Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

Rugby League

Thompson to choose between Raiders, Dragons this week

Joel Thompson.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra utility Joel Thompson will decide on his future by the end of the week as he agonises over staying loyal to the Raiders, or accepting a rich offer from the Dragons.

Rugby League

Shillington feels pain of pushing the limit

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13:  David Shillington of the Raiders leaves the field injured during the round six NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium on April 13, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra prop David Shillington feared he had left his team short-changed after aggravating a rib injury on Saturday night.

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Raiders' unlikely Country call-ups

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13:  Sam Williams of the Raiders is congratulated after scoring a try during the round six NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium on April 13, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Just two weeks ago, Canberra halves Sam Williams and Josh McCrone were out of form and effectively on notice.

Wounded Shillington torn between tough decisions as Raiders keep rolling

Jason Shillington

Jon Tuxworth Canberra prop David Shillington feared he had left his team short-changed after aggravating a rib injury he carried into the Raiders' 20-16 victory over the Warriors on Saturday night.

Rugby League

Fensom snub has Raiders fuming

Jon Tuxworth Canberra star Josh McCrone has described Shaun Fensom's representative snubbing as ''baffling'' after he was again overlooked for Country selection on Sunday.

League

Fresh Prince helps kings of comeback do it again

SPORT: Raiders v Warriors at Canberra stadium, Bruce. Raiders player Edrick Lee scores the winning try. 13th April 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Jon Tuxworth Edrick Lee grabs late bomb to score a double and secure a vital win for the Raiders.

Raiders revival too much for Warriors

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13:  Sam Williams of the Raiders is congratulated after scoring a try during the round six NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium on April 13, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders are fast forging a reputation as the NRL's new comeback kings.

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What we learned: Raiders v Warriors

David Shillington

Jon Tuxworth All the talking points from the Raiders' last-gasp victory over the Warriors.

League

Shillington sees Warriors clash as ideal warm-up for Test

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17:  David Shillington of the Raiders wipes sweat off his face 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)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders prop David Shillington rates Saturday's clash against New Zealand Warriors as a perfect Test audition, and is desperate to retain his place in Australia's side for next week's Test...

Canberra on alert over McFadden

Jon Tuxworth Terry Campese's return bolsters Canberra's arsenal, but the Raiders are wary former assistant coach Andrew McFadden could prove the New Zealand Warriors' secret weapon on Saturday night.

League

Two-year extension caps dream week for confident Croker

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders have begun using the ''war chest'' created by Josh Dugan's sacking to their advantage by extending Jarrod Croker's contract for a further two seasons.

Raiders' windfall helps lock in Croker

Jarrod Croker

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders have begun using the ''war chest'' created by Josh Dugan's sacking to their advantage by extending Jarrod Croker's contract for another two seasons.

League

Rams say thanks, but no thanks to Dugan

Josh Dugan has  a kick for goal  during training at Raiders HQ, Bruce, Canberra.                                                       6th March  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Now Josh Dugan can't even land a gig in a trial match with a Canberra local team.

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Country calls after McCrone switches

Raiders player Josh McCrone

Jon Tuxworth Josh McCrone's switch to hooker has sealed his second Country jumper in as many years.

Campese gets ready for 'second' debut

Terry Campese

Jon Tuxworth, Michael Chammas Nine years after playing his first NRL match, Raiders captain Terry Campese feels like he's about to make his debut again.

League

Campese back to start again

Sport. Canberra Raiders captain, Terry Campese is pleased to be fit
again and will join the team for his first game this season on the
weekend. April 9th. 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra
Times.


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Jon Tuxworth Nine years after playing his first NRL match, Terry Campese feels like he's about to make his debut again.

League

Williams happy to hand keys to Campo

Raiders Player Sam Williams

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders halfback Sam Williams is more than happy to relinquish driver's seat.

League

McCrone to switch for Campese

Josh McCrone

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders playmake Josh McCrone to move to hooker to welcome back captain Terry Campese.

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Croker kicks his finals demons

SPORT: Raiders v Roosters at Canberra stadium,Bruce. Raiders player Jarrod Croker kicks the winning goal.   7th April 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Jon Tuxworth Jarrod Croker's mental demons after missing that penalty goal in the 2010 finals are now dead and buried.

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Croker exorcises painful memory with match-winner

Raiders

Jon Tuxworth Jarrod Croker's mental demons after missing THAT penalty goal in the 2010 finals are now dead and buried.