Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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Williams' injury scare bad timing

Jon Tuxworth The manager of Raiders halfback Sam Williams says there is no rush to secure the off-contract playmaker's future.

League

Get Williams, says Sattler

COFFS HARBOUR, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 21:  Sam Williams of Country runs the ball during the Origin match between City and Country at BCU International Stadium on April 21, 2013 in Coffs Harbour, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Panthers legend Scott Sattler has urged Penrith to take a punt on out-of-favour Canberra halfback Sam Williams.

Rugby League

Ferguson signs with Raiders until end of 2015 season

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04:  Blake Ferguson of the Raiders celebrates after scoring a try during the round eight NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Canberra Raiders at AAMI Park on May 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra star Blake Ferguson was lucky to be spared the axe after his infamous rooftop drinking binge with sacked full-back Josh Dugan.

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Campo starts but Raiders still at sixes and sevens

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27:  Terry Campese of the Raiders looks on from the bench 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)

Jon Tuxworth Terry Campese’s promotion to the starting line-up was supposed to stabilise the Canberra Raiders.

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Vaughan might celebrate birthday with Raiders debut

SPORT - Canberra Raiders v Canterbury Bulldogs at Goulburn Workers Arena, Paul Vaughan gets tackled. Goulburn .  Canberra.                                                                                                                                                                                    23rd  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra prop Paul Vaughan looks set to celebrate his birthday with a first grade debut as the Raiders look to fill the void left by injured star forwards David Shillington and Josh Papalii.

Saturday Serve

Can Campo save Raiders?

WebDink Saturday Serve Jon Tuxworth and Lee Gaskin

Jon Tuxworth Jon Tuxworth and Lee Gaskin debate the pros and cons of a rushed return for the Raiders' main playmaker.

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.

Rugby League

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.

League

Nicholls' great early form throws down challenge to White

SPORT - Canberra Raiders training at Bruce HQ, Brett White hard at it , Bruce  Canberra.                                                          28th  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Brett White and Tom Learoyd-Lahrs are vying for the final bench spot for the Raiders' season opener at Penrith.

League

Dugan, Croker boost side for Panthers test

Jarrod Croker

Jon Tuxworth Fullback Josh Dugan and centre Jarrod Croker set to play in Raiders season-opener.

League

Raider supports Bellamy heat call

SPORT - Canberra Raiders v Canterbury Bulldogs at Goulburn Workers Arena,   Brett White gets tackled. Goulburn .  Canberra.                                                                                                                                                                                  23rd  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth It's dubbed the Sunshine State, but Queensland has presented nothing but doom and gloom for the Canberra Raiders in recent years.

League

Duo's black day distracts from White return

Jon Tuxworth On most other days, Canberra Raiders star Brett White's selection for his first NRL game in a year would be big news.

Rugby League

McIlwrick's pain may be Raiders' gain

Sport. At Raiders HQ, Bruce, player, Matt McIlwrick, in the gym.  November 30th. 2012  Photo Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders youngster Matt McIlwrick says he is prepared to play through the pain barrier to help ease a possible hooker crisis ahead of the season opener at Penrith.

Raiders and Canterbury to meet in preview match

Raiders player David Shillington.

Jon Tuxworth The last time they met, Canberra ended a dominant Canterbury winning streak with a performance just as authoritative.

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Canberra looks forward to downing Dogs

SPORT - Canberra Raiders captain's run at Bruce Stadium, Michael Picker during training , Bruce .  Canberra.                         22nd  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth The last time they met, Canberra ended a dominant Canterbury winning streak with a performance just as authoritative.

League

Furner labels raid by All Stars unfair

11th September 2012, Story by  , Canberra Times Photo, Colleen Petch,  Canberra Raiders media session at HQ this afternoon, Raiders coach David Furner fronts the media

Jon Tuxworth Canberra coach David Furner will rally the NRL to limit the number of All Stars representatives from each club to three, branding the Raiders' massive representation as unfair.

League

Give Campese time to recover: Daley

16  November  2010.........Canberra Times Photo by RICHARD BRIGGS..sport story by  James Buckley........Raiders Sam Williams and Terry Campese at team training at  Raiders HQ in Bruce.... SPECIAL 15

Jon Tuxworth Raiders legend Laurie Daley has urged Canberra to resist rushing Terry Campese back into its round one side.

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Williams bolsters Raiders' depth

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 15:  Sam Williams of the Raiders makes a break on his way to score a try during the NRL Semi Final match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Canberra Raiders at ANZ Stadium on September 15, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth It's been a rollercoaster season for the Canberra Raiders, but none more so than rising young halfback Sam Williams.

League

Earl re-signs with Raiders, but rep decision looms

Sandor Earl.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra star Sandor Earl is bracing himself to make ''a hard decision'' between his Origin dream or playing on the international stage should England approach him before next year's World Cup.

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After a Dog's life, Foster's ready to roll with the Raiders

Jake Foster,  Kelly Brooks.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra recruit Jake Foster admitted the need for a ''big change'' was the major reason he chose the Raiders as the club to reinvigorate his career.