2015 Canberra Raiders Cup

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Former Scholars coach John Hawke to lead Yass Magpies revival

John Hawke has signed on as Yass Magpies coach for next season when they return to the Canberra Raiders Cup fold after a two-year absence - and will be joined by former Raiders Matt Gafa (coaching assistant) and Matt Britt (forward).

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/act-sport/f ... z3FAMP8qHL

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Former Canberra Raiders pair take coaching reins at Gungahlin Bulls

The NRL flavour within the Canberra Raiders Cup ranks will be boosted further next year with Lincoln Withers and David Howell set to start a joint player-coach role at Gungahlin Bulls.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... 17xcu.html

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West Belconnen Warriors rugby league club signs Tuicakau

West Belconnen Warriors rugby league club has signed Livinai Tuicakau, the former Assemblies of God High, Lelean Memorial School and Marist Brothers High School student, who was the fullback for the Fiji Under 20 at the 2014 Junior World Championships.

The nippy fullback is one of the players who was guided by the late Eroni Vereivalu the former Assemblies of God High School, Marist Brothers High School, Naitasiri and Fiji Warriors coach.

Read more: http://fijivillage.com/sport/West-Belco ... au-r9sk52/

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Former Canberra Raiders forward Troy Thompson joins coaching staff of Gungahlin Bulls

The Gungahlin Bulls are excited to announce NRL veteran Troy Thompson has joined the club from the Melbourne Storm. Troy joins former teammates Lincoln Withers and Dave Howell on the coaching staff for 2015.

Read more: https://www.facebook.com/17696305574962 ... 69/?type=1

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Brothers in the same kennel

THIS time last year Joe Picker was rubbing shoulders with rugby league legends Greg Inglis and Sam Burgess as he prepared to take on another gruelling year in the NRL.

Fast forward 12 months and the 27-year-old is preparing for country football with his two younger brothers.

It may seem like a world away, but if you ask Joe where he’d rather be, he’ll tell you he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Picker is the latest recruit for the Workers Bulldogs, joining brothers Michael and Ben at the kennel after retiring from the NRL at the end of last season.

Read more: http://www.goulburnpost.com.au/story/28 ... me-kennel/

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We are hearing Haydon Hodge has signed for West Belconnen Warriors.

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Yass Magpies forced to withdraw from Canberra Raiders Cup

Yass Magpies will spend at least one more year in the Canberra Raiders Cup wilderness after a radical plan to send fringe Raiders juniors to play for the club was rejected at a general meeting last week.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/a ... 3uier.html

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Very sad and shortsighted decision from some clubs. They need to support an essentially bush club

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Yass Magpies to spend another year in the George Tooke Shield

Magpies captain-coach Brad Wylie said his charges are satisfied with playing in the George Tooke Shield for a third consecutive season.

A lack of numbers meant Yass was forced to withdraw from the Canberra Raiders Cup last week.

"We just didn't have enough players to field three sides," Wylie told the Tribune on Monday.

"In the Raiders Cup you need a first grade side, a reserve grade side plus an under-18s otherwise you can't compete, and we just didn't have that much interest at training."

Read more: http://www.yasstribune.com.au/story/293 ... rge-tooke/

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Former Canberra Raider Haydon Hodge signs with West Belconnen Warriors

Former Canberra Raiders player Haydon Hodge says he now has closure after aborting his comeback to top flight football, and is ready to move onto the next stage of his life after signing with West Belconnen Warriors. Mark Appleton has also signed with the Warriors.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... 446kb.html

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Canberra rugby league applauds NRL's tough stance on referee abuse

Canberra District Rugby League referees boss Chris Nightingale says the NRL's tough stance on dissent was crucial to send a stern message as bush football struggles to attract and retain young referees. While Nightingale pointed out referee abuse wasn't the only reason for the issue, he admitted some have quit after being verbally attacked on the field.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... mf2sp.html

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Doesnt suprise me kids leave at that age. They also leave sport at that age too.

Girls and cars take preference around that age

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Simon Woolford wants Canberra Cup teams to unite for shot at Country champs

Former Raiders captain Simon Woolford is confident the Queanbeyan Blues have a good shot at defending their Canberra Raiders Cup title this year, but he also wants Canberra to have a genuine crack at the NSW Country Rugby League Championships.

FRIDAY, 9pm

Queanbeyan Blues v Gungahlin Bulls, Seiffert Oval

West Belconnen Warriors v Queanbeyan Kangaroos, Raiders Belconnen

Stars playing Canberra Raiders Cup in 2015:

Goulburn Bulldogs
Joe Picker
Mick Picker
Ben Picker

Gungahlin Bulls
Lincoln Withers
David Howell

Coaching support: Troy Thompson, Jason Croker, Matt Gafa

Queanbeyan Blues
Marc Herbert
Trevor Thurling
James Woolford

West Belconnen Warriors
Haydon Hodge

Widen Valley Rams
Kill Pangai

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/a ... mhile.html

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James Woolford not lost to the game!

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VIDEO: Canberra Raiders Cup launch

Representatives from each of the eight teams competing in the 2015 TTM Canberra Raiders Cup speak to Raiders TV ahead of the first round of competitions, which commences this weekend.

Video: http://www.raiders.com.au/news/2015/04/ ... iders.html

[Bay53]

Didn't know there were games tonight. If I didn't have this cold I might have looked at going.

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Injuries no concern for Bulldogs ahead of round one

INJURIES forced the Bulldogs to cancel a trial against Wagga two weeks ago, but there should be no reason for concern come tomorrow, opening game says veteran Mick Dodson.

The Bulldogs are without Joe Picker, who smashed his eye socket and fractured his cheek bone in the clash against the West Belconnen Warriors in March.

Team regulars Blake Hewitt and Cody Medway also were casualties from the match with bruised ribs, but both are expected to return in the side.

Read more: http://www.goulburnpost.com.au/story/30 ... ne/?cs=180

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Round 1 Canberra Raiders Cup results

West Belconnen Warriors 36 defeated Queanbeyan Kangaroos 10
Queanbeyan Blues 32 defeated Gungahlin Bulls 12
Goulburn Bulldogs 36 defeated Belconnen United Sharks 22
Woden Valley Rams 20 defeated Tuggeranong Bushrangers 16

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Next Cornish emerges from Goulburn production line in Canberra Raiders Cup win

His oldest brother may be battling to win back his NRL spot, but Nicholas Cornish became the next playmaker off the family's production line with an encouraging first grade debut in Goulburn's 36-22 win over Belconnen United on Saturday.

Round 1 Canberra Raiders Cup results

West Belconnen Warriors 36 defeated Queanbeyan Kangaroos 10
Queanbeyan Blues 32 defeated Gungahlin Bulls 12
Goulburn Bulldogs 36 defeated Belconnen United Sharks 22
Woden Valley Rams 20 defeated Tuggeranong Bushrangers 16

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/a ... mj1op.html

[CRR]

dont play 1st Grade for Canberra, they will spit you out quicker than off milk.

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Canberra Raiders Cup: Round 1 Wrap

Defending premiers the Queanbeyan Blues have begun their title defence in strong fashion with a comprehensive 34-12 victory over the Gungahlin Bulls at home.

Lightning quick outside back, and former Raiders Under 20’s player, Jake Wheeler, starred for the Blues with a hat-trick of tries.

The Bulls, who are coached by former Raiders stalwarts Lincoln Withers and Troy Thompson, showed plenty of spirit in the encounter but were ultimately outclassed by the Blues.

Queanbeyan Blues 34 (Jake Wheeler 3, Tom Ruediger, Jamal Nchouki, Scot Kalsbeek tries; Craig Wilkinson 5 goals) def. Gungahlin Bulls 12 (David Howell, Chris Thorley tries; Aiden Greenwood 2 goals)

West Belconnen Warriors 36 (Ryan McQueen 2, Dayne Ewings, Joe Cramp, Ricky Fulivai, Bobby Roberts tries; Roberts 6 goals) def. Queanbeyan Kangaroos 16 (Glenn Baker, Jed Pearce, Jack Miller tries; Miller 2 goals)

Goulburn Workers Bulldogs 36 (Ben Marmont 2, Michael Bani, Chris Hart, Nicholas Cornish, Matt Worboys tries; Ben Picker 6 goals) def. Belconnen Untied Scholars 22 (Mun Mapiou, Keegan Mario, Greg Castle, Jordan Mago tries; Andrew Pelisio 3 goals)

Woden Valley Rams 20 (Michael Geiger, Jack Ayamiseba, Jordan Martin, Tim Crome tries; Crome 2 goals) def. Tuggeranong Bushrangers 16 (Michael Brophy, Brad Robertson, Matt Gruber tries; Jordan Hammond 1, Mitch McApppion 1 goal)

Read more: http://www.raiders.com.au/news/2015/04/ ... iders.html

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Michael Bani doesn't even rate a mention as a 'star' in that comp

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Canberra Raiders Cup: Round 2 Preview

One of the difficulties of being the defending premiers is that every team in the competition lifts their intensity when they clash with you.

And that is the case the Queanbeyan Blues are faced with in 2015, something experienced forward Aaron McInness is well aware of.

“Every side is improving and we’ve got to try and stay ahead of that,” McInness said. “We’ve got a big assignment ahead of ourselves to try and go back-to-back and with that comes a lot of hard work because every team is out to get you and really rises for the occasion.”

Luckily, the Blues have retained a strong nucleus of last year’s premiership winning team.

Queanbeyan Kangaroos (7) v Belconnen United Scholars (6) on Saturday at 3:00pm at Freebody Oval
Gungahlin Bulls (8) v West Belconnen Warriors (2) on Saturday at 3:00pm at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval
Goulburn Workers Bulldogs (3) v Tuggeranong Bushrangers (5) on Saturday at 3:00pm at Workers Arena
Woden Valley Rams (4) v Queanbeyan Blues (1) on Sunday at 3:00pm at Phillip District Oval

Read more and video: http://www.raiders.com.au/news/2015/04/ ... iders.html

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Former Canberra Raider Haydon Hodge suffers another season-ending knee injury

Former Canberra Raiders player Haydon Hodge has continued a nightmare run with injury, suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament that has ended his comeback season with the West Belconnen Warriors.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... mljjc.html

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Former Canberra Raider Haydon Hodge suffers another season-ending knee injury

Former Canberra Raiders player Haydon Hodge has continued a nightmare run with injury, suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament that has ended his comeback season with the West Belconnen Warriors.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... mljjc.html

That is just terrible news. I really feel for Haydon. Wish him the best.

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Poor bugger.. Footys been so cruel to him

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Former Canberra Raider Haydon Hodge suffers another season-ending knee injury

Former Canberra Raiders player Haydon Hodge has continued a nightmare run with injury, suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament that has ended his comeback season with the West Belconnen Warriors.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... mljjc.html

That is just terrible news. I really feel for Haydon. Wish him the best.

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Former Canberra Raider Haydon Hodge suffers another season-ending knee injury

Former Canberra Raiders player Haydon Hodge has continued a nightmare run with injury, suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament that has ended his comeback season with the West Belconnen Warriors.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... mljjc.html

That **** sucks

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Wow , I feel sorry for him

Glad the raiders were going to check on him and help

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Round 2 Canberra Raiders Cup

Goulburn Bulldogs 38 defeated Tuggeranong Bushrangers 0
Gungahlin Bulls 21 defeated West Belconnen Warriors 8
Queanbeyan Kangaroos 38 defeated Belconnen United Scholars 28

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Gungahlin off the mark in Canberra Raiders Cup with win over Warriors

Former Canberra Raider Troy Thompson hopes to bring the wisdom he learnt from former Raider Craig Bellamy while at the helm of Gungahlin, which racked up its first win of the year 21-8 against West Belconnen on Saturday.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/sport/act-spor ... mnti4.html

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No wisdom from his Raider coaches

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Woden Valley Rams go down fighting against powerhouse Queanbeyan Blues

The Woden Valley Rams were always fighting from behind and couldn't charge over the top of the defending premier Queanbeyan Blues in a 24-10 loss at Phillip Oval today.

QUEANBEYAN BLUES 24 (Tom Ruediger 2, James Woolford, Jake Wheeler tries; Craig Wilkinson 4 goals) bt WODEN VALLEY RAMS 10 (Kahi Hirawara, John White tries; Tim Chrome goal)

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/a ... mo7m1.html

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Canberra Raiders Cup: Round 2 Wrap Up

The Woden Rams have conceded their first loss of the season to the Queanbeyan Blues, going down 24-10 in wet and overcast conditions at Phillip Oval Sunday afternoon.

“Our attacking execution let us down at times, we had some opportunities on their line and couldn’t execute. It was a high quality game in tough conditions, we just let ourselves down in key moments with a couple of decisions that we made and the Blues really made us pay for those,” Woden coach Ash Barnes said.

“We really showed up and really competed with a high quality side, probably the best side in the competition and pushed them for 80 minutes. I’m happy with our effort.”

Queanbeyan Blues 24 (Craig Wilkinson, James Woolford, Tom Leddy, Tom Ruediger tries; Wilkinson 4 goals) def. Woden Valley Rams 10 (Kahi Harawira, John White tries; Tim Crome 1 goal)

Goulburn Workers Bulldogs 38 (Chris Hart 2, Codie Medway, Ben Marmont, Matt Worboys, Brad Hewitt, Ben Picker tries; Picker 5 goals) def. Tuggeranong Bushrangers 0

Gungahlin Bulls 21 (Chris James 2, Sean Grainger, Aidan Greenwood tries; Greenwood 2 goals, Chris Thorley field goal) def. West Belconnen Warriors 8 (Ryley Thomas, Dayne Ewings tries)

Queanbeyan Kangaroos 38 (Isi Afemui, Glenn Baker, Dale Turner, Ben Shulver, Troy Whiley, Adam Pearce, Daniel Maskill tries; Jack Miller 5 goals) def. Belconnen United Scholars 28

Read more: http://www.raiders.com.au/news/2015/04/ ... iders.html