Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson

Rugby League

Family comes first for loyal Raiders

Chris Wilson Raiders Josh Papalii and Anthony Milford have expressed their desire to play for Samoa.

League/Union

ACT underdogs on road

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Chris Wilson, Chris Dutton David Furner says he’s happy being the underdog as bookies bet against Canberra’s footy teams in Sydney this weekend.

League

Raiders to defend rich talent pool

Chris Wilson The Raiders are confident they can still snare the best talent in Brisbane's Logan area despite the Broncos entering the region.

League

'I'm no Greg Inglis': Ferguson

Blake Ferguson.

Chris Wilson But the Canberra centre says he would relish the opportunity to mark him in this year's State of Origin series.

League

Dugan just can't say sorry

10.05.13. Nth Cronulla.New Dragons signing Josh Dugan at a Press conference.Picture Chris Lane

Chris Wilson One five-letter word is all Canberra Raiders fans wanted to hear from Josh Dugan on Friday.

Rugby League

Remorseful Dugan embarks on last chance

Josh Dugan joins the Dragons

Chris Wilson He claims he was ''remorseful'' for way he finished his career in Canberra, but sacked Raiders fullback Josh Dugan says he shouldn't be deprived a return to the NRL this season.

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League

Hooker move puts McCrone in Origin mix

Sport:  Canberra Raiders player Josh McCrone during the Captains Run at Raiders HQ in Bruce.  3 May 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Chris Wilson Josh McCrone's makeshift move to hooker has doubled his chances of playing State of Origin, Simon Woolford says.

League

Dugan still the bread-winner

Josh Dugan.

Chris Wilson Good on ya mum, according to Tip Top bread Josh Dugan is still the Canberra Raiders’ number one.

Live: Raiders v Storm

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17:  Josh McCrone of the Raiders looks to pass the ball during the round two NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Canberra Raiders at Skilled Park on March 17, 2013 on the Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Chris Wilson The Canberra Raiders take on the Melbourne Storm, in their round eight match at AAMI Park from 5.30pm.

Rugby League

Raiders confident McCrone will face Storm

Chris Wilson Canberra remains confident halfback Josh McCrone will recover from a groin injury in time to take on the undefeated Storm in Melbourne.

League

Raiders hopeful Williams will stay

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27:  Sam Williams of the Raiders is tackled by Johnathan Thurston of the Cowboys during the round seven NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Canberra Raiders at 1300SMILES Stadium on April 27, 2013 in Townsville, Australia.  (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Chris Wilson Halfback Sam Williams remains in Canberra's long-term plans and the club is hopeful of securing him to a new deal.

League

Grass still greener in Canberra for Papalii

Sport: Raiders Players (Terry Campese, Josh Papalii, Paul Vaughan, Mark Nicholls) Raiders Launch Canberra Centenary Strip. 1st of May 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Chris Wilson Josh Papalii said he felt good in a blue and gold jersey, but he still prefers the lime green.

League

High hopes for Herbert

Chris Wilson The Queanbeyan Blues have faith that Marc Herbert can turn them into a premiership force in the Canberra Raiders Cup.

League

A natural leader who puts others first

Sport. Canberra Raiders captain's run at the Canberra Stadium. Captain, Terry Campese, will take to the field on Saturday after a long break due to injury. April 12th. 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

Chris Wilson TERRY CAMPESE was standing towards the back of his home team change room, but not really knowing yet exactly where he stood.

Campo coughs up the dough with a winning try

Sport: Raiders player Terry Campese has bought the Belconnen Crust Pizza franchise. 18th of April 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Chris Wilson Raiders captain Terry Campese ended up delivering a try that cost he and his business partners $11,000 in dough.

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Teary Thompson stands by tough decision to leave Raiders for Dragons

SPORT  - Raiders training at Bruce HQ, Joel Thompson in action, Bruce  ,Canberra.                                                                 4th March  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Chris Wilson He admits changing his mind several times over the past few days, but Joel Thompson says he has no intention of backflipping on his decision to leave the Canberra Raiders for the St George Illawarra...

League

Fan fever high for record Test crowd

SPORT: Australia and New Zealand teams at the Trans Tasman Test charity dinner, Great Hall Parliament House, Canberra. Kangaroos captain, Cameron Smith chats with Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith. 17th April 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Chris Wilson Friday's historic Test match is heading towards a sellout and a rugby league record crowd at Canberra Stadium, with almost 24,000 tickets sold.

League

Rep clash still has a place: Furner

David Furner

Chris Wilson David Furner has defended the Raiders' decision to declare Reece Robinson off-limits for City origin.

'You’ll get a fright, on the right, with Papalii'

Sport
Nick Risteski, aka Nixon Rysk in his studio working on another Raiders Parody.
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12 April 2013
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Chris Wilson He’s released popular parody songs on YouTube about Canberra Raiders cult heroes Reece Robinson and Josh Papalii, but Queanbeyan’s Nick Risteski says his tune about sacked Raiders fullback Josh Dugan...

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League

Elliott's regret on Raiders move

New Zealand Warrior coach Matt Elliott. Photo: Getty Images


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Chris Wilson As he prepares to return to Canberra, New Zealand Warriors coach Matt Elliott has revealed his regret at walking out on the Raiders after the 2006 NRL season.

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