Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

League

Earl 'shocked' at drug claims, considering defamation action

Glenn Jackson, Adrian Proszenko, Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders winger Sandor Earl says he’s ‘‘shocked’’ by allegations he used peptides to aid his recovery from shoulder problems while he was at Penrith in 2011 and denies any wrongdoing.

League

Robinsons dream of playing on same team

1st SEPTEMBER 2010 - SPORT - PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL - STORY JAMES BUCKELY - THE CANBERRA TIMES - Twin brothers and rugby league players, Reece Robinson for the Canberra Raiders and Travis Robinson for the Queanbeyan Kangaroos.   SPECIAL 1

Jon Tuxworth If the Robinson twins had their way, they'd be playing their first NRL match together on the same team.

Injuries hold back Raiders' advance

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15:  Dean Whare of the Panthers is tackled during the round 14 NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Penrtih Panthers at Canberra Stadium on June 15, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth They're making a surge toward the top four, but Canberra's outside back depth is reaching crisis point after Jarrod Croker injured his left knee in last night's 24-12 win over Penrith.

League

What we learned: Raiders v Panthers

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Raiders player Reece Robinson in action in the game against Penrith at Canberra Stadium.
The Canberra Times
15 June 2013
Photo Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth The big talking points from Canberra's 24-12 win over Penrith at Canberra Stadium.

League

Manua helps Papalii get back on track

30th August  2012, Story by Lee Gaskin  , Canberra Times Photo, Colleen Petch,  Canberra raider's players and brothers (L) John Papalii and (R) Josh Papalii at Raiders HQ this afternoon.

Jon Tuxworth A former fringe NRL player is helping John Papalii, brother of Raiders enforcer Josh, keep his own NRL dream alive.

League

Impressive Raiders try to keep a lid on hype

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Raiders player josh mccrone  in action during the game against Penrith at Canberra stadium.
The Canberra times
15 June 2013
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Jon Tuxworth Are the Canberra Raiders the major threat to the top four?

Twin terrors: Robinson lads finally meet on centre stage

Reece Robinson

Jon Tuxworth If the Robinson twins had their way, they'd be playing their first NRL match together on the same team, not against each other.

League

Raiders surge past Panthers

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Raiders player josh mccrone  in action during the game against Penrith at Canberra stadium.
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15 June 2013
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Jon Tuxworth They’re making a surge toward the top four, but injuries could become a concern for the Raiders.

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League

Rapana to ease way back with Raiders

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Queanbeyan Blues player Jordan Ropana in action against West Belconnen Warriors. 
The Canberra Times
16 June 2013
Photo Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth Jordan Rapana may have to wait a while longer to make an NRL return after a quiet showing for Queanbeyan.

League

Campese's hardship has a silver lining

Jon Tuxworth Raiders coach insists the return to form of Terry Campese is not the sole reason behind side's resurgence.

Sing it from the rooftops: how Raiders renegades became Blues brothers

Josh Dugan.

Jon Tuxworth The whirlwind transformation of Blake Ferguson and Josh Dugan from booze brothers to Blues brothers is complete after Dugan was named in the NSW side on Sunday for State of Origin II.

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Maroons say they don't need biff as Gallen and Papalii prepare for face-off

Josh Papalii.

Jon Tuxworth Former Queensland hooker Kerrod Walters says the Maroons won't be bothered by the NRL's hard-line stance on fighting, insisting they would view winning Origin II as the ultimate square-up.

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League

Rapana set to step in for injured Lee

SPORT - Jordan Ropana gets a pass away at Brumbies training, Griffith. Canberra                                                                24th January  2013.                                                                                                                                                                   Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders are poised to sign exciting outside back Jordan Rapana for the rest of the NRL season.

League

Civoniceva backs Shillington to rise

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16:  David Shillington of the Maroons watches on from the sideline during a Queensland Maroons State of Origin training session at Xavier College on May 16, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth He's been dumped to Canberra's bench and was quiet for the Maroons, but Petero Civoniceva has faith in David Shillington.

League

Raiders winger Earl faces drugs allegations

Sport.  Canberra Raiders player Sandor Earl during training at Raiders HQ in Bruce.  13 June 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Glenn Jackson, Adrian Proszenko, Jon Tuxworth Canberra winger Sandor Earl is the subject of claims he used peptides to aid his recovery from shoulder problems while he was at Penrith in 2011.

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League

Judiciary could decide Papalii's Origin fate

Papalii

Jon Tuxworth A moment of madness could cost Josh Papalii a maiden Queensland jersey after he was placed on report in Canberra’s 30-18 win over Brisbane at Canberra Stadium on Monday night.

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Rugby League

Raiders v Broncos - what we learned

Sport. Canberra Raiders V Brisbane Broncos at Canberra Stadium. Jarrod Croker, right embraces team mates after scoring a try. June10th 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Five talking points from Canberra's 30-18 win over Brisbane in Round 13 of the NRL.

League

Robinson's anger at cap system

Jon Tuxworth Reece Robinson says the NRL's second-tier salary cap system is ''unfair'' as it threatens to stall his brother's career.

Papalii can add grunt to Maroons

Sport.  Canberra Raiders player Josh Papalii during the Raiders Captain's Run at Canberra Stadium.  9 June 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra coach David Furner believes Josh Papalii's maturity and big-game mentality has him well equipped to absorb the hype surrounding a potential rematch with Paul Gallen in State of Origin II.

Rugby League

Papalii, Campese avoid suspension

Raiders Josh Papalii and Terry Campese

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders stars Josh Papalii and Terry Campese have avoided suspension after both players were placed on report in Monday's 30-18 win over Brisbane at Canberra Stadium.

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