Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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.

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Blake can shake up Origin

Sport  Canberra Raiders player Blake Ferguson stretches before the start of the captain's run at Canberra Stadium.  11 May 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Jon Tuxworth The stage is set for Blake Ferguson’s State of Origin audition at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.

League

Wake-up call puts three-try Ferguson in frame for Origin opportunity

Blake Ferguson

Jon Tuxworth Canberra centre Blake Ferguson has starred again for the Raiders, bagging a hat-trick of tries to help his NRL side thump Newcastle 44-14 in their NRL clash at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.

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Firing Ferguson feared career was over

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12:  Blake Ferguson of the Raiders scores a try during the round nine NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium on May 12, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra star Blake Ferguson feared his NRL career was over after his rooftop drinking binge with Josh Dugan.

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Embracing our best

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Jon Tuxworth The 25,000-strong crowd at Canberra Stadium on Friday night justified the NRL's choice of venue.

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Rookie Raider wants Origin impact

25th February 2012, Sport  Journalist: Courtney Rees. Photographed by KATHERINE GRIFFITHS. SG ball game, ACT junior reps vs South Sydney. Photograph of Brenko Lee.

Jon Tuxworth Mal Meninga compared Edrick Lee to a young Greg Inglis after his display for Queensland in last year's under-20 State of Origin.

Raiders firm but fair on Dugan: Earl

SPORT - Raiders stars Sandor Earl and Josh Dugan and there tattoos , Bruce. Canberra                                                          6th  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                   Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders winger Sandor Earl insists there is no bad blood between the playing group and Josh Dugan.

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Wighton's future not at centre, but No.6

Raiders player Jack Wighton.

Jon Tuxworth Laurie Daley believes Canberra Raiders whiz-kid Jack Wighton can emulate his career path and move into the halves.

League

Foster's all-star inspiration

Jake Foster.

Jon Tuxworth Raider recruit Jake Foster's Indigenous All Stars selection was tinged with sadness.

League

Raiders recruit emerges as bolter for Indigenous selection

121016 SPORT Canberra Times Photograph by Graham Tidy Story by Jon Tuxworth. New Canberra Raiders signing, former Bulldogs second rower, Jake Foster, is house hunting with his fiancee, Kelly Brooks.

Jon Tuxworth Most league fans wouldn't look twice if they passed him in the street, but that hasn't stopped Canberra recruit Jake Foster emerging as a shock contender for the Indigenous All Stars next month.

League

Raiders bundled out by Bunnies

David Shillington

Jon Tuxworth In a heartbreaking night for the Canberra Raiders, the Rabbitohs ran over the top of the visitors in a 38-16 win.

League

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

Stopping Inglis our top task: Shillington

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 08:  Greg Inglis of the Rabbitohs offloads the ball during the Second NRL Qualifying Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at AAMI Park on September 8, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders launched 'Operation Stop GI' at training yesterday in a desperate attempt to break Greg Inglis's stranglehold over them before tonight's semi-final against Souths.

Canberra plan to starve bogy men Inglis and Luke of space

Inglis

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders launched ''Operation Stop GI'' at training yesterday in a desperate attempt to break Greg Inglis's stranglehold over them before tonight's semi-final against Souths.

League

Raiders' season heading South

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25:  Sam Burgess of the Rabbitohs is tackled during the round 12 NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Canberra Raiders at ANZ Stadium on May 25, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth A dark week for Canberra became even more miserable last night after South Sydney made the Raiders look inept in defence.

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Give refs a break, says Shillo

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders prop David Shillington has slammed the current treatment of referees as ‘‘ridiculous’’, imploring players, coaches and the media to show officials more respect.

Gives refs a break: Shillo

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders prop David Shillington has slammed the current treatment of referees as ''ridiculous'', imploring players, coaches and the media to show officials more respect.

Lack of respect for referees has gone too far, says Shillington

12 May 2012 SPORT Canberra Times photograph by GRAHAM TIDY Story Jon Tuxworth. Canberra Raiders Captain's Run at Canberra Stadium. Captain, David Shillington, centre, warms up with team mates.

Jon Tuxworth CANBERRA prop David Shillington has slammed the treatment of referees as ''ridiculous'', imploring players, coaches and the media to show more respect towards officials.

League

Raiders fade in second half to lose late on

Jon Tuxworth Canberra let slip a golden opportunity to claim outright top spot on the Toyota Cup ladder, squandering a 20-point second-half lead to lose 32-30 to St George Illawarra last night.

League

Lee earns big rap from Meninga

PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 21:  Edrick Lee of Queensland celebrates after scoring a try during the Toyota U20 State of Origin match between New South Wales and Queensland at Centrebet Stadium on April 21, 2012 in Penrith, Australia.  (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Mal Meninga has likened Raiders centre Edrick Lee to a young Greg Inglis after his superb two-try performance in the under-20 State of Origin clash on Saturday night.