Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

League

From Seiffert Oval, Gordon eyes World Cup

Jon Tuxworth Playing in front of a few diehards at Seiffert Oval is far removed from the lofty heights of a World Cup.

Pair keen for Cup action

Jon Tuxworth Together they've won premierships, Test matches and a stack of Origin series for Queensland.

Rugby League

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.

League

Vaughan has eyes for Italy

Jon Tuxworth Canberra youngster Paul Vaughan is about to tick NRL debut off his bucket list. Next up: a World Cup spot.

Well, David, I could use a Campese …

David Furner and Robbie Deans

Jon Tuxworth HE HAS already lured Israel Folau to the dark side, so the sight of Wallabies coach Robbie Deans at Canberra Raiders training would normally incite panic at NRL HQ.

League

Deans visits Raiders for a goss, not spot of poaching

SPORT - Raiders coach David Furner talks with Wallabies Coach Robbie Deans who dropped in at Raiders training . Bruce. Canberra                                                                                                                                                                                 31st January  2013.                                                                                                                                                                   Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times

Jon Tuxworth He's already lured Israel Folau to the dark side, and the sight of Wallabies coach Robbie Deans at Canberra Raiders training would normally incite panic at NRL HQ.

Rugby League

Raider considers Samoa switch

Josh Papalli

Jon Tuxworth He's already rejected New Zealand for Queensland, now Canberra Raiders youngster Josh Papalii is seriously considering whether to represent Samoa in this year's rugby league World Cup.

Union

Lure of a title keeps Mowen at Brumbies

15 February 2012, sport, story by Chris Dutton, Canberra Times photo by STUART WALMSLEY. ACT Brumbies captain Ben Mowen.

Jon Tuxworth A desire to lead the ACT Brumbies to a title and ''having a proper crack'' at his Wallabies dream has convinced Ben Mowen to re-sign with the Super Rugby club for another two years.

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League

Furner has Red Devil of a plan to pick up tips from Sir Alex

Raider coach David Furner.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders coach David Furner is hopeful of picking the brain of one of sport's all-time great coaches.

Rugby League

Campese rates Canberra's green higher than Italy's azzurro

17 JULY- 2012- SPORT- STORY LEE GASKIN- THE CANBERRA TIMES- PHOTO BY MELISSA ADAMS.
Canberra Raiders captains, L-R Terry Campese and David Shillington at Raiders HQ, Bruce for the announcement of Defence Housing Australia to be the new major sponsor for the club.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper Terry Campese says playing in next year's World Cup is the furthest thing from his mind - his sole focus is on making up for lost time with the Raiders.

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.

Shillington throws weight behind Sheens

David Shillington

Jon Tuxworth CANBERRA skipper David Shillington knows a thing or two about rallying behind a besieged coach after the club's late-season run helped ease pressure on Raiders coach David Furner.

League

Shillington backs under-fire Sheens

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18:  David Shillington of the Raiders runs the ball during the round 24 NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Sydney Roosters at Canberra Stadium on August 18, 2012 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Matt Blyth/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper David Shillington knows a thing or two about rallying behind a besieged coach after the club's late-season run helped ease the pressure on Raiders mentor David Furner.

League

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.

League

Clews gives Raiders clues to form

30 July 2012. Sport. Canberra Times photo by Rohan Thomson. Coach David Furner at Raiders' recovery at CISAC today.


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Jon Tuxworth Sports psychologist Gaylene Clews has urged Canberra to rectify its insipid home performances by pinpointing the reasons behind the Raiders' outstanding recent form on the road.