Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

Rugby League

Raiders weather the Storm in style

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04:  Blake Ferguson 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 Canberra Raiders produced one of the gutsiest wins in their 31-year history after securing the boilover of the season in Melbourne.

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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.

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Payten's past has no place in plan to punt his old team

Todd Payten

Jon Tuxworth Former Canberra player Todd Payten is plotting to bring down the Raiders in Sunday's under-20s grand final, but the rookie coach has criticised the manner in which Tim Sheens's messy departure has...

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Forget past pain, victory oh so sweet for Hinchcliffe

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Ryan Hinchcliffe of the Storm stands in the water during a Melbourne Storm recovery session at St Kilda Sea Baths on September 9, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Ryan hinchcliffe getty

Jon Tuxworth Melbourne utility Ryan Hinchcliffe has snapped up a wedding ring and a premiership ring this year.

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Canberra semi-final main aim for Shillo

David Shillington.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper David Shillington believes the lure of a home final should convince coach David Furner to field a full strength side against the Warriors on Sunday, even if a finals spot is already...

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Shillo ready for wrestle

David Shillington

Jon Tuxworth Canberra enforcer David Shillington has warned Melbourne it will adopt unsavoury wrestling tactics at its own peril as the Raiders prepare to renew their opening-round hostilities with the Storm...

Storm wary of Raiders' exciting prospect

Melbourne Storm players train at Gosch's Paddock yesterday.

Jon Tuxworth, Canberra Storm skipper Cameron Smith says season-opener could serve as a preview to state of origin.

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Furner fumes after Ferguson 'try' disallowed by refs

Terry Campese of the Raiders reacts to a call by the referee during the round one NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Melbourne Storm at Canberra Stadium on March 3, 2012 in Canberra, Australia.

Jon Tuxworth THE CANBERRA Raiders were left fuming after a try to Blake Ferguson was controversially disallowed in a season-opening 24-19 loss to Melbourne at Canberra Stadium last night.

Forward call leaves Furner feeling flat

Billy Slater

Jon Tuxworth Canberra were left fuming after a try to Blake Ferguson was controversially disallowed in a season-opening 24-19 loss to Melbourne at Canberra Stadium last night.