Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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Bulldogs belting 'nothing' without a Warriors whipping

Jon Tuxworth, Chris Wilson RAIDERS skipper David Shillington said Friday night's comprehensive win over the top-of-the-table Bulldogs would count for nothing if Canberra could not complete its fairytale run to the NRL finals...

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Canberra-Bulldogs round 25 blockbuster won't be broadcast live on WIN

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Stadium will be the only place to watch next Friday's Raiders-Canterbury match live, with WIN Television set to broadcast the blockbuster on delay into the capital.

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Campese backs Ferguson to bite his former club

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Blake Ferguson during raiders training at ActewAGL Park.
The Canberra Times
17 May 2013
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Jon Tuxworth Terry Campese backs star centre to make Sharks pay after rating Canberra's back line the NRL's best.

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Ban Dugan from playing Raiders, says Sterlo

Jack Gibson  Pixs taken at St. Aloysius church in Cronulla where former Rugby league legend Jack Gibson s funeral was held.  Pixs shows...peter sterling inside church  Pixs by...CRAIG GOLDING  Date...14th May 2008. DIGICAM GIBSON

Jon Tuxworth Peter Sterling has urged the NRL to consider banning Dragons recruit Josh Dugan from playing against Canberra in round 20.

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Wighton takes points in showdown with Jennings

COFFS HARBOUR, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 21:  Jack Wighton of Country is tackled during the Origin match between City and Country at BCU International Stadium on April 21, 2013 in Coffs Harbour, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Raider Jack Wighton outpointed Michael Jennings for the second time in three weeks during Country's 18-12 win over City.

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Vaughan might celebrate birthday with Raiders debut

SPORT - Canberra Raiders v Canterbury Bulldogs at Goulburn Workers Arena, Paul Vaughan gets tackled. Goulburn .  Canberra.                                                                                                                                                                                    23rd  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

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.

Campese gets ready for 'second' debut

Terry Campese

Jon Tuxworth, Michael Chammas Nine years after playing his first NRL match, Raiders captain Terry Campese feels like he's about to make his debut again.

Raiders' windfall helps lock in Croker

Jarrod Croker

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders have begun using the ''war chest'' created by Josh Dugan's sacking to their advantage by extending Jarrod Croker's contract for another two seasons.

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Two-year extension caps dream week for confident Croker

Sport. Canberra Raiders captain's run at the Canberra Stadium. Player, Jarrod Croker, has re-signed with the club. April 12th. 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders have begun using the ''war chest'' created by Josh Dugan's sacking to their advantage by extending Jarrod Croker's contract for a further two seasons.

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Young Raider turns heads with second Jennings domination

Jack Wighton

Jon Tuxworth Asking a 20-year-old, with 15 NRL games to his name, to mark an incumbent NSW centre seems tough. But Jack Wighton is no ordinary youngster. Just ask his Raiders teammate Josh McCrone.

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Williams could play for Kiwis in Test match

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01:  Sonny Bill Williams of the Roosters cools down after a Roosters try during the round four NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Parramatta Eels at Allianz Stadium on April 1, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth The Sonny Bill Williams circus will roll into Canberra twice in the space of two weeks, with the back-rower keen to play for New Zealand in this month's Test match against Australia at Canberra...

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Sonny Bill ready to explode in Canberra double showdown

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Jon Tuxworth The Sonny Bill Williams circus will roll into Canberra twice in the space of two weeks, with the back-rower keen to play for New Zealand in this month's Test match against Australia at Canberra...

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McCrone confirms his playmaker standing by setting up match-winning moments

SPORT - Canberra Raiders v Canterbury Bulldogs at Goulburn Workers Arena, Raiders Josh McCrone takes on Josh Morris
. Goulburn .  Canberra.                                                                                                                                                                 23rd  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Five-eighth Josh McCrone steered Canberra to a 22-18 trial win over last year’s NRL grand finalists Canterbury in Goulburn on Saturday night.

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Obstruction rule baffles Bennett

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 Knights Season launch at Surf house. Image shows Wayne Bennett.
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Jon Tuxworth Newcastle coach Wayne Bennett has branded the policing of the obstruction rule a “minefield’’.

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Croker keeps cool over contract plans

Jarrod Croker

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders centre Jarrod Croker insists he isn't ''bashing the door down'' to have his future resolved.

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Broncos should take risk on Dugan

Josh Dugan

Jon Tuxworth Brisbane legend Steve Renouf believes the Broncos should take a ''calculated risk'' on Josh Dugan.

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Dugan in doubt for opener after infection put him in hospital

SPORT  - Raiders training at Bruce HQ, Josh Dugan watched training from the cart,  Bruce  ,Canberra.                                    4th March  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Star fullback Josh Dugan will be given until Wednesday to prove his fitness for Canberra's round one clash at Penrith.

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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 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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Canberra keeps its focus on Panthers

SPORT - Canberra Raiders training at Bruce HQ, Sam Williams walks past a stuck on picture of Penrith players , Bruce  Canberra.                                                                                                                                                                                   28th  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth This picture proves the Panthers are already squarely in the Canberra Raiders' firing line 10 days out from their round one clash.