Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

Josh Papalii and the effort of fellow Raiders back-rowers Shaun Fensom and Joel Thompson is a big reason behind the club's recent form turnaround.

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Kiwi Papalii set to ditch New Zealand

Jon Tuxworth Queensland has firmed as favourite to beat New Zealand in their battle over Josh Papalii, with the Canberra Raiders star tipped to pledge his allegiance to the Maroons by as soon as Monday.

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Shillington is 'built for Origin'

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13: David Shillington of the Maroons is tackled 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 Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Queensland Origin legend Petero Civoniceva has endorsed David Shillington fill his vacant starting spot.

Pair keen for Cup action

Jon Tuxworth Together they've won premierships, Test matches and a stack of Origin series for Queensland.

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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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Papalii reveals knee op

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Josh Papalii of the Raiders is tackled during the round six NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium on April 13, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Raiders star could be a spectator for several weeks after undergoing minor surgery on both knees.

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Daley backs Raiders rookie

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 16: Jack Wighton runs with the ball during a Country Origin training session at Moore Park on April 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth NSW ORIGIN coach Laurie Daley has endorsed Canberra Raiders rookie Jack Wighton as a ''project player'' capable of being a future Blues mainstay.

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Dragons may can Dugan deal after latest indiscretion

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Jon Tuxworth, Michael Chammas Josh Dugan's contract with St George Illawarra could be in jeopardy after the troubled former Raider was allegedly involved in an incident at a Canberra nightspot last week.

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Campese gives Thurston his due

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Terry Campese of the Raiders runs the ball during the round six NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium on April 13, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders skipper Terry Campese is bracing for a test when battles ''the world's best player''.

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Can Campo save Raiders?

WebDink Saturday Serve Jon Tuxworth and Lee Gaskin

Jon Tuxworth Jon Tuxworth and Lee Gaskin debate the pros and cons of a rushed return for the Raiders' main playmaker.

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Campese back to start again

Sport. Canberra Raiders captain, Terry Campese is pleased to be fit again and will join the team for his first game this season on the weekend. April 9th. 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times. photo.JPG

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

Campese gets ready for 'second' debut

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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.

Canberra on alert over McFadden

Jon Tuxworth Terry Campese's return bolsters Canberra's arsenal, but the Raiders are wary former assistant coach Andrew McFadden could prove the New Zealand Warriors' secret weapon on Saturday night.

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Shillington sees Warriors clash as ideal warm-up for Test

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: David Shillington of the Raiders wipes sweat off his face during the round two NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Canberra Raiders at Skilled Park on March 17, 2013 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders prop David Shillington rates Saturday's clash against New Zealand Warriors as a perfect Test audition, and is desperate to retain his place in Australia's side for next week's Test...

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What we learned: Raiders v Warriors

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Jon Tuxworth All the talking points from the Raiders' last-gasp victory over the Warriors.

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Fresh Prince helps kings of comeback do it again

SPORT: Raiders v Warriors at Canberra stadium, Bruce. Raiders player Edrick Lee scores the winning try. 13th April 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Jon Tuxworth Edrick Lee grabs late bomb to score a double and secure a vital win for the Raiders.

Raiders revival too much for Warriors

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Sam Williams of the Raiders is congratulated after scoring a try during the round six NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium on April 13, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders are fast forging a reputation as the NRL's new comeback kings.

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Wounded Shillington torn between tough decisions as Raiders keep rolling

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Jon Tuxworth Canberra prop David Shillington feared he had left his team short-changed after aggravating a rib injury he carried into the Raiders' 20-16 victory over the Warriors on Saturday night.

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Shillington feels pain of pushing the limit

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: David Shillington of the Raiders leaves the field injured during the round six NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium on April 13, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra prop David Shillington feared he had left his team short-changed after aggravating a rib injury on Saturday night.

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Versatile Gidley has no fear of warming the bench

SPORT: Australia v New Zealand test match. Kurt Gidley outside the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. 15th April 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Jon Tuxworth The last player to wear the green and gold No.14 jersey in an Anzac Test spent 80 minutes chained to the bench.

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Dragons make play for Williams

SPORT - Sam Williams lines up a kick for goal during training at Raiders HQ, Bruce, Canberra. 6th March 2013. Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Peter Fitzgerald and Jon Tuxworth Dragons coach Steve Price has phoned Canberra's David Furner to discuss Sam Williams joining the Red V this season.

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