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.
League
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.
League
Round 13 rule needs to go: Tongue
Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders legend Alan Tongue has called for the round 13 recruiting clause to be scrapped.
League
Meninga may have last word on retaining Papalii
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.
Rugby League
Eels get in early to sign Raider Papalii
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.
League
Raiders halfback may reap rewards of defection
Jon Tuxworth Canberra halfback Sam Williams could be the player to benefit most from Josh Papalii's defection to Parramatta.
Rugby League
Papalii a Kiwi, and here's the evidence
Jon Tuxworth This is the document which proves Josh Papalii's long-term ambition to play for New Zealand.
League
NZ will not let Milford slip through its fingers
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.
League
Papalii at the front of queue for Kiwis
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...
League
Putting his hand up
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.
League
Exception to Origin rule
Jon Tuxworth Bronson Harrison grew up in the heart of western Sydney, but has always bled black and white.
League
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.
