Brumbies unveil their new regime
CHRIS DUTTON The Brumbies' new coaches will back skipper Ben Mowen to lead the club next season.
Latest news
Larkham's challenge at Brumbies
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CHRIS DUTTON Stephen Larkham says he is ready to take on more responsibility and leave his mark as a coach.
Fisher wants local talent for Brumbies
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Laurie Fisher and Stephen Larkham during Brumbies training at the AIS
The Canberra Times
14 October 2013
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CHRIS DUTTON ACT director of rugby Laurie Fisher wants more ''locally bred Brumbies'' to boost squad depth.
Horwill remains a leader: Mowen
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GEORGINA ROBINSON In his own words, Ben Mowen would have been happy ''carrying the drinks'' on the spring tour.
Ex-captains laud Cooper's attitude change
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RUPERT GUINNESS Quade Cooper, who last year described the Wallabies environment as “toxic”, has turned the corner in his attitude.
Saturday Serve
Brumbies keep it in the family
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Have the ACT Brumbies entered into a brave new world or is their coaching structure a cop-out?
League
McIntyre proud of Raiders legacy
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Canberra Raiders chairman John McIntyre will step down as chairman from his duties.
The Canberra Times
31 October 2013
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John McIntyre has seen it all in three decades with his beloved club, writes Jon Tuxworth.
Wighton re-signs with Raiders
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JON TUXWORTH Anthony Milford next on Raiders' to-do list after Jack Wighton re-signs.
Fijians have at least a prayer against Aussies
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MICHAEL CARAYANNIS The Australians might be distracted by a sound that would be unfamiliar to most – except for Jarryd Hayne – coming out of the opposition dressing room.
Brett Morris steps up bid to lure brother
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MICHAEL CARAYANNIS Brett Morris is desperate for twin brother Joh to rejoin the Dragons.
Cricket
MacGill condemns treatment of Lyon
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CHLOE SALTAU Australian spin mentor Stuart MacGill has implored selectors not to abandon Nathan Lyon.
Cricket
Wests/UC skipper Oakley wary of old foes
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LEE GASKIN Ben Oakley is expecting Tuggeranong to try to exact revenge in Saturday's Douglas Cup decider rematch.
Cricket
Fairfax Radio to field ex-Australian skippers
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Chris Barrett, Chloe Saltau Three former Australian captains are set to feature on Fairfax Radio's cricket commentary team.
AFL
Coach goes 'to avert exodus'
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When AFL coaches are sacked, the mathematics of why is typically straightforward: compare the wins column to the losses and the outcome is clear.
Athletics
Breen out to defy Athletics Australia
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Canberra sprinter, Melissa Breen will find out on Wednesday if she has made the Olympic team.](http://web.archive.org./web/20131102082322im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2013/11/01/4888159/DB-breen-thumb-20131101162048350086-90x60.jpg)
LEE GASKIN Melissa Breen has vowed not to cut any corners as she tries to qualify for the 2016 Rio Games
Basketball
Dante Exum handling the hoopla
![SPORT: Australian Boomers basketballer Dante Exum,18 is in his final year at school but could sign a million dollar deal in the NBA next year.. 31st October 2013. Photo by Melissa Adams of The Canberra Times](http://web.archive.org./web/20131102082322im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2013/11/01/4888148/DB-exum-thumb-20131101162948329483-90x60.jpg)
LEE GASKIN Dante Exum is taking the expectation of a potential multimillion dollar NBA contract in his stride.
Basketball
Graf records to stand test of time
![Sport. WNBL Canberra Capitals Vs Sydney Flames. Canberra Capitals coach Carrie Graf during the game against the Sydney Flames at the AIS Arena. 5 October 2013. Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.](http://web.archive.org./web/20131102082322im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2013/11/01/4888152/DB-graf-thumb-20131101162714926802-90x60.jpg)
JON TUXWORTH 8:46pm Canberra Capitals coach Carrie Graf is closing in on Tom Maher’s long-standing wins record.
Basketball
Pressure on young Capitals
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Carly Wilson in action at the AIS Arena against the West Coast Waves
The Canberra Times
15 February 2013
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JON TUXWORTH The Canberra Capitals face the daunting task of upsetting Dandenong without their best defensive player.
Baseball
Cavalry coach Beard playing for time
![NEWS: Cavalry player Hayden Beard is recovering after having his second shoulder operation will be Cavalry's pitching coach this season . 30th October 2013. Photo by Melissa Adams of The Canberra Times](http://web.archive.org./web/20131102082322im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2013/11/01/4888171/DB-beard-thumb-20131101165004868937-90x60.jpg)
DAVID POLKINGHORNE Hayden Beard was a reluctant coach with the Canberra Cavalry.
Juric at the double for Wanderers
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DOMINIC BOSSI 12:54am The performance of Western Sydney Wanderers striker Tomi Juric against Adelaide United did not just haunt his former club, it shattered them.
Roar confident of Besart Berisha
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Phil Lutton and Dominic Bossi Brisbane Roar general manager Sean Dobson is under no illusion the suitors will come thick and fast for star striker Besart Berisha.
Rugby union
Horwill stripped of Wallabies captaincy
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GEORGINA ROBINSON London: James Horwill has been dropped as Wallabies captain with instructions to regain his abrasive form in clash against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Brumbies settle on two chiefs
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CHRIS DUTTON The ACT Brumbies will put faith in Stephen Larkham and Laurie Fisher's long-standing relationship to deliver a championship when the club announces its new European-style coaching structure on Friday.
Rugby Union
McCabe driven back to fitness after injuries
![Sport. ACT Brumbies player Pat McCabe has a practice run before he under goes biometric testing in the AIS Indoor Athletics Track. 31 October 2013. Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.](http://web.archive.org./web/20131102082322im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2013/10/31/4879952/LR-mccabeth-20131031162348691745-90x60.jpg)
CHRIS DUTTON Unlucky Wallabies star Pat McCabe says the frustration of two injury-cursed years is driving his ambition to get back to the top and reignite his rugby career.
The Breakdown
Cooper as Wallabies vice-captain? What the?
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Not to be forgotten in the aftermath of Ewen McKenzie's decision to strip James Horwill of the Wallabies captaincy is the decision to make Quade Cooper vice-captain.
Rugby
Moore sets new standard for Wallabies
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Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore's comments on senior players this week will make long-suffering Wallabies fans keep the faith.
Baseball
Grening fights the emotions
![SPORT: Cavalry v Melbourne Aces at Narrabundah ball park, Canberra. Cavalry pitcher Brian Grening in action.. 31st October 2013. Photo by Melissa Adams of The Canberra Times](http://web.archive.org./web/20131102082322im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2013/10/31/4881178/DB-grening-thumb-20131031230242109017-90x60.jpg)
DAVID POLKINGHORNE It was always going to be an emotional night for Canberra Cavalry starting pitcher Brian Grening.
Wayward stars leave bitter taste
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Canberra Raiders chairman John McIntyre will step down as chairman from his duties.
The Canberra Times
31 October 2013
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JON TUXWORTH Outgoing Raiders chairman John McIntyre believes the club may re-consider its future handling of wayward players.
Stuart wants Raiders to bond quickly
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Coach Ricky Stuart unveils the clubs new billboard outside Raiders HQ
The Canberra Times
31 October 2013
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JON TUXWORTH Ricky Stuart will use the opening weeks of his tenure to forge a ''nice, strong bond'' with his players.
Discord
Fired-up Fiji have Australia on their minds
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At the 1995 World Cup, your confused correspondent wrote a preview of Australia's clash with Fiji that ran in the The Sydney Morning Herald after the game had been played.
Free movement for players a priority
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ADRIAN PROSZENKO The NRL is considering allowing players to effectively be free agents at all times as part of a widespread review of the salary cap.
Cricket
Red carpet treatment for England
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CHLOE SALTAU Cricket Australia has been accused of giving England a big free kick before the Ashes by plundering state squads to the detriment of the Sheffield Shield.
Cricket
Slow start to visitors' mission
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ANDREW WU England meant business from the word go three years ago, but the class of 2013 are taking a leisurely start.
Giants relish 'home turf' battle
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DAVID POLKINGHORNE Greater Western Sydney continued its war of words with cross-town rivals Sydney Swans on Thursday.
Baseball
Boston Red Sox clinch World Series
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Boston have defeated St Louis 6-1 in game six of the MLB World Series, winning a World Series at their Fenway Park home for the first time since 1918.
Basketball
Ardossi returns to capital riding high
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JON TUXWORTH Dandenong coach Mark Wright has backed Brigitte Ardossi to press for a starting role in his star-studded side.
Basketball
Mills makes most of chance to shine
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JON TUXWORTH Canberra product Patrick Mills took a big step towards a bigger role with San Antonio this season on Thursday.
Del Piero heads out west
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SEBASTIAN HASSETT The Sydney FC forward will make the journey to Perth this weekend - where he has been pre-booked for a speaking engagement.
Football
Popovic spoilt for choice
![Tony Popovic](http://web.archive.org./web/20131102082322im_/http://images.canberratimes.com.au/2013/10/18/4840847/Tony-20Popovic-20131018120956593075-90x60.jpg)
SEBASTIAN HASSETT As Tony Popovic finalises his Western Sydney Wanderers line-up for the visit of Adelaide United on Friday night, he's up against a familiar problem: two into three won't go.
Cavalry hold the Aces in season opener
Canberra's ABL defence gets off to a flying start with a 10-3 win.
Twenty20 Konica Minolta Cup
All the action as Eastlake take on Weston Creek.
Punching above weight at sports Draft
What it takes the make the cut for an Olympic boxing squad.
Canberra Capitals v Bendigo Spirit
Spirit crushes Canberra in WNBL round three action at AIS Arena.
Cross Country motor racing trials
Flying high during the SPIN: Weekend on Wheels.
Caulfield Cup
The 2013 Caulfield Cup won by Fawkner ridden by Nicholas Hall.
Australian Diamonds vs Silver Ferns
The Diamonds win the series 4-1 in a thriller at the AIS Arena.
Mountain Bike Championships
Happy trails at Mount Stromlo as riders go the distance.
Silent Knights v Deaf Blacks
The Cochlear Cup rugby union match at Viking Park.
Roosters win thrilling 2013 NRL Grand Final
Sydney Roosters beat the Manly Sea Eagles 26-18 on Sunday.
24 hours of tough mountain biking
24-hour Australian Mountain Bike Championships at Stromlo.
Capitals shot down by Flames in opener
WNBL round one: Canberra Capitals Vs Sydney Flames.
ACT Ice Skating Championships
Action from the ACT Ice Skating Championships.
ACT, Southern NSW Team of the Century
Which five Canberra products made the cut?
Belconnen need extra time to take trophy
Action from the women's Canberra NPL grand final.
Nathan Earle takes out Capital Tour
Action from the final stage.
Olympic win decider in extra time
Action from Canberra NPL men's grand final.
St Pat's win 11-goal thriller over ANU
St Pat's defeated ANU 7-4 in the women's hockey grand final.
ACT hockey grand final: Wests vs Central
Central wins fifth title in six years with big second-half revival.
Belconnen United vs Canberra Olympic
Canberra Olympic wins the National Premier League Preliminary Final.
Meninga Medal presentation night
The glitz and glamour from the Raiders' awards night.