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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.

Raiders winger Nick Cotric eyes Origin 'opportunity of a lifetime'

Raiders winger Nick Cotric eyes Origin 'opportunity of a lifetime'

An impressive start to the season has cemented the Canberra Raiders winger in the mix for the State of Origin series opener.

  • by Caden Helmers & David Polkinghorne

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Joe Tapine says Canberra Raiders believe they are genuine contenders

Joe Tapine says Canberra Raiders believe they are genuine contenders

Joe Tapine admits the Raiders "just didn't turn up" in crucial moments during a winless month to start the year, but those days are long gone.

  • by Caden Helmers & David Polkinghorne
NRL: Stuart declares Papalii Origin ready after Raiders thump Titans

NRL: Stuart declares Papalii Origin ready after Raiders thump Titans

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart declared Josh Papalii not only beat his Gold Coast counterpart Jai Arrow hands down, but that he's also State of Origin ready.

  • by David Polkinghorne
Queanbeyan still the Canberra Raiders Cup benchmark

Queanbeyan still the Canberra Raiders Cup benchmark

His Bushrangers might have the top-of-the-table clash with the Warriors, but coach Justin Giteau still sees the two Queanbeyan sides as the benchmarks.

  • by David Polkinghorne
Cotric could handle any level in the world: Alexander

Cotric could handle any level in the world: Alexander

NSW Blues advisor Greg Alexander says Nick Cotric is one of those special players who can handle any situation no matter what level in the world he is playing.

  • by David Polkinghorne
Croker said Carney doing OK with family illness

Croker said Carney doing OK with family illness

Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker says Todd Carney's football is the furthest thing from his mind, with his mate's welfare his only concern.

  • by David Polkinghorne
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Croker urges Raiders to seize the day

Croker urges Raiders to seize the day

Raiders captain Jarrod Croker urges his team to make the most of this NRL season, which could be their last together with a number of stars off-contract.

  • by David Polkinghorne
Papalii's response bodes well for Raiders and Maroons: Walters

Papalii's response bodes well for Raiders and Maroons: Walters

But rival clubs are circling off-contract Canberra Raiders lock Josh Papalii, with South Sydney and Cronulla linked to big-money offer for the Origin star.

  • by David Polkinghorne
Raiders lodge 'spiritual home' development plan for Northbourne Oval

Raiders lodge 'spiritual home' development plan for Northbourne Oval

The plan would make the venue in Braddon the club's main training ground.

  • by Sally Whyte & David Polkinghorne
Carney would need official approval to play for Goulburn Bulldogs

Carney would need official approval to play for Goulburn Bulldogs

Todd Carney would need official approval to play in the Canberra Raiders Cup after the Goulburn Bulldogs confirmed there is genuine interest in signing him.

  • by David Polkinghorne
Canberra's blue-collar-winger turns back on flashy hat-tricks

Canberra's blue-collar-winger turns back on flashy hat-tricks

Raiders' Jordan Rapana is hoping to use a painful round-one loss to the Gold Coast Titans to help turn around a recent poor home record against his former club.

  • by David Polkinghorne