Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

Rugby League

Vaughan might celebrate birthday with Raiders debut

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.

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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.

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Round 13 rule needs to go: Tongue

News. 
Alan Tongue reflects on the completion of his 6 week program 'Deam' at at the Bimberi Youth Justice centre. 
11 December 2012
Photo: Rohan Thomson. The Canberra Times. 

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Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders legend Alan Tongue has called for the round 13 recruiting clause to be scrapped.

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Meninga may have last word on retaining Papalii

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Josh Papalii during a raiders training session at ActewAGL Park
The Canberra Times
19 February 2013
Photo: Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders prop David Shillington believes Mal Meninga could be the club's secret weapon as it ramps up its quest to re-sign in-demand second-rower Josh Papalii.

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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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Papalii a Kiwi, and here's the evidence

Josh Papalii playing for the Queensland Under 18s in 2010

Jon Tuxworth This is the document which proves Josh Papalii's long-term ambition to play for New Zealand.

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NZ will not let Milford slip through its fingers

1 May 2012. Sport. Journalist Jon Tuxworth.  Canberra Times Photo by Jeffrey Chan.  Raiders Under 18 players Tony Milford and Jared McIlwrick will play in the team against Balmain in the SG Ball Grand Final.

Jon Tuxworth Anthony Milford could be the next player caught in a tug-of-war between Australia and New Zealand, with the Canberra Raiders whiz kid set to earn selection for the Junior Kiwis next month.

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Papalii at the front of queue for Kiwis

21st July 2012, Story by Jon Tuxworth  , Canberra Times Photo, Colleen Petch,  Raiders training at HQ this morning, Josh Papalii trains this morning.

Jon Tuxworth The bitter stoush between Josh Papalii and Paul Gallen looks set for an encore next month, with New Zealand team manager Tony Kemp declaring Papalii ''at the front of the pack'' for his first Test...

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Putting his hand up

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13:  James Tamou of the Blues is tackled by David Shillington of the Maroons 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 Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Legendary prop Glenn Lazarus has paid North Queensland stars James Tamou and Matt Scott the ultimate compliment by anointing them the NRL's best starting front-row partnership.

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Exception to Origin rule

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: Bronson Harrison of the Kiwis heads to the tryline during the 2008 Rugby League World Cup Semi Final match between England and the New Zealand Kiwis at Suncorp Stadium on November 15, 2008 in Brisbane, Australia.  (Photo by Jonathan Wood/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Bronson Harrison grew up in the heart of western Sydney, but has always bled black and white.

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Tamou's Kangaroos call-up no shock for Raiders prop

Jon Tuxworth Kangaroos and Raiders prop David Shillington has backed the inclusion of Cowboys bolter James Tamou on the Australian bench for Friday's Anzac Test match.