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Jon Tuxworth

Raiders face Titans all engines running

Furner.

Jon Tuxworth THE front row may receive all the plaudits, but Canberra coach David Furner has credited his ironman back row for helping the Raiders pack rediscover its mojo.

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In a nutshell: Raiders v Titans

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15:  Jarrod Croker of the Raiders fends off a tackle by Scott Prince of the Titans during the round 19 NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Gold Coast Titans at  at Canberra Stadium on July 15, 2012 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Strapped for time? Take a look at the key issues from yesterday's clash between the Canberra Raiders and the Gold Coast Titans in just two minutes.

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Under 20s' late spree trumps Titans

5TH JUNE 2012- SPORT- STORY DAVID POLKINGHORNE - THE CANBERRA TIMES- PHOTO BY MELISSA ADAMS.
Canberra Raiders under 18s players, L-R Jono Kent, Anthony Milford and Scott Doyle are in the QLD team.

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders got their season back on track with a 34-14 victory over the Gold Coast Titans at Canberra Stadium yesterday.

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Raiders stay cool after red-hot win over Storm

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04:  Reece Robinson of the Raiders is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a try during the round eight NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Canberra Raiders at AAMI Park on May 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth The last time Canberra upset Melbourne, they were jeered off the field by their own fans the next week.

History puts Storm upset in context for Raiders

Canberra Raiders

Jon Tuxworth The last time Canberra upset Melbourne, they were jeered off the field by their own fans the next week.

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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.


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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

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.

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Shillington blasts 'disgraceful' Raiders

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10:  Blake Ferguson (L) of the Raiders looks on during the round one NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Canberra Raiders at Centrebet Stadium on March 10, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth An error-prone Canberra Raiders have crashed to an insipid 32-10 loss to Penrith at Centrebet Stadium this afternoon.

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Raiders firm but fair on Dugan: Earl

SPORT - Raiders stars Sandor Earl and Josh Dugan and there tattoos , Bruce. Canberra                                                          6th  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                   Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders winger Sandor Earl insists there is no bad blood between the playing group and Josh Dugan.

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Dugan reveals horror preparation

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10:  Josh Dugan of the Raiders is tackled during the round one NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Canberra Raiders at Centrebet Stadium on March 10, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth He’s had his fair share of injury woes, but when Josh Dugan was vomiting and floored by a high fever late last week, he knew something was seriously wrong.

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Fensom vows to play on through injury

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Shaun Fensom during a raiders training session at ActewAGL Park
The Canberra Times
19 February 2013
Photo: Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth Canberra lock Shaun Fensom wants to play through the pain of an injured wrist against Gold Coast on Sunday, with the Raiders desperate for redemption after Sunday's horror showing at Penrith.

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Raider supports Bellamy heat call

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

Jon Tuxworth It's dubbed the Sunshine State, but Queensland has presented nothing but doom and gloom for the Canberra Raiders in recent years.

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Duo's black day distracts from White return

Jon Tuxworth On most other days, Canberra Raiders star Brett White's selection for his first NRL game in a year would be big news.

Josh Dugan sacked by Raiders

SPORT - Josh Dugan

Jon Tuxworth and Chris Wilson The Canberra Raiders have confirmed Josh Dugan’s contract has been terminated.

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Raiders sack absent Dugan

Photo from Josh Dugan's Instagram account, which he captioned:

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders admit they had no choice but to ''set loose'' another local junior for poor behaviour after ripping up the contract of star fullback Josh Dugan on Thursday.

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Time for Raiders to put up or shut up

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08:  Matt Duffie of the Storm is tackled by Sandor Earl of the Raiders during the NRL trial match between the Melbourne Storm and the Canberra Raiders at Simonds Stadium on February 8, 2013 in Geelong, Australia.  (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra winger Sandor Earl says using the side's youth as an excuse is no longer acceptable, and it must be willing to match strikepower with starch to be a premiership contender.

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Basics to fire Canberra

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Sandor Earl at Raiders' training on Friday morning. 
22 March 2013.
Photo: Rohan Thomson. The Canberra Times.

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Chris Wilson, Jon Tuxworth In terms of NRL attacking football, the scoreboard makes it look like popguns at 10 paces.

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Learoyd-Lahrs says Robinson is Raiders' silent star

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24:  Reece Robinson of the Raiders runs the ball during the round three NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Canberra Stadium on March 24, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth He keeps a lower profile than his big-name predecessor, but Canberra Raiders prop Tom Learoyd-Lahrs says Reece Robinson's calm demeanour should not be mistaken for a lack of confidence.

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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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The numbers which will haunt the Raiders

2nd June 2012, Story by Lee Gaskin  ,  Canberra Times Photo, Colleen Petch,  Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers at Canberra Stadium,  Shaun Berrigan watches on from the bench

Jon Tuxworth They're the numbers that prove the Canberra Raiders either blow teams away - or completely blow it.