canterbury will weigh up whether to name Josh Addo-Carr to play in this weekend's elimination final after he allegedly returned a positive roadside drug test.

www.abc.net.au

Josh Addo-Carr sacked by Bulldogs

The Bulldogs have announced the termination of Josh Addo-Carr's playing contract, effective immediately, after the star winger fronted the club's boar

www.fijivillage.com

Josh Addo-Carr (Parramatta Eels) - Zero Tackle

Josh Addo-Carr is a Parramatta Eels NRL player. View career stats, contract details, latest news, injury updates and rumours.

www.zerotackle.com

Foxx on the run: Josh Addo-Carr, from breaking bail to reaching ...

Josh Addo-Carr woke up like most mornings. But on this particular morning in 2012, he was locked in a cell lying on a mattress that could pass as cardboard wondering if he had just become the latest in a long list of family members who would waste their life behind bars.

www.nrl.com

Will the Bulldogs sack Josh Addo-Carr after drug scandal?

Josh Addo-Carr's fate at Canterbury will be decided next week when he fronts the Dogs board to explain his actions in the wake of a drug scandal that engulfed the club.