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David Polkinghorne covers the Canberra Raiders, local rugby league, Canberra Cavalry, racing and cycling, along with every other sport, for The Canberra Times.

Why Scott has got Raiders veteran looking over his shoulder

Why Scott has got Raiders veteran looking over his shoulder

Jarrod Croker may be co-captain of the Green Machine, but he admits there's added pressure in 2020.

  • by David Polkinghorne

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Huddersfield Giants sniff out young English blood for the Raiders

Huddersfield Giants sniff out young English blood for the Raiders

England has been such a happy hunting ground for Canberra that the club wants to develop its ‘generation next’ there.

  • by David Polkinghorne
Panasonic Wild Knights announce signing of Jordan Rapana

Panasonic Wild Knights announce signing of Jordan Rapana

The 30-year-old is returning to rugby union, having spent six seasons in the NRL with the Canberra Raiders.

  • by David Polkinghorne
Law of the bungle: NRL’s own rule says referee can’t change call

Law of the bungle: NRL’s own rule says referee can’t change call

It's the rule that shows that even when the NRL says they got the decision right, they actually got it wrong.

  • by David Polkinghorne
'I don't care who we're playing': Stuart plays down Roosters past as Raiders fans flood ticket market

'I don't care who we're playing': Stuart plays down Roosters past as Raiders fans flood ticket market

ANZ Stadium is set to be painted lime green on Sunday as Ricky Stuart's Raiders take on his former team in their first grand final in 25 years.

  • by Sam Phillips and David Polkinghorne
Raiders hire gun lawyer Ghabar to defend Young over alleged eye gouge

Raiders hire gun lawyer Ghabar to defend Young over alleged eye gouge

While Canberra prepare to take on the Storm in the finals, forward Hudson Young has been referred straight to the judiciary and faces one of the longest bans in NRL history.

  • by David Polkinghorne and Adam Pengilly
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Raiders run rings around the Warriors as Hodgson brings up ton
Warriors 12 Raiders 46
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Raiders run rings around the Warriors as Hodgson brings up ton

The Green Machine head into their massive clash against the Roosters at Canberra Stadium on Sunday week with four straight wins.

  • by David Polkinghorne
'It’s not acceptable:' Maguire blasts lame Tigers
Canberra 20 Wests Tigers 12
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'It’s not acceptable:' Maguire blasts lame Tigers

The Wests Tigers coach says his side must harden up or risk watching another season fall by the wayside.

  • by David Polkinghorne and Caden Helmers
Origin player ratings: Another blue-chip night for Tedesco

Origin player ratings: Another blue-chip night for Tedesco

James Tedesco was a worthy recipient of man-of-the-series honours after his two tries lifted the Blues to back-to-back series triumphs.

  • by Matt Bungard and David Polkinghorne
Raiders taking confidence from closing out game: Soliola

Raiders taking confidence from closing out game: Soliola

Winning back-to-back games they would've lost in the past has the belief building in the Canberra Raiders' camp they are faders no more.

  • by David Polkinghorne
Rapana brings up the century in style as Raiders hold off Cowboys

Rapana brings up the century in style as Raiders hold off Cowboys

Jordan Rapana's 100th NRL game was always going to be special. Well action packed at the very least. It turned out to be both.

  • by David Polkinghorne

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