Sing it from the rooftops: how Raiders renegades became Blues brothers
Jon Tuxworth The whirlwind transformation of Blake Ferguson and Josh Dugan from booze brothers to Blues brothers is complete after Dugan was named in the NSW side on Sunday for State of Origin II.
Parential guidance tops Dugan's Blues agenda
Jon Tuxworth CANBERRA RAIDERS fullback Josh Dugan wants his NSW Blues jersey back for Origin redemption, but says he will sacrifice any game to be present for the birth of his first child.
Rugby League
Daley keeps McCrone on radar for Blues' utility role
Jon Tuxworth NSW Origin coach Laurie Daley has no qualms thrusting Josh McCrone into the Blues' utility bench role, declaring his chances won't be harmed if he doesn't spend time at hooker with Canberra.
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Dugan hungry for Blues recall
Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders fullback Josh Dugan is ready to launch a full-blooded challenge to reclaim his NSW jersey, declaring himself the fittest he has ever been at this stage of the year.
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No baby Blues for Duges
Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders fullback Josh Dugan wants his NSW Blues jersey back for Origin redemption in July, but says he'd sacrifice any game to be present for the birth of his first child.
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Blues dedicate premiership to fallen comrade
Jon Tuxworth Queanbeyan Blues dedicated their Canberra Raiders Cup reserve grade premiership to the memory of Jay Lasscock after edging out Goulburn in an emotion-charged grand final.
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Campese enjoys six appeal for the Blues
Jon Tuxworth with AAP Premiership-winning coach Warren Ryan has backed Canberra playmaker Terry Campese to press hard for an Origin recall after his brilliant display against Wests Tigers on Monday.
Campese's charge at Tigers line put him in red-hot contention for Blues No.6 jersey
Jon Tuxworth PREMIERSHIP-WINNING coach Warren Ryan has backed Canberra playmaker Terry Campese to press hard for an Origin recall after his brilliant display against Wests Tigers on Monday.
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Learoyd-Lahrs to use Country hitout to regain his Blues jersey
Jon Tuxworth Sometime last season, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs received a phone call of encouragement from Paul Gallen.
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Ferguson a bolter for the Blues
Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders winger Blake Ferguson handed NSW selectors another potential selection headache with an outstanding performance in Country's 24-22 loss to City at Mudgee yesterday.
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Manua helps Papalii get back on track
Jon Tuxworth A former fringe NRL player is helping John Papalii, brother of Raiders enforcer Josh, keep his own NRL dream alive.
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Rapana to ease way back with Raiders
Jon Tuxworth Jordan Rapana may have to wait a while longer to make an NRL return after a quiet showing for Queanbeyan.
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Campese's hardship has a silver lining
Jon Tuxworth Raiders coach insists the return to form of Terry Campese is not the sole reason behind side's resurgence.
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Civoniceva backs Shillington to rise
Jon Tuxworth He's been dumped to Canberra's bench and was quiet for the Maroons, but Petero Civoniceva has faith in David Shillington.
Papalii can add grunt to Maroons
Jon Tuxworth Canberra coach David Furner believes Josh Papalii's maturity and big-game mentality has him well equipped to absorb the hype surrounding a potential rematch with Paul Gallen in State of Origin II.
Rugby League
Papalii, Campese avoid suspension
Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders stars Josh Papalii and Terry Campese have avoided suspension after both players were placed on report in Monday's 30-18 win over Brisbane at Canberra Stadium.
League
Gallen right to pick fight: White
Jon Tuxworth Former NSW prop Brett White remembers his 2009 punch-up with Steve Price as a line-in-the sand against bullying by the Maroons.
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What we learned: Sharks v Raiders
Jon Tuxworth The Raiders ran out of get-out-of-jail-free cards against an impressive Sharks outfit.
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Raiders fume at crucial call
Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper Terry Campese has vented his frustration at a crucial forward pass call in Sunday’s 30-20 loss to Cronulla.
Bad boy Ferguson sticks solid with Raiders
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...
