Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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Lawrence taking flight with the Sea Eagles

Jon Tuxworth Manly prop Brenton Lawrence could have been lost to the game years ago had it not been for David Furner.

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Injury hands Williams a Raiders lifeline

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27:  Sam Williams of the Raiders passes the ball during the round seven NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Canberra Raiders at 1300SMILES Stadium on April 27, 2013 in Townsville, Australia.  (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Out-of-favour Canberra halfback Sam Williams is expected to receive a golden opportunity to play for a new contract.

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Raiders excitement machine half-chance to fill McCrone's boots at Manly

Anthony Milford

Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper Terry Campese believes Anthony Milford, who was playing S.G. Ball just a year ago, is ready to be his starting halves partner in the unlikely event Josh McCrone is ruled out of...

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Raiders not banking on fatigued Manly

SPORT: Raiders utility Shaun Fensom received stitches to his right eye during their clash against the Cronulla Sharks on the weekend.  21st May 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Jon Tuxworth Shaun Fensom does not expect the exhausted Manly to be vulnerable at Brookvale on Saturday.

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Storm looks to Raiders on China bid

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Jon Tuxworth Melbourne Storm confirm interest in playing a game against Canberra in China next year.

Rugby League

Furner, Bennett wonder how to counter the yo-yo effect

9th May 2012. Sport.  Journalist Chris Dutton  Canberra Times Photo by Colleen Petch. Coach David Furner scratches his head at the $10000 fine the NRL has handed down

Jon Tuxworth David Furner and Wayne Bennett are at different ends of the coaching spectrum but their main concern is identical - bridging the yawning chasm between their side's best and worst.

League

Dugan hungry for Blues recall

SPORT - Tuggeranong junior's and now Raiders fullback Josh Dugan with 10year old Tom Grace who is also a Tuggeranong Junior to help promote local club registration day. Bruce. Canberra                                                                        31st January  2013.                                                                                                                                                                   Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times

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.

League

Storm insist Slater's late inclusion will only be a cameo

Billy Slater

Jon Tuxworth MELBOURNE are adamant they're not disrespecting the All Stars concept after admitting Billy Slater could be a late addition to their squad to play Canberra in a trial match at Geelong on Friday night.

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Slater could have surprise run against Raiders

17 July 2011, sport, Canberra Times photo by STUART WALMSLEY. NRL. Canberra Raiders v Melbourne Storm at Canberra Stadium. Canberra s Dane Tilse tackle s The Storm s Billy Slater. SPECIAL 1

Jon Tuxworth Melbourne is adamant it's not being disrespectful to the All Stars concept after admitting Billy Slater could be a late addition to the squad to play Canberra in a trial match at Geelong on Friday...

League

Raiders' split personality befuddles fans

9thSeptember 2012, Canberra Times Photo by Karleen Minney. Raiders V Sharks Quarter final. Raiders celebrate

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders are the NRL's Jekyll and Hyde team. About as predictable as next week's Lotto numbers.

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Raiders still in dark over China match with Manly

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Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders want Manly to clarify whether an NRL match between the two sides in China next season remains a possibility, as it becomes increasingly likely it will be postponed until 2014.

Raiders snubbed: only one game to be aired by Channel Nine

9thSeptember 2012, Canberra Times Photo by Karleen Minney. Raiders V Sharks Quarter final. Raiders celebrate

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders have been snubbed by Channel Nine once again, with just one Raiders game to be televised by the broadcaster during the opening 20 NRL rounds.

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Raiders and Manly keen for opener in China

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Jon Tuxworth Manly's plan to spread the NRL gospel in China is no gimmick as it continues negotiations to kick-start next season there against the Canberra Raiders.

Manly get serious for push into China

David Perry

Jon Tuxworth MANLY'S plan to spread the NRL gospel in China is no gimmick as they continue negotiations to kick-start next season there against Canberra.

Raiders, Manly in Shenzhen match-up

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Jon Tuxworth Fifteen years after Super League wanted to take rugby league to China, the Canberra Raiders hope to do just that by playing Manly in a fully-fledged NRL premiership match there in 2014.

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Raiders mull China trip

David Shillington

Jon Tuxworth Canberra's desire to stage a match in China has been given a huge boost, with Manly expressing genuine interest in playing the Raiders there during the 2014 pre-season.

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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.

Dugan no longer No.1 following booze ban

Josh Dugan

Jon Tuxworth, Michael Chammas INJURED Canberra five-eighth Terry Campese insists Josh Dugan can't be expected to single-handedly save their season after his switch from fullback to the No.

League

Raiders' horror stats tell the story

Jarod Croker

Jon Tuxworth Canberra assistant coach Justin Morgan has demanded his side lift its defensive pressure after holding brutal 'honesty sessions' with some Raiders players this week.

League

Ballin set to brush Canberra

Matt Ballin

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders are resigned to missing out on the prize signature of Matt Ballin after failing to hear back from the Manly hooker's management this week.