Jon Tuxworth

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Don Furner says Papalii deal was legit

Jon Tuxworth Raiders defend controversial round-13 rule which allowed the club to retain Josh Papalii.

Bad boy Ferguson sticks solid with Raiders

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Jon Tuxworth Raiders centre Blake Ferguson has dispelled speculation about a falling-out with coach David Furner by signing a new contract, requesting a clause that allows him to quit Canberra if Furner isn't at...

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Ferguson sticks with Raiders until 2015

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 Raiders centre Blake Ferguson has dispelled rumours of a falling out with coach David Furner by signing a new contract, requesting a clause that allows him to quit Canberra if Furner isn't at the...

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Furner helps Ferguson find his centre

Jon Tuxworth Raiders centre Blake Ferguson doesn't want to be in Canberra unless David Furner is.

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Storm looks to Raiders on China bid

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Jon Tuxworth Melbourne Storm confirm interest in playing a game against Canberra in China next year.

Furious Furner slams referees over non-calls

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Jon Tuxworth Canberra chief executive Don Furner has launched a stinging attack on the refereeing in Sunday's loss to Newcastle, after whistle-blowers Brett Suttor and Gerard Sutton were dumped from officiating...

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Raiders fume despite refs' axing

SPORT - Blake ferguson  at Canberra Raiders training at Bruce HQ. Canberra                                                                          29th March  2013.                                                                                                                                                                    Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra chief executive Don Furner has launched a stinging attack on the refereeing in Sunday's loss to Newcastle, after whistleblowers Brett Suttor and Gerard Sutton were dumped from officiating...

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The bigger they are, the harder they fall

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Jon Tuxworth ''I will monitor it this week and do everything I've been doing, all the little professional things.''

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Raiders sack Josh Dugan

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Jon Tuxworth and Chris Wilson The Canberra Raiders have sacked representative fullback Josh Dugan.

Raiders issue indecisive Papalii with contract deadline

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Jon Tuxworth THE Canberra Raiders want Josh Papalii to decide on his future before this week's season opener, with the second-rower still torn over whether to stay in the capital or honour a contract with...

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Raiders push Papalii to end contract saga

SPORT - Raiders forward Josh Papalii at the sculpture garden at NGA. Canberra                                                                      6th  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                   Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders want Josh Papalii to make a decision on his future before next week's season opener.

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Canberra must brace for a raid on Williams

12TH SEPTEMBER- 2012 -SPORT -STORY CHRIS DUTTON - THE CANBERRA TIMES- PHOTO BY MELISSA ADAMS.
Raiders training at Raiders HQ, Bruce ahead of there clash with the Rabbitohs this weekend. Raiders player Sam Williams..

Jon Tuxworth Sam Williams' manager has warned the Canberra Raiders not to risk leaving the young half unsigned for too long.

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First Papalii, now Williams is the target in Canberra raids

27 June 2012. Jon Tuxworth Story. Canberra Times photo by Rohan Thomson. Raiders' Sam Williams during training this morning.


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Jon Tuxworth They're waging war with Parramatta to keep Josh Papalii, and the Canberra Raiders could soon have another battle on their hands with Canterbury poised to pounce on halfback Sam Williams.

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Raiders anger as Dugan breaches alcohol policy

SPORT - Raiders star  Josh Dugan  , Bruce. Canberra                                                                                                                 6th  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                   Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders star Josh Dugan faces possible sanctions after admitting he had breached the club's strict alcohol policy for injured players.

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Josh Dugan sacked by Raiders

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Jon Tuxworth and Chris Wilson The Canberra Raiders have confirmed Josh Dugan’s contract has been terminated.

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Raiders sack absent Dugan

Photo from Josh Dugan's Instagram account, which he captioned:

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders admit they had no choice but to ''set loose'' another local junior for poor behaviour after ripping up the contract of star fullback Josh Dugan on Thursday.

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Eels get in early to sign Raider Papalii

SPORT - Canberra Raiders captain's run at Bruce Stadium, Josh Papalii has a laugh , Bruce .  Canberra.                             22nd  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin, Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders have lost the battle to retain Josh Papalii, with reports the hard-hitting forward has signed a lucrative deal with Parramatta.

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Raiders halfback may reap rewards of defection

15th September 2012, Story by Jon Tuxworth , Canberra Times Photo, Colleen Petch, NRL Semi Final 2 - Canberra Raiders v South Sydney at ANZ Stadium, Sam Williams gets a pass away

Jon Tuxworth Canberra halfback Sam Williams could be the player to benefit most from Josh Papalii's defection to Parramatta.

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Raiders not happy after Slater makes cameo in trial

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08:  Billy Slater of the Storm passes the ball during the NRL trial match between the Melbourne Storm and the Canberra Raiders at Simonds Stadium on February 8, 2013 in Geelong, Australia.  (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth A FURIOUS Canberra will issue a ''please explain'' to the NRL, demanding answers why Melbourne's Billy Slater was allowed to withdraw from the All Stars clash and play in a trial when the Raiders'...

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Speak up on doping, Raiders players to be told

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Don Furner CEO Canberra Raiders. Photo: Jacky Ghossein 
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Jon Tuxworth Raiders CEO Don Furner will urge any players with information on the club's pending drug probe to speak up on Thursday.