Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

Brenton Lawrence of the Sea Eagles. His experience with Raiders coach David Furner in 2005 sparked a move to the front-row.

League

Lawrence taking flight with the Sea Eagles

Jon Tuxworth Manly prop Brenton Lawrence could have been lost to the game years ago had it not been for David Furner.

League

Thompson fired up for Green Machine

Sport. Raiders' Joel Thompson at training on Thursday morning. 23 May 2013. Photo: Rohan Thomson. The Canberra Times. rt130523Raiders-6804.jpg

Jon Tuxworth Canberra back-rower Joel Thompson has scoffed at suggestions his head is already with his club-in-waiting, the Dragons.

Rugby League

Buttriss is the key for Raiders

8 April 2012, photo by STUART WALMSLEY. NRL round six. Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium. Canberra's Glenn Buttriss.

Jon Tuxworth Super coach Warren Ryan says the return of Glen Buttriss can help unleash the Raiders' dangerous outside backs.

Rugby League

Injury hands Williams a Raiders lifeline

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Sam Williams of the Raiders passes the ball 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 Out-of-favour Canberra halfback Sam Williams is expected to receive a golden opportunity to play for a new contract.

League

Raiders excitement machine half-chance to fill McCrone's boots at Manly

Anthony Milford

Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper Terry Campese believes Anthony Milford, who was playing S.G. Ball just a year ago, is ready to be his starting halves partner in the unlikely event Josh McCrone is ruled out of...

League

Raiders not banking on fatigued Manly

SPORT: Raiders utility Shaun Fensom received stitches to his right eye during their clash against the Cronulla Sharks on the weekend. 21st May 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Jon Tuxworth Shaun Fensom does not expect the exhausted Manly to be vulnerable at Brookvale on Saturday.

League

Berrigan recalled as injuries take toll

Sport: Thursday morning Raiders training at Raiders HQ Oval, Bruce. Player Shaun Berrigan.11th of April 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Jon Tuxworth Canberra's hooker crisis has forced it to hand out-of-favour veteran Shaun Berrigan a lifeline.

Rugby League

No room for returning star Thompson in high-flying Green Machine

Sport Joel Thompson during raiders training at ActewAGL Park. The Canberra Times 17 May 2013 Photo Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth David Furner quashes talk Joel Thompson's move to the Dragons has affected his non-selection.

Rugby League

Campese backs Ferguson to bite his former club

Sport Blake Ferguson during raiders training at ActewAGL Park. The Canberra Times 17 May 2013 Photo Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth Terry Campese backs star centre to make Sharks pay after rating Canberra's back line the NRL's best.

League

What we learned: Sharks v Raiders

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Terry Campese of the Raiders makes his point to the referee during the round 10 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canberra Raiders at Sharks Stadium on May 19, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth The Raiders ran out of get-out-of-jail-free cards against an impressive Sharks outfit.

League

Raiders fume at crucial call

Ben Ross #10 of the Sharks celebrates with team mates Andrew Fifita (R) and Jeff Robson (L) after scoring a try during the round 10 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canberra Raiders at Sharks Stadium on May 19, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper Terry Campese has vented his frustration at a crucial forward pass call in Sunday’s 30-20 loss to Cronulla.

Comments 10

League

Ferguson still a must for Origin: Campese

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Jonathan Wright of the Sharks catches a kick under pressure from Blake Ferguson of the Raiders during the round 10 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canberra Raiders at Sharks Stadium on May 19, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Terry Campese hopes teammate Blake Ferguson gets more love from NSW Origin coach Laurie Daley than Sharks fans.

League

Williams' injury scare bad timing

Sport: Wednesday morning Raiders training at Raiders HQ. Player Sam Williams. 15th of May 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

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

League

Papalii prepares for return bout with Sharks

Jon Tuxworth Josh Papalii admits he was rattled by the ''media cloud'' after last year's spiteful finals battle.

League

Shillington is 'built for Origin'

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13: David Shillington of the Maroons is tackled during game two of the ARL State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on June 13, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Queensland Origin legend Petero Civoniceva has endorsed David Shillington fill his vacant starting spot.

Rugby League

White warns fans to 'be patient with Campo'

Sport. Canberra Raiders players Terry Campese, Shaun Fensom and Josh Dugan during a photo shoot of their 2013 Raiders Gear at Raiders HQ. 28 November 2012. Canberra Times Photo by Jeffrey Chan

Jon Tuxworth Canberra prop Brett White admits he's still battling personal doubts about his own return from a knee reconstruction.

Rugby League

Storm v Raiders - what we learned

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 What we learned from the upset of the NRL season as Canberra downs the Storm in Melbourne.

Rugby League

Injured Buttriss displays his grit

9TH SEPTEMBER- 2012 -SPORT -STORY JON TUIXWORTH- THE CANBERRA TIMES- PHOTO BY MELISSA ADAMS. Canberra Raiders v Sharks at Canberra Stadium. Raiders player, Glen Buttriss celebrates after winning the match.

Jon Tuxworth If you need a poster boy for the courage Canberra displayed in beating Melbourne, Glen Buttriss is it.

League

Raiders set to regain stars

SPORT - Raiders David Shillington holds onto Josh Papalii at training this morning at Raiders HQ, Bruce. Canberra. 16th March 2013. Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth David Shillington and Josh Papalii are tipped to return for Canberra against Newcastle on Sunday.

League

Raiders stay cool after red-hot win over Storm

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Reece Robinson of the Raiders is congratulated by his teammates 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 The last time Canberra upset Melbourne, they were jeered off the field by their own fans the next week.

Rugby League Topics

TeamsExpand (585)

PeopleExpand (542)

CompetitionsExpand (433)

IssuesExpand (350)